NJ Supreme Court Upholds $1.8M Award to Woman Attacked on NJ Transit Bus
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided to uphold a ruling that will award a woman who was attacked on an NJ Transit bus $1.8 million.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Convict Fiancé Sues North Carolina Powerball Winner
A North Carolina woman who struck big with a lucky Powerball ticket is facing an unexpected challenge to her winnings—filed by her ex-fiancé, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. The News & Observer reports that Marie Holmes made it big in 2015. Holmes as, at the time, only 26 years old.
Federal Judge Tosses Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Transgender Fire Chief in Rural Georgia
Rachel Mosby says she was terminated soon after she began reporting to work as a woman.
7 Instances Where a Tenant Can Sue a Landlord
When issues do come up, it is best to communicate in writing with your landlord. Should you end up in a legal battle, you’ll have written proof of requests made that will be hard for the landlord to dispute.
What You Need to Know About Mississippi Car Accident Laws
Failure to bring your claim within this three-year deadline can result in losing your legal right to recover entirely.
Indiana Excessive Force Suit May Get Settled
Plaintiffs in excessive force case want officers to be held accountable.
Two Funeral Homes, Funeral Director Named in Lawsuit Over Unattended Bodies
A federal lawsuit was recently filed against two funeral homes and a former funeral director over claims they left dozens of bodies unattended for months.
Lawsuit Says Woman was Kept in Hospice for Financial Gain
Massachusetts superior court rules woman’s hospice claim can move forward.
EEOC: Intel Discriminated Against Older Workers During 2015, 2016 Layoffs
Earlier this week, the EEOC concluded that Intel discriminated against older workers during mass layoffs in 2015 and 2016.
Black St. Louis Cop Beaten By Fellow Officers to Receive $5m Settlement
The City of St. Louis will pay $5 million to Luther Hall, a Black policeman who was beaten by fellow officers while working an undercover job during the Jason Stockley protests in 2017. KMOV4 reports that Hall was assigned to work within a crowd of protesters following the acquittal of St. Louis Police Officer Jason