Critical Case Study Analysis: The Westray Mine Explosion

The Westray Mine explosion in 1992 in, Plymouth Nova Scotia, killed all 26 miners who were in the mine at the time, 11 of the miners who died in this explosion still remain buried under the rubble at the mining site (McMullan, 2006, p.906). The explosion occurred due to sparks “from the cutting head of …

The Corporate Crimes of Irving Pulp and Paper

In 2007, Irving Pulp and Paper was convicted of releasing harmful substances into the Wolastoq (St. John River) and the company was fined over a million dollars for violating the Fisheries Act. Environmental harms committed by powerful companies are not always a prominent topic within the media due to corruption, power, and control but it …

B.C. Man’s Lawsuit Over Marketing of Canada Dry Ginger Ale Settles For $200,000

A class-action lawsuit launched by Victor Cardoso against Canada Dry ginger ale has resulted in a $200,000 settlement. Cardoso claimed he was misled by Canada Dry's advertising, stating that the beverage implied it had medicinal health benefits. There are small amounts of ginger derivatives in the soda, however not enough to produce any alleged medicinal …