Water Works Lawsuit; Naked Man On BHM Tarmac: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Several stories that made headlines on individual Patch sights made news nationally, including two lawsuits of national interest.

Two major law suits — one against vaping products seller JUUL Labs., and the other against the Birmingham Water Works Board — were brought on by local law firms.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of September 22-27:

Vaping: Local Law Firm Taking Action Against JUUL

A local law firm is taking action against JUUL Labs, one of the companies that offers vaping products.

Naked Man On Tarmac Delays Flight Out Of BHM

At least one flight out of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Thursday morning was delayed slightly when a naked man was spotted running on the tarmac.

Lawsuit Accuses Birmingham Water Works Of Faulty Billing

A new lawsuit claims the Birmingham Water Works Board is improperly reading some homeowners meters and charging them too much money.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office To Take Over Fairfield PD

Amidst financial problems plaguing Fairfield, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office will take over patrol duties in Fairfield.

Irondale Police Department Mourns Death Of Officer

The Irondale Police Department lost a veteran law enforcement officer this week, as Wendell Carter died Wednesday from complications from a recent surgery.