Climate Kids’ Lawsuit at Major Crossroads Today
The U.S. government is appealing its failed attempt to dismiss the suit last year.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Class Action Claims I.C.E. Uses Deep South Prisons to Keep Asylum-Seekers From Winning Parole
In one I.C.E. district, parole approvals dropped from 75% in 2016 to less than 2% today.
JP Morgan Chase Settles Lawsuit Over Parental Leave for $5M
JPMorgan Chase agreed to settle a case over paid parental leave for new fathers earlier this week.
Connecticut Inmates Potentially Exposed to Hepatitis C, HIV Win Small Settlement from State
Some inmates won only $750, when they’d initially been seeking at least $1 million each.
Bail No More: 5 Legal Factors to Consider In Choosing the Right Criminal Lawyer
Being accused of a crime is truly terrifying. Making sure you have the right criminal lawyer is key to ensuring you get justice.
Idaho Immigrant Sues Canyon County Jail for Accepting Bond, Refusing Release as ICE Moved in for Arrest
Ramon Espinoza-Rodriguez says Canyon County let his daughter pay a $1,000 bond, but then kept him locked up for ICE.
Lawsuit Claims Texas Ranch Failed to Protect Two Boys from Sexual Abuse
Two boys who were allegedly sexually abused at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch just filed a lawsuit against the ranch.
State Legislators Want to Ensure Access to Opioid Settlement Funds
The amended House Bill 2751, which unanimously passed out of the House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget, seeks to ensure the state treasury received opioid lawsuit settlement funds.
Family of Naked Oklahoma Teen Shot Dead By Edmond Police Sues City
Attorneys say police should’ve tried to de-escalate–instead, they chased, shot and killed a clearly disturbed young man.
Family of Texas Woman Settles with Mineral County Sheriff Randy Adams After Baffling Detox Death
Kelly Coltrain died during withdrawal, left in a pile of her own vomit as deputies ignored her repeated pleas to see a doctor.