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business23 days ago•5 min saved

Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Public-Nuisance Fight in New Mexico

Meta is back in a New Mexico courthouse for a bench trial to determine if its apps amount to a public nuisance, with the state seeking about $3.7 billion in abatement costs and injunctive relief after a prior $375 million verdict for willful unfair practices; the remedies could force major product changes such as age-verification, algorithm tweaks, and independent monitoring, and Meta has warned it could even suspend access in the state if demands are not workable. The case is part of a broader wave of tech liability litigation, including a California federal case and a Los Angeles trial where Meta and YouTube were fined for alleged harms from addictive use.

via CNBC|

#abatement #business #meta

asia-pacific27 days ago•3 min saved

French teen in Singapore could face prison over straw-licking video

An 18-year-old French student in Singapore has been charged with mischief and public nuisance for posting a video of him licking a vending-machine straw and returning it. Mischief can carry up to two years in prison or a fine, while public nuisance carries up to three months or a fine. He has not entered a plea and is due back in court May 29 after being granted permission to travel to Manila for a school trip.

via France 24|

#asia-pacific #france #mischief

world28 days ago•1 min saved

French teen charged in Singapore after licking vending-machine straw video

An 18-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, was charged in Singapore on April 24 with mischief and public nuisance for posting a video of him licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and returning it; the act allegedly occurred March 12 at a mall and the video went viral. He has not entered a plea. He received travel permission to Manila for a May 2–25 school trip and is due back May 29. Mischtief carries up to two years in prison or a fine (or both), while public nuisance carries up to three months or a fine (or both). The vending-machine operator IJooz filed a police report, sanitized the dispenser, and replaced 500 straws; upgrades like individually packaged straws and post-transaction unlocking compartments are planned. He studies at a French business school in Singapore; lawyers did not comment.

via NBC News|

#france #mischief #public-nuisance

world29 days ago•178 min saved

French student faces prison in Singapore over licked vending straw

An 18-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, is charged in Singapore with public nuisance and mischief after allegedly licking a straw from an IJOOZ vending machine, filming it, and returning it. If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison. The March 12 incident at a shopping center went viral, prompting a police investigation; the vending operator reportedly had to replace about 500 straws. Bail was set at SGD 5,000, and his next court date is May 22. The case highlights Singapore’s strict laws and foreign-national cases, reminiscent of 1993’s Michael Fay incident.

via CNN|

#france #mischief #public-nuisance

world1 month ago•178 min saved

French student could face up to 2 years in Singapore prison over vending-straw prank

An 18-year-old French student in Singapore is charged with public nuisance and mischief after licking a straw from an IJOOZ vending machine, filming it and posting the clip online. Public nuisance carries up to 3 months’ jail or a fine; mischief can carry up to 2 years’ imprisonment. The incident led IJOOZ to replace about 500 straws; bail was set at S$5,000, with the next court date on May 22. The case underscores Singapore’s strict laws and follows notable cases like the 1993 Michael Fay incident; the Essec Business School Singapore branch says it is supporting the student as proceedings continue.

via CNN|

#france #mischief #public-nuisance

local-government4 months ago•3 min saved

Santa Monica and Waymo Clash Over Autonomous Vehicle Charging Stations

Santa Monica is seeking a court order to declare two Waymo recharging stations public nuisances due to noise and light disturbances affecting residents, with proposed restrictions on overnight operations, despite Waymo's claims of recent improvements and compliance. The city argues the nuisances disrupt sleep and daily life, while Waymo defends its efforts to mitigate issues and continues operations.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#local-government #noise-complaints #public-nuisance

law-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stockton Sideshow: 80+ Cars Towed, 150+ Detained in Massive Bust"

Over 80 vehicles were towed during a sideshow in Stockton, and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office stated that the vehicles will not be returned anytime soon. The vehicles will be held until court cases are settled with the district attorney's office, and those deemed a public nuisance face the possibility of being destroyed. Sheriff Patrick Withrow urged people to stop calling about their impounded vehicles, emphasizing that they will remain in possession of the sheriff's office until court cases are resolved.

via Yahoo News|

#law-enforcement #public-nuisance #san-joaquin-county-sheriff

social-issues2 years ago•5 min saved

Phoenix Successfully Clears Homeless Encampment, But Crisis Remains

Phoenix has cleared out a sprawling homeless encampment known as "the Zone" after a court order declared it a "public nuisance." Roughly 80% of the camp's residents have accepted offers of temporary housing, but housing advocates argue that the city still faces a shortage of affordable housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment. While the removal of the encampment is seen as a temporary solution, the city needs tens of thousands of additional low-income housing units to address the growing homelessness problem.

via The New York Times|

#affordable-housing #homelessness #phoenix

social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

Protester's Mouse-Infested McDonald's Stunt Sparks Outrage

A pro-Palestinian activist caused a disturbance at a McDonald's in Birmingham, UK, by releasing a box of mice painted in the colors of the Palestinian flag into the restaurant while shouting anti-Israel slogans. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, led to outrage and calls for a boycott of McDonald's. The police are investigating the incident as a "public nuisance offense." McDonald's confirmed the incident and stated that the location was sanitized and reopened. Pro-Palestinian protests have also targeted other companies like Disney and Starbucks, leading to calls for boycotts.

via Fox News|

#boycott #mcdonalds #pro-palestinian-activism

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Convicted Child Molester Arrested for Setting up 'Free Fentanyl' Camp near San Francisco School"

A homeless convicted sex offender living near a Catholic grade school in San Francisco was arrested for creating a public nuisance after posting a sign offering "free fentanyl." Despite being offered housing, the man refused and was cited for a misdemeanor. However, due to a medical complaint, the police decided to delay pursuing the probation violation, and he was released from custody. The incident highlights the San Francisco Police Department's return to enforcing lower-level laws against camping on public sidewalks as part of their approach to dealing with the city's unhoused population.

via KGO-TV|

#convicted-sex-offender #crime #enforcement

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

West Allis Takes Legal Action Against Burger King for Abandoned Restaurant

The City of West Allis in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Burger King Company, LLC over an abandoned Burger King restaurant that has been vacant for at least six years. The city claims that the deteriorating building constitutes a public nuisance, with broken windows, overgrown grass, and garbage piling up on the property. The lawsuit seeks to compel Burger King to make repairs, demolish the building, or sell it to a new buyer. The city had previously issued a notice of public nuisance to Burger King in May, but the repairs made by the company were deemed superficial and improper. Neighbors are eager to see the building fixed and potentially used for a new restaurant.

via TMJ4 News|

#abandoned-building #burger-king #lawsuit

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Man arrested for filming himself entering stranger's home in TikTok prank.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a series of "vile" TikTok pranks, including stealing a woman's dog, ripping up library books, and jumping into strangers' cars. The teenager was filmed by friends in the moments before police hauled him away after police officers travelled to his home, which he shares with his mother, yesterday afternoon, following an online furore over his social media videos. The TikTok account in question has been taken down, and his YouTube page, which had nearly 39,000 subscribers, has also been removed.

via Daily Mail|

#arrest #crime #investigation

legal3 years ago•2 min saved

Walgreens agrees to pay $230 million in opioid settlement with San Francisco.

Walgreens has reached a $230 million settlement with San Francisco over its role in the city's opioid epidemic. The settlement comes after a US District Judge found the drugstore chain liable for contributing to the epidemic. Walgreens disputes liability but settled to focus on patients, customers, and communities. The settlement averts a trial to determine damages, and Walgreens was the only remaining defendant in San Francisco's civil lawsuit.

via CNN|

#legal #opioid-epidemic #public-nuisance

society3 years ago•6 min saved

Phoenix Begins Clearing Homeless Encampment 'The Zone' Block by Block

Phoenix has started dismantling a homeless encampment known as "the Zone" block by block, following a court order to clear the area by mid-July. The city is offering to store people's belongings for free and is working with residents and homeless services groups to move people off the sidewalks and into shelter. However, finding enough beds and housing for everyone is a challenge, and some people worry they will end up sleeping in remote corners of the city. Critics say clearing the Zone will not resolve the root causes of homelessness, such as high rents and lack of mental health services and substance abuse treatment.

via The New York Times|

#affordable-housing #encampment #homelessness

transportation3 years ago•2 min saved

Parisians to Decide Fate of E-Scooters in the City

Parisians are voting in a mini-referendum on whether to banish the 15,000 electric scooters that have become a common sight in the city. The scooters have been criticised for being a traffic menace and an eyesore, and for causing hundreds of accidents. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and some of her deputies want to banish the “free floating” flotilla on safety, public nuisance and cost-benefit grounds before the capital hosts the Olympic Games next year.

via NBC News|

#ban #electric-scooters #paris