Sex Abuse Scandal at FCI Dublin Women’s Prison Leads to Major Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that the Federal Bureau of Prisons was “long aware” of sexual abuse allegations at FCI Dublin, a large women’s prison in California.
Lawsuits & Litigation
California Appeals Court Revives Michael Jackson Sex Abuse Lawsuits
The ruling is the second time that a court has revived the lawsuits, which were first filed against Jackson estate-owned companies in 2012.
Hawaii Supreme Court Hears Climate Change Appeal Amidst Raging Wildfires
Before climate change companies initiated their arguments, the Hawaii Supreme Court asked for a moment of silence to honor wildfire victims.
Federal Judge Rejects Trump’s Latest Effort to Dismiss E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit
In his ruling, the presiding federal judge stated that Trump’s request for a stay pending appeal was entirely “frivolous.”
School Districts, Education Associations Sue Over Colorado Universal Preschools Program
Educators say that the program, while well-intentioned, is opaque and largely ineffective.
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein Files Financial Abuse Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the senator by her daughter, Katherine Feinstein, who claims that trustees are withholding payments to benefit the California politician’s other children.
Texas Jury Awards $1.2 Billion to “Revenge Porn” Victim
Attorneys for the victim have already admitted that, while they are unlikely to ever recover the full $1.2 billion, the award was always meant to serve as a deterrent.
Buffalo Mass Shooting Survivors File Lawsuit Against Google, Gun-Makers, and Shooter’s Parents
The lawsuit claims that different entities–ranging from gun-makers to Google–should be held liable for failing to prevent the racially-charged mass shooting.
Personal Injury Cases: Understanding the Highest Success Rate
Understanding which types of personal injury cases are more likely to result in a successful outcome is essential in order to make an informed decision on how to proceed.
Civil Rights Organizations Say Tennessee Voting Districts Are Heavily Gerrymandered
Civil rights advocates claim that Tennessee’s Republican-dominated state legislature intentionally fragmented Nashville-area voting districts to preserve their supermajority.