Boeing Sued By Pilots for ‘Cover-Up’ Behind Max 8 Crashes
The pilots say that Boeing down-played the risks of potentially deadly software–all so customers could get a better deal over Airbus.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Inmate Who had Free Weekends Attacked Wife, Lawsuit Claims
A lawsuit was recently filed against Webster County, a former sheriff, and dispatcher over allegations they were negligent in the abuse of Felicia Robinson.
Exonerated Wisconsin Prisoner Takes Detective and Dentists to Court
Robert Lee Stinson says a retired Wisconsin police detective and two dentists used poor-quality forensic evidence to frame him for the murder of a neighbor.
Erie County Agrees to Settle Suit Over 2018 Work-Release Inmate Death
A settlement was reached earlier this week, ending a suit between Erie County and the family of a deceased work-release inmate, Felix Manus.
Boy Scouts Make Animated Sex Abuse Awareness Videos Amidst Flurry of Lawsuits
Even though they’re facing a wave of lawsuits, B.S.A. leadership says they’ve seen a drastic decline in abuse allegations since the 1970s and 80s.
Judge Blocks I.C.E. From Making More Immigration Arrests in Massachusetts Courthouses
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to stop making immigration arrests at Massachusetts courthouses. According to the Boston Globe, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling backs requests made by at least two local prosecutors. Her preliminary injunction will prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents “from civilly arresting parties, witnesses, and others attending
Settlement: Sacramento County Will Dedicate More than $20 Million to Jail Improvements
While the county plans to hire more staff and increase services for mentally disabled inmates, attorneys say the core problem of overcrowding remains.
Father of Sandy Hook Victim Wins Defamation Lawsuit
A lawsuit recently settled between the father of a Sandy Hook School shooting victim and a publishing company that claimed the attack never happened.
Dean of MSU’s Osteopathic Medicine Accused of Misconduct
Jury convicts former dean of Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Strampel, on charges of misconduct in office and two counts of willful neglect of duty.
UCLA Gyno Charged with Sex Abuse, Fifth Victim Comes Forward
Long-time University of California, Los Angeles gynecologist has been accused by give women of sexual assault.