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Perry Funeral Home, WSU and DMC Under Fire in Lawsuit Involving Deceased Infant Remains

Brianna Smith - October 25, 2018

Back in July, a resident of Detroit filed a lawsuit against Perry Funeral Home, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, and Harper-Hutzel Hospitals. Inc. over allegations that the defendants “breached contracts by not properly taking possession of, transporting and or storing the deceased remains of infant bodies after requesting a donation for purposes of research.” The suit itself was filed in Wayne County Circuit Court and is in the spotlight in response to recent discoveries inside the Perry Funeral Home.

Appeals Court Revives Child Slavery Lawsuit Against Nestle and Cargill Co.

Ryan J. Farrick - October 25, 2018

On Tuesday, a U.S. federal appeals court reinstated a child slavery lawsuit against the United States’ branch of Nestle SA and Cargill Co. Both companies, reports Reuters, are accused of propagating child slavery on cocoa plantations in the West African nation of Ivory Coast. The decision was made by a panel of judges sitting on

Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Drug Companies for High Insulin Prices

Sara E. Teller - October 25, 2018

Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Drug Companies for High Insulin Prices

Michael Avenatti Ordered to Pay $4.85M in Back Pay Lawsuit

Brianna Smith - October 24, 2018

Earlier this week, a judge in California ruled that Michael Avenatti, lawyer to actress Stormy Daniels, must pay $4.85 million in back pay to an attorney who used to work for his former law firm. The ruling marks the “first time the potential presidential candidate is being held personally liable in the lawsuit over back pay.”

University of Southern California Proposes $215 Million Settlement in Student Sex Abuse Case

Ryan J. Farrick - October 24, 2018

While the University of Southern California settled a sex abuse lawsuit for $215 million on Friday, more women are coming forward to allege abuse against the school’s former head gynecologist. The New York Times reports that the settlement has yet to be approved by a court. It’s among the largest reached by a university facing

Horning Brothers Settles Sexual Harassment Claims with Attorney General

Sara E. Teller - October 24, 2018

Horning Brothers Settles Sexual Harassment Claims with Attorney General

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Electric Scooter Companies Hit With Class Action Lawsuit As Reports of Injuries Climbs

Brianna Smith - October 24, 2018

Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against a handful of electric scooter companies over allegations of gross negligence “related to injuries sustained by both riders and pedestrians.” The suit itself was filed on behalf of nine plaintiffs who allege in the suit that they “sustained injuries due to the proliferation of electric scooters in their communities.” Bird, Lime, Segway, and Xiaomi are the four scooter companies named as defendants in the suit. It’s important to note that two of the defendants, Bird and Lime, are currently operating in Denver, Colorado without proper permits.

Supreme Court Orders Temporary Halt to ‘Climate Kids’ Lawsuit

Ryan J. Farrick - October 23, 2018

On Friday, the United States Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to the so-called ‘Climate Kids’ lawsuit. Scheduled to move to trial October 29th, Juliana v. United States was last heard in District Court in Oregon. The plaintiffs claim the federal government’s actions have contributed to man-made climate change, violating youths’ constitutional rights to life,

Seattle Judge Scraps NRA’s Suit Against City Gun Storage Ordinance

Ryan J. Farrick - October 23, 2018

A Seattle judged dismissed a gun storage lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association and a Washington firearms advocacy organization. The suit, writes Fox News, takes aim at state legislation. A recently-passed Seattle ordinance requires that gun-owners ‘lock’ their firearms when not carrying or otherwise using them. King County Superior Court Judge Barbara Linde discarded

Euclid NAACP Asks City to Terminate Officer Named in Civil Rights Suit

Ryan J. Farrick - October 22, 2018

The NAACP in Euclid, OH is calling for the termination of a local police officer facing a civil rights complaint. Last Thursday, a former Euclid resident filed a suit against the city and Officer James Aoki for “false arrest, malicious prosecution and excessive force.” FOX8.com reports that attorneys for 46-year old Shajuan Gray claim their

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