Washington State Officials Partly Responsible for Powell Boys’ Deaths
Earlier this week, Washington jurors determined state officials are partly to blame for the tragic deaths of Charlie and Braden Powell.
Verdicts & Settlements
Many People Who Used Google Plus–or, More Likely, Signed Up and Never Did–Eligible for Payout
Don’t get too excited: awards range from minuscule to meager.
Geisinger Medical Center Settles Lawsuit Over Infection that Killed Premature Babies
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville announced a settlement agreement to bring an end to a civil lawsuit over a deadly infection that killed premature infants.
Miller-Valentine Construction Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over Housing Discrimination Suit
Miller-Valentine Construction is settling a lawsuit alleging it built complexes that weren’t accessible for people with disabilities. As part of the settlement, the company agreed to fix all of the accessibility problems.
The Washington Post Announces Settlement with Covington Catholic High School Student, Nicholas Sandmann
Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann recently enjoyed a great birthday present, a settlement announcement from The Washington Post.
Judge: Trump Administration Must Accept, Process New DACA Applications
While immigration advocates have rejoiced, administration officials have signaled that they are preparing for another assault on DACA.
Apple Will Pay “Batterygate” Victims Through New Website
Apple’s $500 million settlement fund will only pay “Batterygate” victims about $25 per claim.
Supreme Court Says Trump Tax Records Not Protected By Presidential Immunity
However, it is unlikely the public will get a peek at Trump’s financial information until after the election’s over.
Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Settles for $25K
Powerlink Facilities Management agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit for $25,000.
Supreme Court Bans Robocalls for Telemarketers and Government Alike
In the interest of equity, the court won’t let government-contracted debt collectors make automated calls, either.