3 Strange New York Lawsuits
GET FIT WITH YOUR FAMILY
5 Easy Ways to Get Everyone Moving
New York is home to many of the best American true stories of all time. It’s also home to some of the strangest — and lawsuits are no exception. Here are a few of the most bizarre lawsuits that occurred here in New York. Red Check Logo Assumptions Every StarKist can of tuna has a signature red heart check mark logo from the American Heart Association (AHA) to indicate it’s a heart- healthy choice. To earn the AHA logo, your product must abide by very strict dietary guidelines provided by the AHA, FDA, and USDA — but it’s not a competitive award. One consumer felt the AHA logo on a StarKist can was misleading and brought a suit because he believed it falsely indicated that StarKist was the healthiest brand on the market. This case was ultimately dismissed. Eviction — By Mom and Dad Two parents in upstate New York pleaded and begged their unemployed 30-year-old son to get a job and move out — but when it wasn’t working, they decided to take every measure necessary to remove him. They began giving their son legal eviction notices and even offered him $1,100 to find a place to stay while he got settled on his feet. That didn’t work. Then, they offered their son cash in an eviction letter sent a week later, and he took it but used it to pay bills instead of moving out. A few weeks later, they gave him a final letter, offering to eventually pay to fix his broken car but with the requirement of him moving out in 11 days. The son wouldn’t budge — and, finally, the mother sued. The case ended in the parents’ favor, and he was forced to move out. A $5 Million Flat Basketball Spalding was accused of false advertising for their Neverflat basketballs, which claimed they could hold their air for up to a year. One New York man believed his basketball lost some of its air prematurely, and while a refund would suffice for most, he sued for $5 million. The case has been deflated, however, and failed to become a class action suit. While these anomalous cases can give us a smile, we are always mindful of why we have a legal system. The goal of law is to advance justice, and this is what we roll up our sleeves and work hard to deliver to our injured clients every day.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone. You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time.
Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your family’s day.
1. Create a walking ritual. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll. 2. Have a dance party. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. 3. Turn chores into games. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. 4. Incorporate simple exercises into screen time. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. 5. Get fit in the great outdoors. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.
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