Trump Signs Memorandum That’d Make Immigrant Sponsors Reimburse Government for Welfare Use
President Trump is drawing on Clinton-era legislation to further his own crackdown on immigration.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Lawsuit Alleges Cento is Selling Imposter San Marzano Tomatoes
A class-action lawsuit was recently filed by three home cooks in California over allegations that San Marzano tomatoes sold by Cento are imposters.
New York City Starbucks Stores Sued for Using Potentially Dangerous Pest Control Strips
Starbucks was recently sued over allegations some of the coffee chain’s New York City stores used pest control strips that put customers and employees at risk.
More Veterans Sue 3M Over Defective Earplugs
With the D.O.J. lawsuit behind it, 3M is now at the center of lawsuits filed by veterans who claim the defective earplugs caused hearing loss.
Supreme Court Lets Lawsuit Against Newport Beach, CA, Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Man Continue
The High Court’s refusal means Newport Beach officers’ use of force may be judged by a jury.
Class Action Accuses Lyft of Securities Fraud, Misleading Investors
The lawsuit alleges that Lyft intentionally concealed big risks from investors before going public.
Sacramento Sued for Mass Arrests During Stephon Clark Protests
The lawsuit says officers wanted to keep protesters out of Sacramento’s wealthy east side.
Fulton County YMCA Accused of Negligence After Child was Raped
The Fulton County YMCA is under fire in a new lawsuit alleging it’s negligence allowed the rape of a child to occur in the facility.
Judge Certifies Guatemalan Woman’s Class Action Against Trump Administration
The ACLU of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against the administration after Lillian Calderon–a Guatemalan native–was detained after a marriage interview.
Prison Medical Contractors Corizon Health & Corizon LLC Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Corizon, like many private prison operators and contractors, has been the subject of vigorous litigation for years.