Alabama Worker Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Suit at the Eleventh Circuit
A Better Balance and the Center for WorkLife Law recently won a large victory for pregnant worker’s rights.
Verdicts & Settlements
Court of Appeal Blocks Construction of Third Runway at Heathrow
In the final paragraphs of the judgement, the Court stated that “The Airport National Policy Statement is of no legal effect unless and until the Secretary of State has undertaken a review of it in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act 2008”.
Trump Family Can’t Move Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit to Arbitration
U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield also demanded that MGM Entities give defense hitherto unseen–and potentially scandalous–behind-the-scenes footage of Trump from The Apprentice.
PA Restaurant Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Former College Student
Just Wing It, a Pennsylvania eatery, was recently ordered to settle a discrimination lawsuit for $40,000.
Catholic Archdiocese & Hopkins School Settle Abuse Allegations
Catholic diocese and school reach settlement in sexual abuse case.
Missouri Man Wins $2M Settlement After He was Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
A Missouri man was recently awarded a $2 million settlement after he sued the Lincoln County sheriff’s department for wrongfully convicting him of murder.
City of Antioch Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $475K
The city of Antioch is settling a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Rakeem Rucks for $475,000.
McKeen & Associates Garner $1.1 Million for Amputee
“This case illustrates how lamentable Michigan’s $460,000 cap on non-economic damages is as it precludes fair recovery for this man’s injuries.”
Supreme Court Suppresses Byron Allen’s Racial Discrimination Suit Against Comcast
Without ruling on the merits of Allen’s case, the Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope for future discrimination claims.
Apple to Pay $500M to Settle Suit Accusing the Company of Slowing Down Old iPhones
Apple is set to pay $500 million to end a class-action lawsuit filed over complaints about iPhone batteries.