Missouri City to Pay $500k after Former Sheriff Killed Black Man By Kneeling on His Neck
Tory Sanders called police for help after he got lost en route to Memphis and ran out of gas. Hours later, he was dead.
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City of Kent, Washington, Will Pay $4.4 Million to Settle Police Shooting Lawsuit
Giovonn Joseph-McDade was shot dead after a low-speed pursuit for an expired vehicle registration.
Boeing Faces Lawsuit from Family Members of Sriwijaya Air Crash
Attorneys for the family members believe the Boeing 737-500’s autothrottle failed, causing or contributing to the deadly crash.
Sherra Wright Files $12m Lawsuit Against Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Wright’s lawsuit comes three years after she attracted regional notoriety for murdering her ex-husband, NBA star Lorenzen Wright.
Family of 5-Year Old Crushed to Death at Sun Dial Restaurant Settle with Marriott
The family of five-year old Charlie Holt reached a joint settlement with Marriott earlier this week.
Lawsuit Says Olive Garden Parent Darden Restaurants’ Tip Policy Causes Racial Discrimination
The lawsuit suggests that making waitstaff rely upon tips lends to racial discrimination, inequitable earnings, and even sexual harassment.
Lawsuit: “Wall of Moms” Protester Alleges Police Brutality, Sexual Assault at Portland Demonstration
An attorney who participated in a “Wall of Moms” protest against overly-militarized federal agents has launched a lawsuit against the United States government, claiming she was subjected to excessive force and then arrested without cause. The Associated Press reports that the lawsuit was filed by Jennifer Kristiansen. Lodged in federal court in Portland, Oregon, Kristiansen’s
Washington Gov. Inslee Signs Law Shutting Down For-Profit Prisons, Immigration Centers
The recently-passed measure would also close down one of the country’s largest for-profit immigration detention centers by 2025.
Federal Judge Says BP Violated Emissions Laws at Indiana Plant
A hearing will be heard at a later date to determine possible monetary damages.
Michigan Woman Sues Grand Traverse Commissioner for Brandishing AR-15 During Zoom Meeting
A Michigan woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Traverse County Commissioner Ron Claus, who attained national notoriety after brandishing a semi-automatic rifle in a public Zoom meeting. According to The Detroit Free Press, the lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Traverse City. In her complaint, 74-year old Patricia “Keli” MacIntosh