Equinox Gym Chain Under Fire in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Equinox, a gym chain, was recently named in a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Cases Lost in Translation and How to Avoid Them
Litigation is a hostage to exact language. Firms that handle multilingual cases need to have access to professional translators well before the start of the case.
ACLU Sues Trump Administration for Turning Away Migrants at Southern Border
Immigration activists warn that the Trump administration has weaponized coronavirus against legitimate asylum-seekers, including children.
Bankruptcy Judge Gives Boy Scouts Reprieve from Sex Abuse Cases
The injunction will prevent any new claims from being filed against the Boy Scouts’ local councils.
California Regulators Declare Uber and Lyft Drivers are Employees
Recently, regulators in California determined gig workers working for Lyft and Uber are to be considered employees going forward.
Michigan A.G. Dana Nessel Sues Boyce Hydro LLC, Operator of Failed Edenville Dam
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Boyce Hydro LLC, the private owner of the failed Edenville Dam. The Edenville and Sanford dams, both located along the Tittabawassee River near Midland, collapsed in May amidst record-setting rainfall. The ensuing floodwaters wrought extensive damage in downstream communities, with losses estimated around $175 million.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Approves $6m Settlement for Dontrell Stephens
Stephens, who was unarmed and had been riding his bicycle in a West Palm Beach neighborhood, was shot within 7 seconds of a deputy pulling up behind him.
Legoland California Sued for Refusing Refunds During Coronavirus Lockdown
Consumers say Legoland refused to give back their money, even after closing in response to California’s stay-at-home orders.
West Virginia VA Hospital Faces Lawsuits for Multiple Deaths
West Virginia VA medical center slammed with lawsuits concerning patient deaths ruled as homicides.
EEOC, Jet Propolsion Laboratory Agree Age Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement for $10M
NASA’s Jet Propolsion Laboratory recently agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit for $10 million.