African-American Man Sues Brevard County, FL, Sheriff for Civil Rights Violations
Lee Edward Anderson says that the Brevard County sheriff and several of his deputies fabricated evidence to arrest him.
Ryan J. Farrick
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Yet Again: Michigan’s All-Women Huron Valley Correctional Center Sued for Inhumane Conditions
The lawsuit says that more than 2,000 women have had their health adversely affected by dangerous mold.
Chicago-Area McDonald’s Employees Say Company Doesn’t Protect Them From Violence
Workers say that many of McDonald’s policies make restaurants more dangerous than they need to be.
Palo Alto Settles Suit, Issues Passive-Aggressive Response to Gay Man Beaten By Police
In announcing its decision to settle, Palo Alto went out of its way to reference plaintiff Gustavo Alvarez’ criminal record.
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine Sues DoorDash for Pocketing Employee Tips
Attorney General Racine says that any efforts DoorDash made to explain its payment policy were confusing at best.
Wrongfully Convicted Derrick Hamilton Wins $7m Settlement from NYC and New Haven
Hamilton is one of 15 men who were convicted and exonerated on unrelated charges due to a principal investigator fabricating evidence against them.
California and Los Angeles Sue Juul
New York State also sued Juul earlier this week. Both states are alleging that the e-cigarette company illegally marketed its products to minors.
Supreme Court Considers Whether Encouraging Illegal Immigration is a First Amendment Right
United States vs. Sineneng-Smith started off as a fraud case–now it’s expanded into a First Amendment appeal.
Georgia Vegan Sues Burger King for Cooking Impossible Whopper Burgers with Beef Fat
Vegetarian Phillip Williams says that Burger King’s Impossible Whopper isn’t truly vegan if it’s cooked in “meat by-product.”
E-Cigarette Manufacturer Juul Sued by New York State
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit Tuesday, saying the e-cigarette manufacturer deceived local teens.