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Woman Claims She Fell On Mashed Potatoes, Sues Outback For $1.5M
A Virginia woman is suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 million after claiming that she slipped and fell on mashed potatoes at a restaurant.
Tracy Renshaw of Loudoun County filed the lawsuit over the incident at an Outback location in Sterling, Virginia, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The Independent was first to report on the lawsuit on Monday, June 1.
Renshaw, 56, said she was eating with her family at the restaurant when she got up from the table to use the bathroom.
"On her way to the restroom, she stepped on a slippery foreign substance, which appeared to be mashed potatoes, that were on…
Dentures, Ozempic, 50 Avocados: Weirdest Lost Items Revealed By Uber
A 75-gallon fish tank, a package of live butterflies, and pelvis implants were among the strangest items riders left behind in Ubers over the past 12 months.
Uber released its 10th annual Lost & Found Index on Tuesday, June 2. The report highlights the most unusual, valuable, and frequently forgotten belongings that riders lost nationwide.
Many of the most commonly lost items have remained the same over the years, while others reflect changing cultural trends.
"From AirPods becoming an everyday essential, to vaccine cards and face masks taking over in 2021, Ozempic making its…
Scammers Are Promising Free Government Money: Don't Fall For It
The promise sounds tempting. That is exactly why scammers keep using it.
Authorities are warning that messages promising “free money” from the government are often scams, especially when they arrive by text, email, ads, or websites.
The government does not offer free money or grants for personal needs, USAGov says. Legitimate federal assistance programs do exist, but they have eligibility rules, application steps, and deadlines.
The Federal Trade Commission issued similar guidance warning consumers about fake government grant scams that promise money for bills, education, home repairs, deb…
Walmart Offering 30-Minute Deliveries Amid Growing Competition: Here's Where
Walmart is speeding up its delivery options in dozens of cities as the retail giant faces stiff competition to get items to customers faster.
Customers in 33 US markets can now get eligible orders delivered in 30 minutes or less, Walmart announced in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The expanded service is available in several cities across the Northeast.
Shoppers can order from more than 100,000 eligible items, including groceries, baby essentials, household supplies, pet food, electronics, medicine, and prescriptions.
"Customers are looking for faster, easier ways to get wha…
Soup Sold Nationwide Recalled By Essex County-Based Company
A ready-to-eat favorite is being pulled from shelves due to a potentially dangerous labeling issue.
Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts, is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup because they may contain undeclared shrimp, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, May 21.
People with allergies to crustacean shellfish, including shrimp, could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the soup.
The recalled soup was sold in Whole Foods retail stores in AL, CT, DC, FL, GA, MA, MD, M…
Customers May Get Up To $5K After Rental Car Company's Data Breach: How To File Claim
Avis customers may receive up to $5,000 after the car rental company suffered a data security breach.
The company reached a settlement in the class action lawsuit related to the incident that exposed customers' personal information, including driver's licenses, credit card numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, and names. The data breach happened between Saturday, Aug. 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
Avis has denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case. Eligible customers who submit valid claims can seek reimbursement of up to $5,000 for proven out-of-pocket loss…
