Woman Claims She Fell On Mashed Potatoes At Sterling Outback, Sues 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…
Popsicles Recalled In 4 States, Including NY, After FDA Inspection Finds Allergen Concern
A freezer-case favorite is being pulled from stores over allergy concerns.
De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC, of Paterson, New Jersey, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, May 27, for 3.7-ounce packages of D’Dioses Fruit Pops, according to a company announcement posted by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The popsicles may contain undeclared milk, Yellow No. 5, Red No. 40, pecans, and pistachios, according to the notice.
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to those ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the recalled products.
The recalled pro…
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…
2 New Eateries To Serve Up Mini Donuts, Gourmet Toast At Ridge Hill In Yonkers
Two new eateries are set to open at Ridge Hill in Westchester County later this year — and they will be bringing fresh miniature doughnuts, gourmet toast, açaí bowls, and more to the popular shopping mall.
Ridge Hill announced Wednesday, May 27, that Doughnuttery and Toastique will both debut at the open-air lifestyle center as part of its expanding food and beverage lineup.
Doughnuttery, a New York City-based brand founded in 2012, specializes in fresh miniature doughnuts made with flavored sugar blends, dipping sauces, and unique ingredient combinations.
Westchester resi…
