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So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That Does Nothing to Improve Safety At All

America as we know it was built largely upon and because of our rail industry, and today it remains a pillar of our economy.

Unfortunately, a destructive proposal before Congress misleadingly named the "Railway Safety Act" (RSA), part of broader surface transportation reauthorization, threatens great harm to our railroads.

Simply put, the bill has nothing to do with improving safety, but has a lot to do with advancing the political agenda of Big Labor.  At a moment when inflation burdens American families and fragile supply chains remain vulnerable to disruption, the last thing our economy or rail sector need is another costly federal mandate imposed upon one of the nation’s most important transportation sectors.

As an initial matter, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, the…[more]

May 20, 2026 • 04:28 PM
Home Jester's Courtroom Neighbors' Lawsuit Crosses the Line
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Tuesday, May 24 2016

Actress Minnie Driver is being sued by her neighbors who claim she has "intentionally" interfered with their plans to build a home on their property.

According to a complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Daniel and Mary Lou Perelmutter allege that Driver speeds her car toward the couple and their construction worker, and has thrown "baby food jars filled with black paint against the walls of the home."

Driver denies the claims, stating, "I would never drive dangerously with my children or with other people's children. That is an egregious allegation."

The Perelmutters further claim Driver has blocked access to their shared driveway by installing an electronic gate and not providing them with the code.

"There are all kinds of easement codes and he was found in contempt of that before, and now we're asking that he be found in contempt of that again," Driver told news sources. "I absolutely understand where his property line is, but easements trump property lines."

The Perelmutters claim Driver's alleged conduct has caused "severe emotional distress" resulting in "significant anxiety, sleeplessness and depression."

"Mr. Perelmutter's lawsuit is frivolous," countered Ellyn Garofalo, Driver's attorney, adding that the problems have been going on for some time. Garofalo calls the lawsuit "frivolous" and says it will be "successfully defended."

According to news sources, last year Driver filed a temporary restraining order against Daniel Perlmutter for cursing at her son and blowing smoke in his face.

Sources: people.com and etonline.com

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