Trump Businesses Settle D.C. Lawsuit for $750k
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine had alleged that Trump sough to enrich himself by forcing his inaugural committee to overpay for a Trump-owned property in Washington.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Judge Lets Tulsa Race Massacre Lawsuit Move Forward
The lawsuit seeks reparations for three survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which left dozens of Black Americans dead and hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed.
How to Sue a Drunk Driver in Los Angeles
The civil case that is filed in the local court system is a negligence lawsuit.
Bartender Sues Former Employer Over Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination, Retaliation
A bartender is suing her former employer over claims of pregnancy discrimination.
Oregon Settles EPA Case with Schnitzer Steel
Portland proposes settlement terms in Schnitzer case.
Animal Rights Arsonist Pleads Guilty in Court
Environmental extremist pleads guilty to two arsons aimed at targeting commercial and government-owned animal processing facilities.
Target Pays $5m to Settle Phone App Overcharging Claims
A San Diego prosecutor said that Target’s mobile phone application raised prices on “sale” items once customers entered physical, brick-and-mortar stores.
Washington Father Sues Seattle P.D. After Son Pepper Sprayed in Black Lives Matter Protest
An internal Seattle O.P.A. investigation found that the pepper spraying was justified, as the sergeant had not intentionally aimed for the 7-year-old boy’s face.
Lawsuit: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star” Violates Migrants’ Rights
An attorney for several migrants said her clients were kept in custody after they posted bond–and even after prosecutors dropped charges against them.
USC Agrees to Settle Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed by 80 Former Students
The University of Southern California recently agreed to settle a lawsuit with 80 former students over sexual abuse allegations.