Family of Philly Man Killed Outside Prison Sue State, Corrections Officials
Rodney Hargrove, Jr., 20, was killed in a case of mistaken identity just 47 minutes after he was released from prison on bail.
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British High Court Will Serve Prince Andrew Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The High Court said that, if Prince Andrew’s attorneys cannot figure out how to “serve” the royal, the British judiciary will do it for them.
Federal Judge Tosses Trump Request to Stay Defamation Lawsuit
Oral arguments are expected by the end of November.
Major Boy Scouts Insurer Announces $787m Settlement
The Hartford and Mormon Church will collectively contribute more than $1 billion to a victims’ fund. However, some attorneys say the settlement amount will deprive claimants of their fair share.
Vermont Sues Oil Companies for Global Warming “Deception”
The lawsuit requests a court to order oil companies, like ExxonMobil and Sunoco, to warn consumers about the dangers of fossil fuel products.
Georgia Inmates Say Conditions So Bad They’re Not Constitutional
The prospective class action alleges that Georgia leaves inmates in dilapidated solitary confinement cells for months at a time.
Lawsuit: Uber Could Have Stopped Michigan Spree-Killer
The lawsuit alleges that Uber could have prevented a deadly mass shooting if its 24-hour crisis response team actually worked.
Judge: Apple Must Remove Some App Store Payment Rules
However, Epic Games–the company behind the lawsuit–said that the judge’s ruling isn’t much of a win.
Justice Department, U.S.A.G. Announce Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Law
The lawsuit alleges that Texas’s restrictive anti-abortion law infringes both upon women’s constitutional rights and the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
F.D.A Delays Big Decision on E-Cigarettes
While the F.D.A. has taken action on other e-cigarette retailers’ applications, it has not made a decision on Juul–by far the largest vape manufacturer in the United States.