Judge Tosses Coronavirus Safety Lawsuit Filed by Smithfield Workers
In his ruling, the judge said that Smithfield’s already acted to improve worker safety.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Lawsuit: California Woman Didn’t Get Coronavirus Stimulus Because of Husband’s Immigration Status
The Jane Doe plaintiff says she would’ve been eligible to receive a stimulus check–and that the only thing disqualifying her is her husband’s lack of a Social Security Number.
Former Inmates at Kentucky’s LaRue County Detention Center Win $1.1 Settlement
The lawsuit stems from allegations that former LaRue County Detention Center deputy jailer Jerome Perry molested nearly a dozen women at the jail.
Hurt at Work? Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
Seeking financial compensation after you’ve been injured can be stressful; the process is also time-consuming. A lawyer can help you save time and give you peace of mind.
Childcare Center Hit with Wrongful Death Suit in Wake of Infant’s Death
Little People Child Development Center was recently hit with a wrongful death lawsuit over the 2019 death of an infant.
Supreme Court Rules in Romag vs. Fossil Trademark Infringement Case
Supreme Court rules a plaintiff does not have to prove willful infringement to receive damages in trademark case.
Royal Caribbean Sued After Employee Dies from Coronavirus
Pujiyoko, a 27-year old Indonesian national, died after Royal Caribbean encouraged its employees to “party”–despite CDC warnings instructing cruise lines to protect employees and passengers.
Lawsuit: Coronavirus Relief Refuses Benefits to U.S.-Citizen Children of Undocumented Immigrants
The lawsuit claims that government officials are illegally blocking aid to undocumented parents with citizen children.
King County to Pay $2.25m to Family of Black Teen Killed by Deputies
MiChance Dunlap-Gittens was shot to death in a sting operation against his 16-year old friend.
Former Distillery CEO Formally Denies Allegations of Gender DIscrimination
Grover Wickersham, the former CEO of Eastside Distilling, recently issued a formal response to a lawsuit accusing him of gender discrimination and denied all the allegations.