Inmate’s Brother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Awarded $5 Million
Brother of inmate who died after being repeatedly punched while restrained received $5 million.
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California State University, San Francisco State University Settle Lawsuit with Pro-Israel Students
Earlier this week, California State University and San Francisco State University agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a group of pro-Israel students.
Lawsuit Accuses Oklahoma of Hosting (Another) Debtor’s Prison and Judicial Corruption (Again)
The lawsuit is the latest to accuse Oklahoma of punishing the poor by operating a debtor’s prison.
Trump Frees College Campuses from Liberal Oppression with “Redundant” Executive Order
The action seems designed simply to flatter Trump’s base while casting the president as a First Amendment watchdog.
Texas Debates Costs of Installing Air Conditioning in Prisons Versus Letting Inmates Die from Heat Stroke
The bill has been described as a “long-shot”–and its sponsors say that’s because its projected costs are being grossly inflated.
Lawsuit Alleges JetBlue Pilots Drugged, Raped Crew Members
JetBlue airline and two of its pilots recently came under fire in a new lawsuit alleging the two pilots drugged and raped a few female crew members during a layover.
Anne Arundel County School Under Fire After Teacher Slams Door on Student’s Hand, Severing Fingertips
The MacArthur Middle School Board of Education in Anne Arundel County is at the center of a lawsuit after a former teacher accidentally slammed a door on a student’s hand, severing her fingertips.
Will Purdue Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Litigation?
Rumor has it that Purdue is planning to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy to halt the 2,000 lawsuits against it for deceptively marketing OxyContin to doctors and patients.
Former Hotchkiss Student’s Sexual Abuse Trial Will Move Forward
Two students have come forward with sexual abuse allegations against faculty and staff at The Hotchkiss School. One student’s trial will moved forward, judge orders.
Dying to Take a Selfie: How Cell Phone Use is Killing Us
The ubiquitous cell phone is here to stay. Unlike some technologies however, usage habits are not improving the longer these modern marvels are around. In fact, they’re actually getting worse.