Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert Asked V.P. Pence for Permission to Sue Him
Rep. Gohmert is trying to force Pence to exercise an uncertain authority to overturn electoral votes.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Trump Campaign Escalates Wisconsin Election Lawsuit to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump is foisting yet another election lawsuit onto the United States Supreme Court. According to The Wisconsin State Journal, the Trump campaign is contesting a dismissal of an elections lawsuit filed with the Badger State’s Supreme Court. In their complaint, the campaign claimed that Wisconsin ignored its own voting procedures in several counties.
Lone Wolf Housing Authority Sued for Denying Vacancy
The Justice Department’s civil rights division announced in mid-December it had filed a lawsuit against the Housing Authority of the Town of Lone Wolf in Oklahoma and two of its former employees, alleging the authority shared with a white applicant they had units available but indicated in speaking with black applicant all were already occupied.
Son Sues Parents for Tossing His Porn & Wins
Michigan plaintiff files a lawsuit against his parents for throwing away his pornography collection and they’re ordered to pay damages.
Androscoggin County Inmate Files Lawsuit Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination
A former female inmate in Androscoggin County recently filed a lawsuit against Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce and five county jail employees.
Judge Allows Lawsuit Aimed at Banning Bear Baiting to Proceed
U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy Dale is allowing a lawsuit to proceed that is targeting bear baiting.
CRST Agrees to Preliminary $12.5M Settlement in Wage Dispute Lawsuit
CRST recently agreed to a preliminary settlement agreement with thousands of former drivers who sued to company over wage disputes.
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Iowa Pig Farmer Over Wife’s Murder
The family of late Amy Lynn Mullis is suing Todd Mullis, her husband, in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Class Action Decries “Appalling and Inhumane” Conditions in Missouri’s St. Francois County Jail
One inmate told his attorneys that he’d gotten so hungry in St. Francois County Jail that he was reduced to eating toothpaste wrapped in toilet paper.
Lawsuit: Nevada Mom Says Charter School Forced Her Biracial Son to Claim “White Privilege”
The lawsuit suggests that William Clark–who is biracial–was singled out for privilege checks because of his White appearance.