CHD Wins in LA ‘Smart City’ Public Records Case, Gaining Access to 1000s of Withheld Documents Regarding Rollout of AI
Glaser added, “Angelenos have the right to be informed of the rollout and invasive repercussions of these technologies.”
Verdicts & Settlements
Judge Rules in Historic CHD Lawsuit Challenging Fast-tracking of Wireless Infrastructure in Los Angeles
The Court held that the exemption to CEQA review the County claimed does not apply to scenic highways and historical sites because of “substantial evidence there may be environmental impacts” to them.
NRA and DC Attorney General Settle Lawsuit Alleging Misuse of Charitable Donations
Under the terms of the agreement, the National Rifle Association and its charitable arrn–the NRA Foundation–will be required to form an “Audit Committee” and take other measures to ensure that future donations are not funneled from the non-profit back to the NRA.
Supreme Court: Louisiana Police Officer Can Pursue Lawsuit Against Black Lives Matter Protest Organizer
In a brief opinion, liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor encouraged lower courts not to read too much into the decision.
Philadelphia Announces Settlement with “Ghost Gun” Suppliers
“These weapons have ended up in the hands of our youth and individuals who are not otherwise permitted to possess a firearm, and the consequences in our communities have been devastating,” a city official said in a statement.
Indigenous Tribes Claim Social Media Companies Fuel Native Youth Suicides
Two tribal nations claim that deceptive social media strategies expose indigenous youth to unusual harm.
Pittsburgh-area Olive Garden to Pay $30k Disability Discrimination Settlement
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission had earlier alleged that a general manager at the Pittsburgh-area Olive Garden franchised had asked a job applicant “illegal” questions about their disability and its effects.
Norfolk Southern to Pay $600m to Settle East Palestine Derailment Claims
Some East Palestine residents have voiced concerns that, after legal fees are deducted, local families may not be left with enough money to guarantee their well-being.
McKeen & Associates Wins Historic $120 Million in Case Against Henry Ford Hospital
A jury found the hospital and attending providers negligent in preventing severe birth injuries to a baby delivered at the hospital.
New York City Settles Hijab Lawsuit for $17.5m
The New York Police Department will pay $17.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that it violated the civil rights of Muslim women, who were told to remove religious head coverings for arrest and booking photographs.