California Family Receives Record $9.75 Million Infant Death Settlement
California Family Receives Record $9.75 Million Infant Death Settlement
Lawsuits & Litigation
NY Attorney General Subpoenas All Lawsuits Filed By National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is opening an investigation into the collection practices of the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, which is among the largest owners of private student debt in the country. On Wednesday, Schneiderman’s office sent subpoenas requesting information on every collection lawsuit ever filed by National Collegiate’s trusts against New York
Chicago Settles With Woman Who Miscarried After Being Shocked by Taser-Wielding Officer
The city of Chicago has settled a police brutality lawsuit with a woman who lost an unborn child after being repeatedly shocked by a Taser-wielding officer. According to the Chicago Tribune, the award is still pending the approval of City Council – a requirement in cases when litigants are due to receive more than $100,000.
Kaiser Announces Settlement With DMHC, Corrects “Deficiencies”
Kaiser Announces Settlement With DMHC, Corrects “Deficiencies”
The Most Deadly Infectious Disease Rampant In Colorado’s Prison System
The Most Deadly Infectious Disease Rampant In Colorado’s Prison System
The Most Open-Minded Dating Site is Set to Pay $11.2 Million
The Most Open-Minded Dating Site is Set to Pay $11.2 Million
Federal Appeals Court Halts Activists’ Efforts to Stop EPA Backtracking on Chlorpyrifos
A federal appeals court dealt a blow to activists’ attempts to override the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision not to ban the controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered its ruling on procedural grounds, opining that the coalition, led by the Pesticide Action Network North America, hadn’t followed proper protocol. The three-judge panel
Will Burn Pit Lawsuit Be Dismissed — Again?
Will Burn Pit Lawsuit Be Dismissed — Again?
Son Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Alleged Nursing Home Negligence
Son Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Alleged Nursing Home Negligence
$11.2M Settlement Awarded to Parents of Camera Assistant Killed While Filming Movie
Sarah Jones was a camera assistant who lost her life in a tragic accident while filming a movie back in 2014. As a result of the accident, Sarah’s parents, Richard and Elizabeth Jones, filed a lawsuit against the parties they felt were responsible for their daughter’s death. Now, just this past Monday, a court awarded Sarah’s family $11.2 million in damages. But what transpired, exactly? Who was responsible for the accident?