New York City Can Enforce Bill Banning Sale of Foie Gras, Appeals Court Rules

US judge dismisses $100,000 suit over spiciness of New York taqueria’s sauce

A German tourist filed a lawsuit claiming he felt unpleasant symptoms after eating tacos with salsa at Los Tacos No 1A German tourist’s attempt to pursue $100,000 in damages from a New York City taqueria whose salsa he found to be too spicy has failed after a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit.In a complaint filed in October 2024, German national Faycal Manz said he was visiting New York City two months earlier when he stopped at the Times Squa…

German Tourist Sought $20 Million in Damages After Troubled NYC Trip

Faycal Manz, a German tourist, claimed that a taco had given him diarrhea, a Walmart store had discriminated against him and that an interaction with the police had given him insomnia.

Tourist sues Los Tacos No. 1 over spicy salsa, claims ‘severe' physical symptoms

Suing because salsa is TOO spicy? That was the case brought on by a tourist against popular taco chain Los Tacos No. 1, but in the end a judge didn’t see it his way. According to court documents, the plaintiff, Faycal Manz, who went to the Times Square location during a vacation to the United States from Germany in 2024,...

Louisiana’s controversial alligator farms breed reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Advocates say commercial alligator farming has helped preserve a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their skins, though not all conservationists think that’s a good thing.

Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins

'Extremely Spicy Taco' Burns Man's Tongue, He Sues New York Restaurant

A New York man has sued a popular taqueria, claiming a salsa served with his meal was far spicier than disclosed.