California Police Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Racist Texts, Unprovoked Beatings
Antioch police officials reportedly sent text messages bragging about beating and arresting Black drivers.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Pet Company Halted from Using Competitor’s Name in IP Case
Shumaker lawyers win a preliminary injunction to protect OmniPet® brand.
RFK, Jr. and CHD File Class Action Lawsuit Against Biden Admin. Alleging Collusion to Suppress Free Speech
CHD President and General Counsel Mary Holland said, “If Government can censor its critics, there is no atrocity it cannot commit.”
New Mexico State University Basketball Players File Hazing Lawsuit
In their lawsuit, the two New Mexico State University basketball players claim that they were repeatedly hazed and sexually assaulted.
Virginia Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Early Prison Release Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed after the Virginia legislature passed a bill retroactively prohibiting many prisoners from using credits earned toward early release.
Arizona Parents Sue Over Transgender Sports Ban
The lawsuit alleges that Arizona’s broad ban on transgender girls participating in female sports could adversely impact students’ self-esteem and development.
FOX News Settles Dominion Defamation Lawsuit for $787.5 Million
Shortly before a trial was scheduled to commence, FOX and Dominion announced the surprise settlement, which will oblige the right-wing media network to pay nearly $1 billion in damages.
Family of Tyre Nichols Files $550m Lawsuit Against City of Memphis
The lawsuit alleges that Memphis police officers employed unjustifiable force while detaining Nichols, beating him until his face was swollen and unrecognizable.
Kansas City Hospital Sues Missouri Attorney General Over Transgender Data Access
The lawsuit claims that the Missouri state Attorney General’s Office is demanding data that need not be shared with politicians.
Iowa Supreme Court: Governor’s Office Can’t Escape Public Records Lawsuit
The state governor’s office had earlier argued that simply ignoring public records requests is not akin to “refusing” them.