Costco's membership sharing crackdown
Over the last year television apps like Netflix and Disney Plus cracked down on membership sharing, now Costco is queuing up to do the same. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle is looking at why the warehouse giant wants to put an end to passing cards around.
Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals with patients quits his job
An Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center social worker caught on video in alleged drug deals with patients has quit his job, more than two years after several vets blew the whistle and one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of those videos. The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office continues its investigation, currently reviewing the VA's internal files on the case.
I-Team: Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals quits job
By Johnny Edwards Updated August 22, 2024 ATLANTA - A social worker at the Atlanta VA caught on video allegedly buying methadone from patients is off the federal payroll, while DeKalb County prosecutors continue reviewing the evidence against him. A VA spokeswoman confirmed Philip Fritz resigned while under investigation, effective August 13. That’s one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of cell phone videos showing him in his office allegedly discussing price with a patient, handling methadone bottles and putting some away behind his desk, and peeling off a label. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/va-worker-accused-drug-deals-patients-quits-his-job
Atlanta woman receives outrageous water bill, she's not the only one
When your water bill is usually around $13 a month, and then it spikes to $20,000 the next month, that will grab your attention—and, of course, your wallet.
Atlanta woman's outrageously high water bill
The Atlanta building Gail Mapp inherited from her mother has no working plumbing and multiple plumblers couldn't find any leaks. That didn't stop the city from leaving her with a water bill of more than $81,000 and denying her appeals.
Cash App class action lawsuit
A proposed $15 million settlement could put money back in the pockets of Cash App's users. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you need to do if you're eligible for some of the cash.
Cash App users may be entitled to $2.5K in lawsuit
Cash App has agreed to a $15 million class action settlement and some users could be eligible for up to $2,500.
Home shopping this weekend? Well, the rules have changed
Real estate deals have a big rule change that kicks in on Aug. 17 that gives home buyers more bargaining power in the process.
New real estate rule change helps home buyers
Real estate deals have a big rule change that kicks in this weekend that gives home buyers a lot more power in the process. A big lawsuit against the industry in March changed the playing field. The FOX 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle explains how.
Fulton jail records: Father charged with starving daughter stabbed in botched robbery
Another violent incident inside the Fulton County jail: Rodney McWeay, charged with starving his daughter, Treasure McWeay, to death, suffered stab wounds after allegedly trying to rob another inmate. The other man fought back, incident reports say, and McWeay now faces additional felony charges.
I-Team: Dad accused of starving daughter stabbed in jail
By Johnny Edwards Published August 13, 2024 ATLANTA - A father charged with starving his daughter to death suffered stab wounds inside the Fulton County jail, after allegedly trying to rob another inmate who fought back, according to sheriff’s office records. Rodney McWeay, 32, already faced 16 felony charges and four misdemeanors in the killing of 4-year-old Treasure McWeay and alleged abuse of her brothers and other family members, including murder, cruelty to children, kidnapping, aggravated assault and family violence. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fulton-jail-records-father-charged-starving-daughter-stabbed-botched-robbery
Feds say Amazon's responsible for recalling dangerous products
In a recent decision, the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously that Amazon has a legal responsibility to not sell items on its platform that have been shown by the CPSC to be unsafe or dangerous.
Amazon responsible for recalled products, feds say
The federal government has announced that Amazon is responsible when third-parties sell recalled products that are deemed dangerous.
A will saves money and heartache. Don't put it off
August is Make A Will month. And let's be honest, no one will be here forever. Yet, 64% of those who answered a legal survey admit they don't have a will
I-Team: The importance of making a will
August is Make a Will Month - an important reminder for the majority of Americans who don't have the important legal document. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at how to get it done, why you should, and what it'll cost you.
Spirit Airlines going through big change
Low-cost Spirit Airlines believe they have very good news for the weary traveler. The airline is planning changes that will lead to what Spirit management calls “a better guest experience” going into the next holiday flying season. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the airline's transformation.
Atlanta VA patients allege they sold methadone to their own drug rehab counselor
The DeKalb County DA's office is looking into allegations that a social worker for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center bought methadone, a prescription narcotic, off patients struggling with addiction. Two vets secretly recorded alleged transactions on cell phones. Yet two years later, the social worker remains employed by the VA.
I-Team: VA patients allege they sold methadone to counselor
By Johnny Edwards Published August 6, 2024 ATLANTA - The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office wants to know more about drug deals that allegedly took place inside the Atlanta VA, with a social worker accused of buying bottles of methadone from patients. The DA’s office has requested investigative records from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the FOX 5 I-Team has learned, planning to conduct a "thorough analysis" into whether the case should be pursued criminally. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-va-patients-methadone-va-rehab-counselor
Target offering denim take-back program
Target is offering a back-to-school denim take-back. For your old, used denim, you get something in return. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has more on this unusual offer.
I-Team: Gwinnett DA investigating scammers
Banking online is leaving all of us vulnerable to scams, and we can’t fight back unless we know how it’s being done. Gloria and Gary Moss were scammed out of nearly $50,000 from a call that many of us get from our banks. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office showed the I-Team's Dana Fowle how they cracked the Moss's case.