California County Judge Says Gov. Newsom Overstepped His Authority By Ordering Absentee Ballots for Everyone
Thankfully, the court’s order will not invalidate ballots that have already been cast or are currently en route to polling locations.
Verdicts & Settlements
Judge Sides with Disney in Case Over Paternity Leave and Wrongful Termination
A federal judge recently sided with Disney after a former employee sued the company when he was fired soon after returning from paternity leave.
Patrick Industries, Former Trucker Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Patrick Industries and one of its former truck drivers recently agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit.
California Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Michael Jackson Sex Abuse Accuser
The judge said Michael Jackson’s companies cannot be held liable for the late pop star’s alleged misconduct.
Clark County Commission Set to Approve $100K Settlement in Child Abuse Case
Clark County Commission recently approved a settlement for $100,000, ending a suit involving child abuse.
Federal Judge Exempts Colorado Churches From Masks Mandate, Social Distancing Requirements
In issuing his temporary injunction against Gov. Polis’s orders, Judge Daniel D. Domenico opined that he did not believe the churches could prove most of their claims were the case to move to trial.
Oregon Pays Record-Setting Settlement to Family of Inmate Who Died from Influenza
Even after contracting pneumonia, prison officials did almost nothing to treat Michael Barton’s rapidly-worsening flu.
U.S. Air Force Settles with Family of Contractor Killed By F-16 in Training Exercise
Charles Holbrook was killed after an F-16 student pilot mistook a line of rental cars for a demonstration target.
Stephen F. Austin University Settles Lawsuit with 6 Students Over False Police Report
Stephen F. Austin University recently agreed to settle a lawsuit with a handful of students who alleged their 14th Amendment rights were violated.
Los Angeles County to Pay $14m to Detainees Illegally Held Due to Immigration Investigations
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva expressed disappointment that the funds would be cut from his office’s budget, since many of the offenses were committed by his predecessors.