Federal Judge Scraps University of Minnesota Football Players’ Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Several of the players–accused of gang rape–claim they were suspended, expelled or otherwise disciplined due to racial and sexist stereotypes.
Verdicts & Settlements
Erie County Agrees to Settle Suit Over 2018 Work-Release Inmate Death
A settlement was reached earlier this week, ending a suit between Erie County and the family of a deceased work-release inmate, Felix Manus.
Judge Blocks I.C.E. From Making More Immigration Arrests in Massachusetts Courthouses
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to stop making immigration arrests at Massachusetts courthouses. According to the Boston Globe, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling backs requests made by at least two local prosecutors. Her preliminary injunction will prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents “from civilly arresting parties, witnesses, and others attending
Settlement: Sacramento County Will Dedicate More than $20 Million to Jail Improvements
While the county plans to hire more staff and increase services for mentally disabled inmates, attorneys say the core problem of overcrowding remains.
Dean of MSU’s Osteopathic Medicine Accused of Misconduct
Jury convicts former dean of Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, William Strampel, on charges of misconduct in office and two counts of willful neglect of duty.
Father of Sandy Hook Victim Wins Defamation Lawsuit
A lawsuit recently settled between the father of a Sandy Hook School shooting victim and a publishing company that claimed the attack never happened.
VidAngel to Pay $62.4M in Damages Over Video Streaming Lawsuit
VidAngel was recently ordered to pay $62.4 million in damages to Disney and other Hollywood studios for streaming movies without permission.
Judge Says Settlement Must Comply with a New Legislative Arrangement
Judge says Oklahoma needs to prove that settlement funds from opioid litigation comply with a new state law.
Victims Criticize Proposed $215 Million Settlement Between University of Southern California and Tyndall Patients
Tyndall, accused of molesting hundreds of patients, was allowed to secretly leave USC with some benefits intact.
Supreme Court Won’t Review Case of Oregon Baker Who Refused to Make Wedding Cake for Lesbian Couple
The Supreme Court did, however, give the baker a second chance at winning their suit.