Judge: Boston Bomber Must File Administrative Claim Before Continuing Lawsuit
A federal magistrate found that convicted Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev must complete a multistep grievance process before proceeding with his First Amendment claims.
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Family of Injured Mizzou Pledge Sues Fraternity, Brothers
The parents of an 18-year-old fraternity pledge who suffered brain damage after being pressured to drink an entire bottle of vodka have filed another lawsuit against two individual Mizzou students.
Google Expected to Pay $118m in Gender Discrimination Settlement
The settlement is still subject to court approval.
Judge Cites Attorney Misconduct, Dismisses Ronaldo Sex Assault Lawsuit
The judge found that an attorney for the plaintiff circulated and cited privileged communications between Ronaldo and his own counsel.
Louisiana Federal Court Schedules Remedy Hearing in Angola Prison Abuse Case
A Louisiana-based district court will consider the plaintiffs’ suggestions on how to bring an Angola-area penitentiary accused of abusing disabled inmates into compliance with federal law.
Washington Attorney General Files Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit Against Prehired
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is accusing South Carolina-based Prehired of deceptive marketing and running an uncertified vocational institute.
Nassar Victims File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against F.B.I.
The lawsuit suggests that the F.B.I. had an opportunity to investigate and arrest Nassar in 2015 but never ended up taking action against the convicted child molester.
Lawsuit: Arizona Man Arrested After American Airlines Falsely Identified Him as Burglary Suspect
The lawsuit suggests that American Airlines was asked to provide passenger records after a burglary suspect was found departing the same flight as plaintiff Michael Lowe. However, American Airlines only released Lowe’s name, causing the man to spend 17 days behind bars in a New Mexico jail.
ACLU, Lambda Legal Sue Texas Over Transgender “Child Abuse” Directives
The lawsuit asserts that Texas continues to direct state agencies to investigate the parents and families of transgender children.
North Carolina Sheriff’s Department Announces $3m Settlement for Andrew Brown Killing
Brown was shot and killed by Pasquotank County deputies while trying to escape a drug raid.