SoCal Branch of ACLU Sues Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency to Stop Detainee Transfers
With cooperation between Orange County jails and I.C.E. about to end, the ACLU fears immigrants will be sent far from their families and lawyers.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Immigrant Advocates Sue A.G. Barr for Denying Asylum-Seekers Bond
Barr is trying to give I.C.E. and its affiliates exclusive authority to order immigrants’ release.
African American Student Alleges She was Denied Graduation Honor Due to Race
A lawsuit was just filed against Cleveland Central High School and others after an African American student was denied a graduation honor to allegedly prevent white flight.
Lawsuit Claims Doctor Performed Surgery on Wrong Eye without Anesthesia
A lawsuit was recently filed against an eye doctor and his practice after a patient claimed he operated on the wrong eye without anesthesia.
WGA and Eight Writers Sue Agencies Over Packaging Fees
The Writers Guild of America and several writers have filed a lawsuit against Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies over packaging fees.
$1 Million Settlement Reached in College Athlete Gibson’s Case
A University of Arizona field athlete receives nearly $1 million in abuse settlement.
Trump Says MA Prosecutors Seeking to End Courthouse Arrests of Migrants Love Crime
According to Trump, only a D.A. who’s okay with crime would want to end a controversial practice.
Lyft Loses N.Y. Supreme Court Case, Has to Pay Drivers Minimum Wage
Lyft claims a court ruling forcing it to pay drivers like regular cabbies works to Uber’s benefit.
Boeing Tries to Offshore Lion Air Lawsuits to Indonesia
And attorneys for Lion Air victims’ families say the proposed venue change doesn’t make much sense.
Terranea Resort Agrees to $2.1M Settlement, Ending Wage Dispute Suit with Employees
Earlier this week, the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes agreed to a $2.1 million lawsuit with workers to settle a wage dispute lawsuit.