Illinois Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Carol Stream Police Officers
“They treated him like a caged animal, shot him and left him basically to die,” the victim’s mother said, claiming that her son was shot by police while lying in bed.
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Arizona Attorney General Accuses RealPage, Landlords of Conspiring to “Corrupt” Rental Market
In her lawsuit, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes claimed that Arizona landlords colluded with property-management software company RealPage to fix rental prices in the state’s two largest cities.
ACLU: South Carolina Ban on Inmate Interviews Violates First Amendment
Attorneys for the ACLU of South Carolina have filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the state’s practice of prohibiting inmates from attending in-person interviews or publishing articles directly with media outlets violates inmates’ First Amendment rights.
Los Angeles Sues Grubhub for “False Advertising” and “Unfair Business Practices”
Attorneys for Los Angeles County claim that Grubhub uses “bait-and-switch” tactics to trick customers into thinking they might get a good deal, only to hit with an assortment of fees and charges at checkout.
New York Jury Finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre Liable for Civil Corruption
“LaPierre and senior leaders at the NRA blatantly abused their positions and broke the law,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said. “But today, after years of rampant corruption and self-dealing, Wayne LaPierre and the NRA are finally being held accountable.”
Texas Judge Sides with School District in Hairstyle Dispute
Legislators and other supporters of the CROWN Act have criticized the court’s ruling, saying that the judge misinterpreted new statutes meant to protect discrimination on the basis of “protective hairstyles” associated with race, ethnicity, and culture.
Texas Attorney General and Catholic NGO Locked in Litigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is allegedly “using documents as an excuse to shut down a religious organization he doesn’t agree with.”
Chicago Launches Climate Change Lawsuit Against Oil Industry
“Both the facts, and the law, are on our side,” Chicago Alderman Matt Martin said.
Proposed Class-Action Claims Stanley Tumblers Contain Unsafe Levels of Lead
Attorneys for the proposed class say that Stanley and its parent company continue to “conceal the known risks and failed to warn of known or scientifically knowable dangers and risks associated with ingesting lead.”
Parents of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Reach Settlement in Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim
“A confidential resolution has been reached between the parents of Gabby Petito, the parents of Brian Laundrie and Attorney Steven Bertolino[,] to which all parties reluctantly agreed in order to avoid further legal expenses and prolonged personal conflict,” an attorney for the Petito family said in a statement.