Family of Terrill Thomas Settles with Milwaukee Jail for Dehydrating Inmate to Death
Thomas died after jailers decided to punish him by cutting off his cell’s access to water, then forgetting to reconnecting it.
Verdicts & Settlements
Bucks County to Pay $67m to Former Inmates Whose Expunged and Private Records Were Put Online
The class action’s lead plaintiff found his record online some fifteen years after it was expunged.
Baltimore County Settles Land-Use Discrimination Suit for $500,000
Baltimore County recently agreed to settle a land-use discrimination case for $500,000.
Scribe-X Pays $80,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
Scribe-X Northwest recently agreed to pay $80,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
Weinstein Co. Offers Controversial Settlement to Victims of Co-Founder’s Abuse
The proposed $44 million settlement would be practically halved by attorneys’ fees, most of which would go to Weinstein’s own lawyers.
Settlement Reached in Civil Rights Lawsuit After Detainee’s Death
Derek Williams’ family rceives a $2 million settlement after he passes away in the back of a squad car.
Supreme Court Lets Lawsuit Against Newport Beach, CA, Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Man Continue
The High Court’s refusal means Newport Beach officers’ use of force may be judged by a jury.
Prison Medical Contractors Corizon Health & Corizon LLC Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Corizon, like many private prison operators and contractors, has been the subject of vigorous litigation for years.
The Family of a Murdered Jackson Woman Awarded $1M in Damages
A jury recently awarded the family of Ruth Helen Harrion $1 million in damages.
Supreme Court Upholds Antitrust Class Action Against Apple
Controversial Trump appointee joined liberal justices to form a 5-4 majority for the plaintiffs.