University of Arkansas Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over 2019 Death of Andrea Torres
A lawsuit was recently settled over the 2019 death of a University of Arkansas student.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Lawsuit Filed Against Real Water After Consumers Experience Liver Failure
Earlier this week, a lawsuit was filed against Real Water over concerns it may be causing liver failure.
Federal Judge Set to Rule on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Cruise Ship Ban
A federal judge is set to rule on Florida’s motion for a preliminary injunction in the state’s lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Conditional Sailing Order,” which has suspended cruise line operations amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In its complaint, Florida has alleged that the CDC’s order supersedes the department’s authority. Attorneys
Rapper Soulja Boy Accused of Physical and Sexual Assault, Forcing Ex-Partner to Miscarry Baby
Soulja Boy allegedly sexually assaulted, beat, threatened, and imprisoned his ex-partner over the course of their years-long, on-and-off relationship.
Los Angeles Filmmaker Sues LAPD, Uncle After Being Shot With Rubber Bullets at Protests
A 23-year-old Los Angeles filmmaker is suing the city’s police department after being shot with rubber bullets during a summertime protested. According to CBS Local-Los Angeles, the plaintiffs include the city of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department—and plaintiff Asim Jamal Shakir, Jr.’s own uncle, who is an officer on the force. According to
Snapchat Enacts Policy Changes After Oregon Boy’s Cyberbullying Suicide
Snapchat has begun to make policy changes following a class action lawsuit that was filed after an Oregon boy’s suicide. According to FOX12, the 73-page lawsuit was filed earlier this week against Snapchat, YOLO, and LMK, on behalf of Kristin Bride, and the Tyler Clementi Foundation. The latter organization is an anti-cyberbullying group. Kristin Bride’s
Massachusetts Sues Publicis Groupe for Marketing OxyContin
AG Maura Healey files lawsuit against marketing group for allegedly fueling the opioid crisis.
Kiwanis Pays Out $6 Million to 7 More Boy’s Home Victims
Kiwanis’ insurer settles case with abuse victims.
Civil Rights Advocates File New Lawsuit Against Florida’s “Anti-Riot” Law
Civil rights advocates have filed a joint lawsuit against Florida’s recently enacted “anti-riot” law, which they claim was designed to target Black protesters. The law, as LegalReader.com noted earlier this month, was supported by Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that the lawsuit was filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and
California Judge Tosses Twitter Lawsuit Against Texas Attorney General Paxton
In her ruling, the judge found that Twitter’s lawsuit was “premature,” since Paxton’s office has yet to acquire legal authority to demand the company’s internal communications.