Adventureland Settles Lawsuit in Boy’s Death
Amusement park settles a lawsuit with the family of 11-year-old Michael Jaramillo, who died on a faulty ride.
Verdicts & Settlements
Judge Dismisses Democrat-led Lawsuit Against Trump, FEC
The Democratic National Committee had initially sought an injunction against the order’s enforcement. However, in earlier hearings, U.S. District Judge Amir Ali noted that the FEC itself told the court that it would not comply with any presidential requests limiting its autonomy.
Justice Department Drops Lawsuit Against White House Adviser
In court documents, the Department of Justice provided no explanation for the dismissal.
SEC Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Binance “with Prejudice”
The SEC did not provide a detailed explanation for its about-face, but indicated that the Trump administration made a calculated decision to cease litigation.
Library of Congress Official Suffers Early Loss in Suit Against Trump Administration
In court documents, Perlmutter and her attorneys asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting Trump administration appointees from interfering with the Library of Congress and its operations.
Iowa Man Settles Religious Expression Lawsuit with Former Employer
In June of 2023, Eaton kicked off “Pride Month” with a ceremony that involved hosting a rainbow-colored flag outside of its main office. It also allegedly encouraged workers to wear Pride-related colors. In some cases, Eaton managers sent out emails to staff with links to purchase Pride-themed T-shirts.
FTC Discards Biden-Era Lawsuit Against PepsiCo
Many of the lawsuit’s claims derived from the 1936 Robinson-Patman act, which prohibits companies from using certain incentives to favor large customers over their smaller competitors.
Supreme Court Punts On Religious Charter School Case
Oklahoma’s decision to authorize a religious charter school was influenced by another, recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded the potential role and visibility of religion in public spaces. This logic was quickly seized upon by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa.
Federal Judge Says Company Can’t Claim AI Chatbot Has First Amendment Rights
Shortly before Setzer’s suicide, the chatbot urged the 14-year-old to “come home to me as soon as possible.” Moments after receiving the message, Setzer retrieved a firearm and committed suicide by shooting himself.
Whistleblower’s Death Raises Safety Questions
Former Boeing worker’s suicide sparks renewed concerns over safety and whistleblower treatment.