New York Police Department to Pay $300k to Transgender Woman Who Was Harassed, Humiliated By Officers
Linda Dominguez says officers kept her shackled–in pink handcuffs–for hours, all while referring to her using masculine pronouns.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Trump Campaign Files Yet Another Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Michigan From Certifying Election Results
Most of the campaign’s lawsuits, to date, have been unsuccessful.
Journalists Win Class-Action Lawsuit Against LA Times Over Unequal Pay Dispute
The Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing recently agreed to settle a lawsuit with a group of journalists over a pay dispute.
Female LAPD Officer Sues City Over Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Allegations
A Los Angeles police officer is suing the city over claims of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Can I Sue My Landlord for Apartment Injuries?
If your damage is due to your own negligence you cannot blame the landlord. For example, your apartment is so filthy you’re sliding and falling on a pile of your own dirty clothes in your bedroom.
DOJ Supports Plaintiff in Veteran’s Day Parade Lawsuit
The DOJ files an SOI in support of a lawsuit over the cancellation of a Veteran’s Day parade.
Knight Specialty Insurance Attempts to Avoid Wrongful Death Suit By Filing Suit of Its Own
Knight Specialty Insurance recently filed a federal lawsuit in hopes to avoid a wrongful death suit that was filed against it by the estate of a former truck driver.
Judge: City of Lafayette Can Sue Comedian Who Created Satire “Antifa” Events on Facebook
An attorney for comedian John Merrifield said the city’s suit has no standing–and was filed by “embarrassed” administrators who fell for an obvious joke.
Chicago Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Aggressively Anti-Immigrant Public Charge Rule
The oft-criticized rule would have meant that immigrants who receive any sort of public assistance–no matter the reason–could have been ineligible for green cards or permanent residency.
Supreme Court Questions Whether Injured Louisiana Police Officer Can Sue Black Lives Matter Activist
In a split decision, the justices ordered a lower court to consider whether the officer’s lawsuit is even legal under Louisiana state law.