Does Nike Discriminate Against Pregnant Women? Some Female Athletes Think So.
Nike recently found itself the target of pregnancy discrimination accusations.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Settlement Reached in Medical Malpractice Suits Against Newburyport Psychiatrist
Dr. Keith R. Ablow recently agreed to settle medical malpractice lawsuits against him that alleged he took advantage of patients while treating them for depression.
Terrance Lewis, Exonerated After Life Sentence, to Sue Philadelphia for Wrongful Imprisonment
Police allegedly failed to follow up on compelling leads, opting instead to frame Lewis for murder.
Appeals Court Will Let Student Loan Borrower Pursue Company That ‘Forgot’ Repayment Options
Great Lakes Educational Loan Services pushed Nicole Nelson into forbearance and deferment, never telling her she could qualify for income-based repayment plans.
Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.
Spotify Settles 2 Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
Late last month, Spotify agreed to settle two copyright infringement lawsuits.
Motel 6 Will Pay $12m for Sharing Guest Lists with Immigration Enforcement
It’s not the first time Motel 6 has been accused of feeding guest lists to I.C.E., either.
ACLU Lawsuit Claims Pennsylvania State Police Are Profiling Latino Motorists
One officer’s badge is associated with the arrest of at least 19 undocumented migrants, many of whom had no outstanding deportation orders.
Smashburger Faces Litigation for its Triple Double Burger
Judge dismisses In-N-Out’s case against Smashburger for it’s Triple Double, but a class action is still pending.
Yale Settles Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit with Former Basketball Captain
A settlement was recently reached between a former Yale basketball captain and the university, ending a sexual misconduct lawsuit.