Burger King Must Face Whopper Lawsuit
Attorneys claim that Burger King’s “Whopper” advertisements made the restaurant’s signature sandwich appear far larger than it really is.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Federal Judge Dismisses Ana de Armas’ Fans Lawsuit Against Universal Studios
The judge’s decision was influenced, in part, by revelations that a lead plaintiff had rented “Yesterday” for a second time, intending to file an additional claim against Google for misrepresentation.
Federal Judge Dismisses Wyoming Sorority Sisters’ Lawsuit Against Transgender Member
The judge noted that the could would neither address nor seek to address issues of gender.
Michigan Sues Lawsuit After Finding “Rat’s Foot” in Bowl of Minestrone Soup
Olive Garden has already contested the complaint, saying the rat’s foot does not appear to have been cooked, nor did it take on any of the soup’s coloration.
Lawsuit: Newspaper Goliath Gannett Discriminated Against White Employees
Several former and current Gannett workers claim that they either lost their jobs or were passed over for promotion, with better positions being offered to less-qualified candidates of color.
Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric Co., Says Company Failed to Turn Off Powerlines During Wildfire Outbreak
Maui County claims that Hawaiian Electrical Co. ignored numerous warnings of impending storm-force winds, “inexplicably” keeping power lines on and–potentially–fueling the island’s devastating summer wildfires.
Department of Justice Sues SpaceX for Employment Discrimination
Justice Department attorneys claim that SpaceX illegally deterred refugees and asylum-seekers from applying to work with the company.
Transgender Woman Reaches Settlement With Broome County Jail in New York
Attorneys for the former inmate, Makyyla Holland, say that the settlement could set a precedent for jails across the country.
Immigrant Advocates Sue South Texas Sheriffs, Wardens for Civil Rights Abuses
The lawsuit alleges that Texas sheriffs and wardens kept migrants behind bars for weeks longer than legally permissible.
High School Counselor Files Lawsuit, Says Teacher Hit Student and Called Them “N-Word”
In her complaint, the former counselor says that Grand Prairie School District officials pressured her to resign after she reported a teacher for hitting a special needs student and calling them the “n-word.”