Civil Death a Constitutional Concern in Rhode Island Prisons
The practice lets courts consider prisoners serving life sentences as practically and legally “dead.”
Lawsuits & Litigation
Salesforce Under Fire in New Human Trafficking Lawsuit
Salesforce came under fire earlier this week when 50 women filed a lawsuit alleging the software company facilitated human trafficking. According to the suit, Salesforce “provided the now defunct Backpage.com with the digital tools to bring new pimps, johns, and human traffickers onto its website.” The kicker? At the same time this was allegedly going
Mother Sues Weather Channel for $125M Over Accident that Killed Her Son
Back in March 2017, three storm chasers for The Weather Channel (TWC) were involved in a car accident in northern Texas that claimed each of their lives. Now, the mother of one of the storm chasers recently filed a lawsuit against TWC for $125 million. The mother, Karen Di Piazza, filed the suit in federal
Supreme Court Hears Inmate’s Oral Arguments Regarding Jury Selection
Curtis Flowers underwent six trials and was ultimately convicted of murder. However, the Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments regarding the prosecutor’s jury selection.
Judge Certifies Class Action Against Private Prison Contractor CoreCivic
Startling internal communications convinced a U.S. judge to change her mind and certify the class.
Kate Steinle’s Parents Can’t Sue San Francisco Over Sanctuary Policies
Steinle was shot an killed by an undocumented immigrant in 2015.
Jury Awards Man $80M in Lawsuit Claiming Roundup Gave Him Cancer
Earlier this month, a jury awarded a man in California $80 million in damages, ending a suit he filed over allegations that Roundup gave him cancer.
Settlement Reached in Case Involving Wrongful Death of Irish Businessman
Back in August 2015, Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman, was found bludgeoned to death in his Davidson County home at 160 Panther Creek Court in the Meadowlands, a golf-course community. Shortly after, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of Corbett’s estate, including his two children from his first marriage. His first wife passed
Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Cruise Lines International Association, City of Juneau Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Passenger Fees
Cruise Lines International Association of Alaska (CLIA) and City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) agreed to settle a suit over allegations that CBJ was wrongfully using passenger fees.