MA Supreme Court: Woman Can Sue Harvard for Displaying Slavery Photos
The plaintiff alleges that Harvard has exploited “brutal” images of slaves–slaves she claims she is descended from.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Lawsuit: Washington State Patrol Misused Breathalyzer Tests, Misconstrued Readings
The lawsuit alleges that a top Washington State Patrol toxicologist routinely misrepresented how Drager-type machines calculate drunk-driving suspects’ blood alcohol content level.
Delta Airlines Reaches Airport Settlement with Dallas City Council
The proposed settlement could end a bitter, years-long feud between Delta Airlines and Southwest Airlines over gate access at Dallas Love Field.
Mother of Colorado Shooting “Hero” Files Lawsuit After Son Killed By Police
Johnny Hurley shot and killed a gunman who had ambushed an Arvada, Colorado, police officer. Minutes later, responding officers mistook Hurley for the initial shooter, killing him.
Supreme Court: Police Can’t Be Sued for Violating Suspects’ Miranda Rights
Writing for a split, 6-3 majority, Justice Samuel Alito suggested that a violation of a suspect’s Miranda rights are not necessarily a violation of their constitutional rights, too.
Food and Drug Administrations Bans Sale of All Juul Products in United States
The recent F.D.A.-imposed rule will prohibit Juul from selling electronic cigarettes and liquid nicotine pods inside the United States.
Hertz Offers Settlement to Wrongfully Arrested Customers
An attorney for many of the plaintiffs said Hertz’s true intentions remain unclear, as the company has earlier expressed an interest in settling only to later cease negotiations.
Fox News, Fox Corporation Must Face Dominion Defamation Lawsuit
A Delaware judge found that Fox Corporation and its senior-most leadership was plausibly involved in the proliferation of election-related conspiracy theories on Fox News.
Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson Settles 20 Sexual Misconduct Claims
An attorney for Watson’s accusers says that the remaining four lawsuits are likely to proceed to trial.
Qatar Airways Continues U.K.-based Dispute with Airbus, Alleging Safety Defects
Qatar Airways claims that Airbus has thus far refused to negotiate a good-faith settlement regarding alleged safety defects in the protective paint used on A350 aircraft.