Judge Dismisses Hemp Company’s Lawsuit Against Oregon County
Josephine County officials burnt $2.5 million worth of hemp, which they had mistakenly seized as marijuana.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Oregon Civil Rights Agency Hit with $2.3M Lawsuit Over Discrimination Allegations
Carol Johnson, a Black female lawyer, is suing Oregon’s civil rights agency over alleged racial discrimination.
Netflix Won’t Get Break in “Making a Murderer” Defamation Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by a former Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy who claims “Making a Murderer” ruined his reputation.
Disney Executive Says Company Discriminated Against His Sexual Orientation
A Disney executive has filed a lawsuit against the entertainment company, claiming it discriminated against him on the basis of his sexual orientation. According to Fox News, the lawsuit was filed just days before Disney is scheduled to commence its Pride Month celebrations. “Plaintiff had direct and repeated complaints to HR about the discrimination he
Lawsuit Alleges Woman’s Parkinson’s Disease Caused by the Herbicide Paraquat
The complaint alleges that Syngenta’s communications manager wrote in her notebook that the company shouldn’t phase out atrazine “until we know about” paraquat, “because of studies showing that it might be associated with Parkinson’s disease.”
Half of $8.1M Settlement in Hawaii Thai Workers Case Received
Thai workers will receive compensation in EEOC lawsuit.
Lawsuit: Maryland Jail Only Let Christians Apply for Chaplain Position
Plaintiff Edrees Bridges–a Muslim who worked at the jail as a volunteer chaplain–said applicants for a paid position were required to sign a “Statement of Applicant’s Christian Faith.”
Justice Department Asks Judge to Dismiss Lafayette Square Lawsuit Against Trump
Government attorneys said neither Trump nor law enforcement should be held liable for ensuring the security of a sitting president.
AmerisourceBergen ‘Pillbillies’ Emails Take Center Stage
Distributors internal communications called into question at trial.
Houston Methodist Hospital Targeted in Lawsuit Over Mandated COVID-19 Vaccine
Houston Methodist hospital gave employees a deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but a handful of employees are suing and refuse to get vaccinated.