Supreme Court Hears Inmate’s Oral Arguments Regarding Jury Selection
Curtis Flowers underwent six trials and was ultimately convicted of murder. However, the Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments regarding the prosecutor’s jury selection.
Verdicts & Settlements
Kate Steinle’s Parents Can’t Sue San Francisco Over Sanctuary Policies
Steinle was shot an killed by an undocumented immigrant in 2015.
Settlement Reached in Case Involving Wrongful Death of Irish Businessman
Back in August 2015, Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman, was found bludgeoned to death in his Davidson County home at 160 Panther Creek Court in the Meadowlands, a golf-course community. Shortly after, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of Corbett’s estate, including his two children from his first marriage. His first wife passed
Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Cruise Lines International Association, City of Juneau Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Passenger Fees
Cruise Lines International Association of Alaska (CLIA) and City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) agreed to settle a suit over allegations that CBJ was wrongfully using passenger fees.
Duke to Pay $112.5 Million in Research Fraud Settlement
Additionally, whistleblower Joseph Thomas is expected to pocket approximately $33 million.
Lawsuit Against L.L. Bean’s Return Policy Just Got Dismissed
The third of four lawsuits against L.L. Bean was recently dismissed by a California judge.
Inmate’s Brother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Awarded $5 Million
Brother of inmate who died after being repeatedly punched while restrained received $5 million.
California State University, San Francisco State University Settle Lawsuit with Pro-Israel Students
Earlier this week, California State University and San Francisco State University agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a group of pro-Israel students.
Supreme Court Says Government Can ‘Indefinitely’ Detain Some Legal Immigrants
A narrow win for the Trump administration, the ruling lets federal officials deport immigrants who’ve served criminal sentences in the distant past.