Wellmark Employees Sue Company Over Alleged Racial Discrimination
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield was recently hit with a lawsuit over racial discrimination allegations.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Florida Class Action Says State’s Unemployment System is Broken
The lawsuit accuses the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity of neglecting serious flaws in its online unemployment filing system.
Class Action Wants More Inmates Released From Federal Complex in Butner, North Carolina
The lawsuit demands inmates at elevated risk for coronavirus be transferred to home confinement.
Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Over Fatal Police Chase that Killed Joliet Man
A wrongful death lawsuit was recently filed against the Crest Hill Police Department and one of its officers in connection to a fatal accident that claimed the life of Suos Khloth of Joliet.
Google Hit with Lawsuit for Illegally Tracking Android User’s Locations
Arizona recently decided to sue Google over complaints that it illegally tracked the locations of Android phone users.
Ongoing Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Federal Litigation Activity
Looking at all civil federal court litigation, case filings have increased because of two massive product liability multidistrict litigation matters centered on military earplugs and PFAS chemicals.
Gyms, Fitness Centers Sue Michigan in Bid to Lift Stay-at-Home Order
A coalition of gyms and fitness center owners are suing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to end the state’s stay-at-home order. According to MLive.com, the lawsuit was filed Friday, May 22nd, in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. The lawsuit covers more than 120 independently owned gyms and fitness franchises across the state. Attorneys for the
Supreme Court Won’t Block Order to Release Federal Prisoners in Ohio
A district judge had ordered that prisoners at elevated risk of dying from coronavirus be transferred to home confinement.
Utah Lawsuit Alleges Plant Risked Employee, Family Health
Employee sues Utah company for recklessly exposing her family to the coronavirus.
Tulsi Gabbard Drops Defamation Suit Against Hillary Clinton
The lawsuit was derided as a “publicity stunt” by Clinton spokespeople.