As expected, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill approved unanimously by the legislature to ban child-like sex dolls. The law goes into effect October 1, 2019. A legislative analysis of the bill said that child-like sex dolls imported from China, Japan and Hong Kong are becoming increasingly prevalent in the U.S. They are part of what has become a $15 billion sex toy industry, according to the analysis. The new law makes it a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida to possess, give away, … [Read more...]
MacDill Moldy Housing Scandal Heat Up
“This is the worst place I have ever been for base housing,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Blaine Jones who is the first Marine selected to be the Joint Operations senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Central Command. He has also had nine combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, earning a Bronze Star for valor. Both he and Sgt. Maj. Jason Collins, a member of the elite Green Berets who has been deployed 18 times have complained about the mold problem with no results. Collins has served in combat … [Read more...]
Mold in Military Base Housing is a Problem in Tampa, Across the Country
We know that military service members aren't paid well. They join the service to serve their country and make many sacrifices to ensure the freedoms we take for granted. So when an issue arises that causes harm to them or their families, I pay attention and want to do something about it. A story in today's Tampa Bay Times highlights the struggles MacDill families have with their military base housing due to mold. As the story points out, this is not an issue isolated to Tampa. It caught the … [Read more...]
Opioid Lawsuit Dismissed in Connecticut
A state judge in Connecticut has dismissed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma and two dozen other opioid manufacturers. Judge Thomas Moukawsher in Hartford Superior Court ruled Tuesday that the lawsuits were not allowed because they were not government enforcement actions, such as those filed under consumer protection and public health laws. Instead, the judge said the lawsuits were filed as "ordinary civil cases" seeking money damages for the "indirect harm" from the opioid crisis. "Their … [Read more...]
Manufacturers of Flame Retardant Products Subject of Class Action Lawsuit
Ten companies that manufacture flame retardant products are the subject of a class action lawsuit filed in Florida. Some of the companies are household names such as 3M and Tyco Fire Products. It's not known how many have joined the class action but the potential size of the class could be huge because it could include firefighters and others who handle flame retardant materials. Six former employees of the Florida State Fire College near Ocala have joined the lawsuit and wells around the … [Read more...]
