Judge: City of Lafayette Can Sue Comedian Who Created Satire “Antifa” Events on Facebook
An attorney for comedian John Merrifield said the city’s suit has no standing–and was filed by “embarrassed” administrators who fell for an obvious joke.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Chicago Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Aggressively Anti-Immigrant Public Charge Rule
The oft-criticized rule would have meant that immigrants who receive any sort of public assistance–no matter the reason–could have been ineligible for green cards or permanent residency.
Supreme Court Questions Whether Injured Louisiana Police Officer Can Sue Black Lives Matter Activist
In a split decision, the justices ordered a lower court to consider whether the officer’s lawsuit is even legal under Louisiana state law.
Judge Says Amazon Warehouse Workers Angry About COVID Precautions Should’ve Taken Their Complaints to OSHA
A Brooklyn-based judge says that courts lack the expertise to address company-specific workplace safety policies.
Family of Murdered Mob Boss “Whitey” Bulger Files Suit Against U.S. Bureau of Prisons
After 17 years on the run and 5 years behind bars, Bulger was bludgeoned to death less than 12 hours after being transferred to a West Virginia penitentiary.
Michigan Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign Lawsuit
A Michigan judged has dismissed a Trump campaign lawsuit to temporarily halt ballot counting in Michigan. As LegalReader reported earlier this week, the suit was one of several that President Trump’s re-election campaign filed against hotly contested states, including Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia. In Michigan, the commander-in-chief alleged irregularities in the vote count and has
Former CBS 11 Reporter Agrees to Settlement Over Age Discrimination Allegations
CBS recently announced a settlement with a former employee to end an age discrimination lawsuit.
Homeowners File Land Ownership Lawsuit Over Oyster Farm Plan
Friends of Bassing Beach file a lawsuit asking the court to review land ownership rights.
Wrongful Death Administration Claim Filed Over Fatal Arches National Park Incident
Arches National Park was recently named in $270 million wrongful death administration claim after Esther Nakajjigo, a 25-year-old woman, was killed at the park.
Georgia City and Civil Rights Groups Settle Lawsuit Over Utility Access for $450K
LeGrange, Georgia recently agreed to settle a lawsuit over access to basic utility services.