Uber Settles with California, Agrees to Hand Over Records and Pay $9m Fine
Uber had earlier refused to hand over sexual assault reporting data, citing concern for victims’ privacy.
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Trump Attorneys Say Federal Government Should Be Defendant in Defamation Lawsuit
The Biden administration has also encouraged the courts to let the federal government defend Trump.
Nevada Court: Firearm Manufacturers Not Responsible for 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
The state’s supreme court noted that state law shields firearms manufacturers from liability except when their products malfunction.
Judge Sanctions Pro-Trump Attorneys Who Challenged Election Validity
The attorneys–including Sidney Powell and Lin Wood–will have to pay more than $175,000 in legal fees to the state of Michigan and city of Detroit.
Family of Dead Inmate Sues Indiana Department of Correction in Suicide Case
Twenty-nine-year-old Archon Garner killed himself two days after being released from suicide watch.
Chicago Dismisses COVID Vaccine Lawsuit Against Police Union
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is dropping the lawsuit after finding that most officers ignored union leaders’ calls to resist the city’s vaccine mandate.
Delaware Pastors Sue State, Ask Courts to Stop Gov. Carney from Restricting Worship in Emergencies
The lawsuit asks that Gov. Carney and his successors be prevented from restricting worship in future emergency situations.
Former Google Employees Sue Company for Being “Evil”
The lawsuit claims that three former Google employees were fired after protesting the company’s proposed contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Alabama Woman Accused of Shoplifting from Walmart Wins $2.1m in Damages
Lesleigh Nurse was arrested for shoplifting groceries she’d already paid for. Even after the criminal case against her was dismissed, Walmart allegedly ordered a law firm to pursue her for the value of the “stolen” goods.
Appeals Court Stays California Order Requiring Coronavirus Vaccines for Prison Workers
The appeals court will prevent the order from taking effect until an appeal can be scheduled.