Judge Sends Sig Sauer Lawsuit to State Court
A federal judge ruled the wrongful death case must return to state court.
Verdicts & Settlements
Appeals Court Upholds New York Gun Liability Law
Federal court allows New York to hold gun makers accountable in shootings.
Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from being enforced anywhere in the United States. According to The Associated Press, the ruling was issued early on Thursday by U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante. The New Hampshire-based judge’s order was issued after an hour-long hearing, with
Federal Court Rules Against Mass Firing of DHHS Employees
In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Melissa R. Dubose wrote that “the record is completely devoid of any evidence that the Defendants have performed any research on the repercussions of issuing and executing the plans announced in the Communiqué.
Court Rules Lawsuit Challenging Solitary Confinement of Incarcerated New Yorkers with Disabilities Can Proceed in Brooklyn as a Class Action
DOCCS and OMH continue to subject hundreds of people with disabilities held in state prisons to solitary confinement, which is defined under HALT as “any form of cell confinement…for more than 17 hours a day.”
Policyholders Win Jury Trial in Class Action against CNO Financial
Based on the jury verdict, total damages for the class comprised of approximately 2,000 policyholders are now estimated at $83.2 million after deducting prior settlement payments. With interest added, total damages are estimated at $211.3 million.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Blasts Paramount Over “Bogus” $16m Payment to Trump
“It’s pretty obvious why Paramount chose to surrender to Trump,” Sanders said. “The Redstone family is in line to receive $2.4 billion from the sale of Paramount to Skydance, but they can only receive this money if the Trump administration approves this deal.”
In NCLA Amicus Win, District Court Topples Kansas Dog Kennel No-Warrant Inspection Regime
The Kansas Justice Institute and NCLA pointed out that this licensing and warrantless search regime violates the Fourth Amendment.
Greystar to Pay $1.4 Million in Military Settlement
Military servicemembers receive compensation after wrongful lease fees by landlord.
Jury Awards Damages in Capitol Assault
Officer’s widow receives damages after jury finds rioter caused lasting harm.