Kamala Harris is following Biden’s plan for the country, beginning with never conducting interviews or answering serious questions. Someone is putting together an agenda in her name, and she will read it off a teleprompter. Harris will lay out her economic plan during a speech in North Carolina on Friday, probably with no Q&A. Instead […] The post Harris to Lay Out a Price Control Agenda Attacking Grocers appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Disney is attempting to get a wrongful death lawsuit tossed out of court and settled in arbitration because the widower agreed to the Disney+ terms of service years ago. The family of a 42-year-old New York woman is suing the company after Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan experienced a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub at a Disneyworld restaurant in Florida last October. But now Disney requested that Florida courts toss the case because the plaintiff, widower Jeffrey Piccolo, had signed up for Disney’s streaming service agreeing to decide any disputes with the company through third-party arbitration, per Law & Crime. “The Terms of Use, which were provided with the Subscriber Agreement, include a binding arbitration clause,” the company wrote in the motion to dismiss. “The first page of the Subscriber Agreement states, in all capital letters, that ‘any dispute between You and Us, Except for Small Claims, is subject to a class action waiver and must be resolved by individual binding arbitration.’” Lawyers for Piccolo called the motion “absurd,” arguing that the plaintiff agreeing to the Disney+ terms of service in 2019 should not mean he waived the right to sue the company for all matters unrelated to the streaming platform. “The notion that terms agreed to by a consumer when creating a Disney+ free trial account would forever bar that consumer’s right to a jury trial in any dispute with any Disney affiliate or subsidiary, is so outrageously unreasonable and unfair as to shock the judicial conscience, and this court should not enforce such an agreement,” Piccolo’s attorney Brian Denney wrote.  WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “There is simply no reading of the Disney+ Subscriber Agreement, the only Agreement Mr. Piccolo allegedly assented to in creating his Disney+ account, which would support the notion that he was agreeing on behalf of his wife or her estate, to arbitrate injuries sustained by his wife at a restaurant located on premises owned by a Disney theme park or resort from which she died,” the motion says. “Frankly, any such suggestion borders on the absurd.” Company lawyers said that Piccolo’s use of the Disney website to buy Epcot Center tickets further protected Disney from going to court due to similar terms of service agreements that would require arbitration for all disputes.  Piccolo, his mother, and Tangsuan ate at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant because it was advertised as having “proper safeguards to protect patrons” with food allergies, per the lawsuit. Tangsuan advised the waiter that she was highly allergic to nuts and dairy products and was “guaranteed” that the food was free from allergens, as indicated on the menu.  Tangsuan began having difficulty breathing about 45 minutes after consuming the meal. She collapsed and died at a hospital despite self-administering an EpiPen. The medical examiner concluded that Tangsuan died by “anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nut in her system,” per the lawsuit. There is a court hearing currently scheduled for October 2 in Orlando.

New York City’s Fire Department Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, who made history as the first woman to lead the FDNY, has been replaced amid growing controversy. Her tenure, marked by tension and scandal, culminated in her decision to investigate firefighters who heckled New York Attorney General Letitia James at a department event by chanting support for former President Donald Trump. This incident not only exposed deep divisions within the FDNY but also fueled widespread criticism of Kavanagh’s leadership, ultimately leading to her resignation. The controversy began in March 2024, during a promotion ceremony where AG Letitia James was the keynote speaker. As she addressed the assembled firefighters, several members began booing and chanting "Trump" in response to her comments. The moment was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, sparking debates over free speech, political bias, and professional conduct within the FDNY. Kavanagh responded by ordering an internal investigation, tasking the Bureau of Investigation and Trials (BITS) with identifying the firefighters involved in the outburst. https://x.com/jjnjpan/status/1766977259871617312 In an email obtained by the Daily Mail, FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens informed department leaders that BITS would “hunt down” those who participated in the chants if they didn’t voluntarily come forward. This language, coupled with Kavanagh’s perceived heavy-handedness, led to an outcry from both current and former firefighters. Many viewed the investigation as a politically motivated witch hunt, accusing Kavanagh of infringing on their First Amendment rights. Kavanagh’s decision to pursue the investigation further deepened the divide within the FDNY. Critics labeled her a "fascist pitbull," arguing that her actions were part of a broader attempt by city officials to suppress dissent against New York's liberal political establishment. Firefighters, many of whom were off-duty and not in uniform during the ceremony, felt targeted for their personal political beliefs rather than their professional conduct. https://x.com/thereallorilove/status/1765806457901981745 The backlash against Kavanagh was swift and fierce. Union leaders and rank-and-file firefighters voiced their displeasure, not only with the investigation but also with Kavanagh’s overall management style. Over her nearly three-year tenure, Kavanagh had already faced several scandals, including an age discrimination lawsuit and ongoing tensions with department chiefs. These issues, combined with the uproar over the investigation, led to calls for her resignation. By July 2024, the pressure became too much for Kavanagh to bear. In a Medium post, she announced her decision to step down as commissioner, citing the challenges of the role and the toll it had taken on her personal life. Her resignation marked the end of a tumultuous period for the FDNY, one that exposed deep-seated divisions within the department and raised questions about leadership and accountability. In a move designed to restore stability to the FDNY, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Robert S. Tucker, the CEO of a prominent security firm, as Kavanagh’s replacement. Tucker, who had a long history with the FDNY, including serving on the Board of Directors for the FDNY Foundation, was seen as a steady hand who could bridge the gap between the department’s leadership and its rank-and-file members. Tucker’s appointment was met with cautious optimism from the FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association, whose president, Andrew Ansbro, praised Tucker’s experience and deep ties to the department. Ansbro expressed hope that Tucker’s leadership would bring about much-needed reforms to improve efficiency and morale within the FDNY. The post FDNY Commissioner Ousted After Targeting Pro-Trump Firefighters Amid Rising Backlash appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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