How a Case Moves Through the Court System
Civil and criminal cases move similarly through the court system, albeit with their small differences. Regardless of the circumstances, it is recommended that the defendant hires a lawyer.
Lawsuits & Litigation
ACLU Drops Injunctive Claims Against Fort Wayne, IN, in Excessive Force Lawsuit
While the ACLU still retains a complaint against the city, both sides came to a “mutual understanding” on several key issues relating to the use of force at Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
Philadelphia Settles Police Shooting Lawsuit with Family of Walter Wallace
The lawsuit may include up to $2.5 million in damages, and will require Philadelphia police officers to carry tasers.
Texas A&M Students File Lawsuit After Fraternity Hazed Them With Industrial Chemicals
Attorneys for the two students say they have been permanently disfigured after Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers poured industrial-strength cleaner on them as part of a hazing rite.
Awon Phie LLC Agrees to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit for $30K
Awon Phie LLC recently agreed to pay $30,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
UPDATED: Judge Green-lights Class Action Against Florida D.J.J. for Putting Juveniles in Solitary
The judge approved a request to transform the individual complaint into a class action.
3M Settles with Alabama Water Consumers for $12m, Pays Extra $98m in Separate Suits
In another recently settled suit, 3M will pay nearly $100 million to Alabama residents.
Federal Judge Says Trump Can’t Sue Twitter from Florida
An attorney for the former president said they expected the decision.
Appeals Court Tosses Massage Envy Coupon Suit Settlement
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals tosses Massage Envy’s voucher settlement due to Class Action Fairness Act issues.
Wrongful Death Suit Against Camp Besco Can Proceed to Court, Appellate Justices Rule
The Camp Bisco music festival is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit after a patron died back in 2016.