Lawsuit Filed Over Nissan Stadium Strip Search
Nakisha Breedlove filed a lawsuit earlier this month, claiming she was forced to undergo an unlawful strip and cavity search at Nissan Stadium.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Never Post Pictures of Your Car Accident on Social Media
The temptation to share everything on social media – from your lunch to your pets – is strong. However, some things should never be shared. Pictures of your car accident are near the top of the list.
Lawyer Suspended for Excessive Filing, Wasting Court’s Resources
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s disciplinary board recommended a five-year suspension for attorney Thomas Peter Gannon of Delaware County after he submitted an excessive number of filings, allegedly wasting valuable court resources.
Missouri Supreme Court Orders Mercy Hospital to Pay Patient Millions
Accused of taking too long to diagnose a vulnerable patient’s rare disorder, Springfield’s Mercy Hospital will have to foot a $28 million bill.
Family of Overland Park Teenager Killed by Police Gets Settlement
The family of 17-year old John Albers, killed last year by an Overland Park police officer, has settled with the city for $2.3 million. Activists say that even though damages will be paid out, there are still many questions left lingering.
Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps Accused of Medical Malpractice in New Lawsuit
Dorothy Cowles of Ellington, CT, recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and the town after EMTs failed to properly strap her onto a stretcher, causing her to fall.
EU Court Strips McDonald’s of ‘Big Mac’ Trademark
After two years of litigation in a European Union court, McDonald’s has lost its right to the ‘Big Mac’ trademark across the continent.
Polster Will Not Sanction AG for 60 Minutes Comments
Judge Dan Polster watched the ’60 Minutes’ segment that ran on CBS last month interviewing Republican Attorney General and Governor-elect Mike DeWine along with two attorneys and had read the transcript. He will not sanction DeWine or the attorneys for the statements made.
Judge: No Relief for Furloughed Federal Workers
An assortment of federal workers’ unions are suing the government, many saying their employees are being forced to work without pay. But a recent ruling could put a halter any hope for relief.
Salvadoran Woman Awarded Restraining Order Against I.C.E.
Roxana Orellana Santos, arrested while eating a sandwich in 2008, is on the verge of deportation. Asked by a judge to remain in the United States until her civil rights lawsuit could be resolved, she was recently arrested by I.C.E. during a routine check-in with authorities.