Federal Agents Can’t Access Messenger Data, Judge Rules
Federal Agents Can’t Access Messenger Data, Judge Rules
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against City of Decatur, Decatur Utilities
The family of a woman killed when a valve cover went airborne on Wilson Street in the city of Decatur recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and Decatur Utilities.
California Law Stops Hospitals from ‘Dumping’ Poor People and Homeless Patients
California legislators have engineered a law that could end the practice of hospitals ‘dumping’ poor people and homeless patients immediately after treatment. Beginning in July, writes the Sacramento Bee, ‘hospitals must document in writing that shelters have beds for homeless patients before sending them to the facilities.’ Healthcare providers are also required to feed and
Justice Brett Kavanaugh Weighs on First Immigration Case, Worries Advocates
With Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court, immigration advocates fear for the future. USA Today reports that Kavanaugh has only presided over a handful of cases that dealt directly with immigration. Most were varied and ‘dealt with very specific issues.’ However, Kavanaugh’s few forays into immigration affairs have given advocates and attorneys enough
Des Moines Police Department Agrees to $25K Settlement after Metro Traffic Stop
The Des Moines Police Department and Lonnie Porter recently agreed to settle a lawsuit over a traffic stop for $25,000. The incident itself occurred in 2016. According to a suit filed by Porter, he was driving when he “spotted a Des Moines police officer nearby and started recording live to Facebook.” In the recording, Porter can be heard saying that “he believed he would be pulled over despite having done nothing wrong.” In the recording, he added, “I ain’t going to try to avoid him because there’s no need to try and avoid him, because he is going to pull me over anyway.”
New Opioids Law Isn’t Likely to Stop Adaptable Dealers
New Opioids Law Isn’t Likely to Stop Adaptable Dealers
Lawsuit Filed Against Drug Rehab for Not Paying Patient Employees
Lawsuit Filed Against Drug Rehab for Not Paying Patient Employees
Former New Hampshire Inmate Eric Cable Says State Is Retaliating Over Healthcare Lawsuit
A former New Hampshire inmate says the state is retaliating against over a healthcare lawsuit. Eric Cable, writes the Associated Press, launched his lawsuit in March. The man claimed that prison officials were negligent in ensuring his well-being throughout the period of his incarceration. During his time in lock-up, Cable says he wasn’t treated for
J.B. Hunt Transport, Truckers Agree to $15M Settlement Over Wage Dispute
After more than a decade spent locked in a dispute over wages, J.B. Hunt Transport finally agreed to a $15 million settlement with a class of drivers. The agreement was announced earlier this month on October 1 and final approval of the settlement is scheduled for October 29.
Critics Say Sepsis Experiment, Clover, Should be Immediately Terminated
Critics Say Sepsis Experiment, Clover, Should be Immediately Terminated