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.
Lawsuits & Litigation
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.
Michigan Secretary of State, County Clerks Hit with Lawsuit Over Accuracy of Voter Rolls
Though the presidential election is still months away, many across the country are making preparations for what is hoped to be a smooth election. But one Michigan man has already found a concerning matter with the Michigan voting system and has filed a lawsuit over it. According to Tony Daunt, the director of Michigan Freedom
Albertsons, Safeway Hit with Lawsuit Over Toilet Paper Price Gouging
Albertsons was recently hit with a lawsuit over allegations that some of its stores dramatically increased prices on certain essential items during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated Lawsuit Says U.S. Companies Paid Off Taliban to Keep Contracts Active
The families of Gold Star soldiers killed in Afghanistan have expanded a lawsuit which accuses U.S. military contractors of paying protection money to the Taliban. The Wall Street Journal reports that two companies have been identified in an amended complaint. Together, the businesses received at least $1.7 billion to implement aid projects in Afghanistan. Their