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.
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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: “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
Texas Sues White House After President Biden Rescinds Trump’s “Migrant Protection Protocols”
Texas says the move has led to a surge in illegal immigration along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Smartmatic Lawsuit Says Fox News’s Faux Journalism Isn’t Protected By First Amendment
Election technology company Smartmatic is pushing back against Fox News, claiming the media outlet peddled conspiracy theories and pushed disinformation during the last presidential race. According to The New York Times, Smartmatic has filed a lawsuit accusing Fox of overstepping the bounds of journalistic integrity. In its lawsuit, Smartmatic claims that Fox’s election coverage damaged
13 Attorneys General Sue Biden Administration Over Coronavirus Relief Tax Rules
The American Rescue Plan forbids recipient states from using relief funds to offset net tax losses.
Federal Court Will Let ACLU Continue Lawsuit Against Immigration Checkpoints in New England
According to the ACLU and its state-level affiliates, the border checkpoints serve no practical purpose, with motorists often stopped for non-immigration related reasons.
Lawsuit: Virginia Police Officers Pepper Spray, Beat Mixed-Race Army Lieutenant
2nd Lt. Caron Nazario claims he was pulled over and pepper-sprayed for driving without plates–even though his vehicle was new enough to not need a permanent set.