Oregon Judge Says Food Poisoning and Disgusting Meals for Prisoners Aren’t Eighth Amendment Violations
Giving prisoners food so bad it gets them sick every several months apparently doesn’t pose anything of a constitutional crisis.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Former Chadds Ford Adviser Turned Drug Informant Blown Out By Federal Jury
Peter Bistrian’s lawsuit against eight prison guards was dismissed, but he’s still suing the government for $3 million in a separate case.
Police Find Hiding Convict After He Lets Out Loud Fart
A man is discovered by authorities after he lets out loud fart. A flight also makes an emergency landing after a man won’t stop farting.
West Coast Judge Blocks Trump’s Attack on Asylum
But the ruling won’t be without controversy–one of Judge Jon Tigar’s counterparts on the East Coast upheld the administration’s decision scarcely hours earlier.
ACLU to Sue Trump Administration for Expanding Fast-Track Deportation Program
The ACLU says the policy change will deprive migrants of their due process rights.
Was Your Data Compromised in the Equifax Data Breach? You May be Entitled to Compensation
Were you one of the millions of people affected by the 2017 Equifax hack? If so, you may have some money coming your way. Earlier this month, Equifax agreed to fork over close to $700 million in fines and restitution. Of that amount, $425 million will be set aside for consumer payouts to cover things
Google Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Along with paying out $11 million to settle an age discrimination lawsuit, Google’s on the hook for $13 million more in another claim.
ACLU Sues Federal Government After Immigration Activists Are Arbitrarily Detained
The government’s been making lists of activists and attorneys–and then harassing them at the border.
Former Kalamazoo Urogynecologist Settles Wrongful Death Suit from the 1990s
Dr. Roger Beyer, a former Kalamazoo urogynecologist currently under state investigation agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit from the 1990s.
Warner Bros. Hit with Lawsuit by Former ‘IT’ Movie Producers
Warner Bros. is at the center of a new lawsuit alleging it prevented two former executive producers from working on the newer ‘It’ movies.