James Franco Reaches Settlement With “Sexually Exploited” Acting Students
Franco allegedly coerced women into producing “orgy type” scenes in his now-defunct Studio 4 acting school.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Federal Judge Scraps Nunes Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN
The judge found that Nunes’s lawsuit didn’t meet certain filing criteria, and also fell short of the court’s standards.
Eight Children Say Chocolate Companies Like Nestlé Aided and Abetted Slavery in Ivory Coast
The U.S. Supreme Court has previously refused to hear cases filed against chocolate companies overseas.
Philadelphia Doctor Hit with Criminal Complaint Over Involuntary Manslaughter Allegations
Dr. Walter Wrenn was recently named in a lawsuit alleging involuntary manslaughter after one of his patients died from an accident opioid overdose.
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.
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.