Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments For and Against Transgender Care Ban
Families of transgender children claim that recently-enacted S.B. 14 deprives them of their parental right to make medical decisions for and on behalf of their children.
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Foreign-Born Citizens, Residents of Japan File Lawsuit Alleging Widespread Racial Discrimination
The three plaintiffs–including men of Pakistani, Indian, and American origin–claim that Japanese law enforcement treats anyone who appears visibly foreign as a potential criminal, even if they are permanent residents or naturalized citizens.
Vince McMahon Resigns from TKO Holdings After Being Implicated in WWE Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
McMahon characterized the decision as being in the best interest of TKO Holdings and the WWE, while emphasizing that he plans to defend himself against the lawsuit’s incendiary claims of sexual abuse and trafficking.
George Carlin Estate Sues Podcast Company Over AI-Generated Comedy Special
“The irony of all this is that my father was such a unique thinker,” said Kelly Carlin, the late comedian’s daughter. “One thing he said to people is, ‘Think for yourself,’ and here are these people absorbing his material to try and think like him. It’s the ultimate zombification of a human life.”
Seattle to Pay $10m to Settle Black Lives Matter Protesters’ Police Brutality Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 50 protesters who claim to have suffered serious injuries during the Seattle Police Department’s “brutal” crackdown on demonstrations.
Class Action Claims 23andMe Hackers Targeted Chinese and Jewish Users
The recently-filed class action claims that 23andMe failed to notify users whose personal information was stolen in a breach that may have targeted Jewish and Chinese customers.
Lawsuit: WWE, Vince McMahon Engaged in Sex Trafficking and Abuse
An attorney for the plaintiff claims that McMahon promised her a job in exchange for sexual favors, after which he effectively “pimped” her out to wrestlers and other WWE officials.
Major Universities to Pay $62m to Settle Claim That They Favor Wealthy Applicants
Several members of the former 568 Presidents Group, will pay tens of millions of dollars to settle the claim, which they still insist was “without merit.”
Lawsuit Says Dunkin’ Violates Federal Law By Putting Surcharge on Non-Dairy Milk
The proposed class action lawsuit suggests that Dunkin’ has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by charging between $.50 and $2.15 extra for dairy milk alternatives.
Family of Minnesota Man Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Hennepin County Jail
In their complaint, the family of the late Lucas Bellamy alleges that Hennepin County Jail officials disregarded medical advice and ignored Bellamy’s repeated requests for care.