Impact of Missouri Breed-Specific Legislation on Lawsuits in St. Louis
Breed-Specific Legislation adds a challenging layer to Missouri’s dog bite laws, particularly in the St. Louis area where city-level breed bans create a patchwork of regulations.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Federal Court Rules Against Mass Firing of DHHS Employees
In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Melissa R. Dubose wrote that “the record is completely devoid of any evidence that the Defendants have performed any research on the repercussions of issuing and executing the plans announced in the Communiqué.
DC Lawsuit Accuses Gov.’t of Polluting Anacostia River
“The federal government has been the number one driver of pollution in the Anacostia River for over 150 years, treating the District’s iconic natural resource as a cost-free dumping ground for the toxic waste and chemicals it generated,” D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.
AG Bonta Sues SoCal Real Estate Tycoons Over “Slum-Like” Conditions
“Nijjar and his associates have treated lawsuit after lawsuit and code violation after code violation as the cost of doing business and have been allowed to operate and collect hundreds of millions of dollars each year from families who sleep, shower, and feed their children in unhealthy and deplorable conditions,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
Attorneys General Sue to Stop Trump from Unleashing “Weapons of War” on States
“Forced reset triggers turn semi-automatic firearms into weapons of war capable of inflicting devastating impacts on Maryland communities,” Brown said in a press release. “The Trump administration’s decision to send these previously seized firearms back to Maryland, where they are illegal, makes our neighbors and children more vulnerable to mass shootings.”
Lawsuit: Education Dept. Cuts to Mental Health Hurt States, Leave Children Vulnerable
“By cutting funding for these lifesaving youth mental health programs, the Department of Education is abandoning our children when they need us most,” New York AG Letitia James said in a statement.
Indiana Takes Aim at “Deplorable” Conditions at Deerfield Estates Mobile Home Park
“Our office filed a lawsuit against the owners of a La Porte mobile home park for unsafe, unlivable conditions. We’re demanding accountability and better living standards for residents. From broken utilities to unsafe living spaces, we’re holding property owners responsible and seeking justice for tenants who don’t deserve to be treated this way,” Rokita wrote on Twitter.
Nevada Lawsuit Says YouTube Policies Hurt Kids
“One of the core responsibilities of my office is consumer protection, and there may be no more important consumers than Nevada’s youth,” Ford said in a statement. “Today’s litigation is a necessary step to ensure that our state’s youth are not exploited by social media platforms and that they can grow into adults without the addictive and harmful impacts that these platforms can cause.”
Court Rules Lawsuit Challenging Solitary Confinement of Incarcerated New Yorkers with Disabilities Can Proceed in Brooklyn as a Class Action
DOCCS and OMH continue to subject hundreds of people with disabilities held in state prisons to solitary confinement, which is defined under HALT as “any form of cell confinement…for more than 17 hours a day.”
Policyholders Win Jury Trial in Class Action against CNO Financial
Based on the jury verdict, total damages for the class comprised of approximately 2,000 policyholders are now estimated at $83.2 million after deducting prior settlement payments. With interest added, total damages are estimated at $211.3 million.