Long-standing Investment Firm Subpoenaed by New York’s Attorney General
Long-standing Investment Firm Subpoenaed by New York’s Attorney General
Lawsuits & Litigation
Female Public Defenders Sue Chicago Jails Over Masturbating Inmates
Female public defenders in Chicago are now suing the city, saying it hasn’t done enough to stop masturbating inmates from exposing themselves. A half-dozen attorneys claim that serial instances of indecent exposure and masturbation are a major problem in Chicago’s courtroom lock-ups and county jails. Reuters reports that officials are aware of the problem and
Columbia University Professor Steps Down Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations
A distinguished professor at Columbia University stepped down after being accused of kissing and groping a graduate student. The news, as relayed by The New York Times, was circulated by the university to its students and staff early last week. According to a lawsuit filed in Manhattan court against Columbia and Professor William V. Harris,
Inmate’s Suicide Leads to $7 Million Settlement for her Estate
Inmate’s Suicide Leads to $7 Million Settlement for her Estate
Families Claim the Crooked Culture of the VA Needs Revamping
Families Claim the Crooked Culture of the VA Needs Revamping
Sandy Hook Parents Pursue Lawsuit Against Newtown and School District
Lawyers for parents of two of the children slain in the Sandy Hook massacre asked that a judge not throw out their lawsuit against Newtown and the local school district. According to the News Times, attorneys for the city want the courts to dismiss the suit. Their argument is that only one individual – Adam
City of Denver Settles in Prisoner Death Lawsuit
The City of Denver agreed to pay $4.6 million to the relatives of a black inmate who was killed during a psychotic episode in 2015. During a mental health breakdown inside a Denver jail, Michael Marshall was suffocated to death while being restrained by deputies. The complaint and untimely demise of Marshall will lead to
Walmart’s Female Employees Try Again for Class-Action Certification
Wal-Mart’s Female Employees Try Again for Class-Action Certification
Bank of America Settles Overdraft Lawsuit for $66m
Bank of America settled an overdraft lawsuit for $66.6 million last week, marking the umpteenth time the institution has been accused of levying illegally high fees on cash-strapped consumers. Reuters reports that the settlement details were disclosed in a San Diego courthouse. The agreement resolves a two-year old lawsuit, in which plaintiffs said Bank of
Woman Who Says She Was Molested By Donald Trump Files Defamation Lawsuit
A woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment is filing a lawsuit, claiming he defamed her while campaigning for the nation’s highest political office. In a year that’s seen the dismissal and firing of powerful men for misconduct, the allegations against Donald Trump have been largely ignored since his inauguration. Despite scandals bringing