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Settlement Reached in Ruby Tuesday Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Brianna Smith - November 26, 2017

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.

Des Moines to Pay $225k to Ryan Bolinger, Shot By Police for “Walking with a Purpose”

Ryan J. Farrick - November 24, 2017

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.

Parents of High School Student Fatally Injured Reach Settlement

Sara E. Teller - November 23, 2017

Parents of High School Student Fatally Injured Reach Settlement

Family of Student Who Drowned at Community Pool Settles Lawsuit

Sara E. Teller - November 23, 2017

Family of Student Who Drowned at Community Pool Settles Lawsuit

Families of Victims Lost in Berkeley, CA Balcony Collapse Reach Settlement

Brianna Smith - November 22, 2017

Another partial settlement has been reached in relation to the deadly 2015 balcony collapse in Berkeley, California that “killed six and injured another seven reached a settlement.” This most recent settlement, “the amount of which is confidential, was reached between the injured victims and the families of the dead, mostly from Ireland, Greystar property managers and BlackRock, who owned the Library Gardens apartment complex at 2020 Kittredge St.”

Lawsuit Filed Against Sun Dial Restaurant for Negligence After Fatal Accident

Brianna Smith - November 22, 2017

One families trip to an Atlanta restaurant took a tragic turn earlier this year, and now the parents have filed a lawsuit “against the 73-story hotel and restaurant where it happened” for negligence. Back on April 14, Michael and Rebecca Holt took their son, Charlie Holt, to the popular Sun Dial restaurant, a place well known for its revolving floors. Unfortunately, upon leaving after their meal, little Charlie became trapped “in a 5-inch gap between the furniture and a wall as the restaurant’s floor rotated in the opposite direction” while his parents and patrons tried desperately to free him.

Former Inmate Receives $60K Settlement in Prison Rape Lawsuit

Sara E. Teller - November 22, 2017

Former Inmate Receives $60K Settlement in Prison Rape Lawsuit

Cook County Approves $3.25m Settlement for Woman Raped in Courthouse

Ryan J. Farrick - November 17, 2017

Cook County approved a $3.25 million settlement for a woman who’d been raped in a suburban Chicago holding cell. The 52-year old woman was attacked twice in succession. Originally confined by herself, the victim was left alone with two male detainees. A series of decisions termed “incomprehensible” by a Sheriff’s Office official led to the

Family of Mistreated, Deceased Mentally Ill Oregon Inmate Receives $2.85 Million

Ryan J. Farrick - November 17, 2017

The family of a mentally ill Oregon inmate will receive a $2.85 million settlement two years after the man was found dead in his cell. On April 8th, 2015, the lifeless body of Bradley Thomas was discovered in an otherwise empty jail cell. The man, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, died from dehydration

Colorado City Settles With Public Housing Residents After Homes Searched Without Warrants

Ryan J. Farrick - November 17, 2017

A city in Colorado is settling with tenants of a public housing project who said their homes were searched without warrants. The settlement – reported by The New York Times – came as an agreement between the City of Longmont and four residents, who were representing in the litigation by the American Civil Liberties Union.

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