Inmates With Sexual Misconduct Charges Must Appear Handcuffed, in Jumpsuits
Inmates With Sexual Misconduct Charges Must Appear Handcuffed, in Jumpsuits
Lawsuits & Litigation
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio Sued for Harassing Son of Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake
A lawsuit is targeting former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, accusing the ex-lawman of maliciously pressing charges against relatives of a political opponent. During his decades-long tenure as an Arizona sheriff, Arpaio frequently found himself at the center of media attention. Outspoken and a proponent of controversial practices, he was driven out of office last
Florida Ruling May Help Hepatitis C-Infected Tennessee Inmates Receive Treatment
Florida Ruling May Help Hepatitis C-Infected Tennessee Inmates Receive Treatment
VA Surgeon Paid Hefty Salary Without Performing Any Clinical Duties
VA Surgeon Paid Hefty Salary Without Performing Any Clinical Duties
Septic Shock: Two Patient Deaths, Two Lawsuits
Septic Shock: Two Patient Deaths, Two Lawsuits
Family of Biker Killed in ISIS Incident Intends to Sue
Family of Biker Killed in ISIS Incident Intends to Sue
Flint Water Defendant Eden Wells Appointed to Top Health Post
Eden Wells, facing obstruction of justice and involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the Flint water crisis, will lead a public health board.
Settlement Reached in Ruby Tuesday Age Discrimination Lawsuit
One would think that in 2017, discrimination of any type would be a thing of the past. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Discrimination is a common occurrence, and no industry, including the restaurant industry, is immune. For example, a Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Boca Raton was recently accused of age discrimination for refusing to “hire an older applicant because it wanted to maximize longevity.” Fortunately for the older applicant, Floyd Cardwell, the lawsuit reached a settlement agreement after the Georgia corporation agreed to pay $45,000.
Oklahoma Nurse Takes Plastic Surgery Clinic to Court Over Botched Butt Lift
An Oklahoma nurse is taking a plastic surgery clinic to court after awakening from a procedure paralyzed. When 44-year old Rolanda Hutton scheduled an appointment with Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute in January, she’d expected a simple outpatient procedure. The woman wanted a “Brazilian butt lift.” But after going under the knife, Hutton awake unable to
Des Moines to Pay $225k to Ryan Bolinger, Shot By Police for “Walking with a Purpose”
The City of Des Moines will approve a $225,000 wrongful death settlement for the family of Ryan Bolinger. Bolinger was killed by a police officer two years ago, in June 2015. The 28-year old man had led law enforcement on a low-speed chase through the city after being pulled over in a routine traffic stop.