Inmate’s Suicide Leads to $7 Million Settlement for her Estate
Inmate’s Suicide Leads to $7 Million Settlement for her Estate
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Families Claim the Crooked Culture of the VA Needs Revamping
Families Claim the Crooked Culture of the VA Needs Revamping
City of Denver Settles in Prisoner Death Lawsuit
The City of Denver agreed to pay $4.6 million to the relatives of a black inmate who was killed during a psychotic episode in 2015. During a mental health breakdown inside a Denver jail, Michael Marshall was suffocated to death while being restrained by deputies. The complaint and untimely demise of Marshall will lead to
Walmart’s Female Employees Try Again for Class-Action Certification
Wal-Mart’s Female Employees Try Again for Class-Action Certification
EPA’s Science Board Changes Raise Some Eyebrows
EPA’s Science Board Changes Raises Some Eyebrows
OTC Drugs as Effective as Addictive Opioids for Pain Relief
OTC Drugs as Effective as Addictive Opioids for Pain Relief
People Finally Noticing Insect Collapse
A German study released last month found that we’re in the midst of an insect collapse, but what does that mean for humans, and how can we help?
Hurricane Survivors Sue EPA Over Delayed Formaldehyde Ban
Survivors of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for upending the enforcement of rules governing the safe use of formaldehyde. An article from The Advocate explains why the issue is so important to some Louisiana residents, including members of the advocacy group “A Community Voice.” “Formaldehyde is so dangerous for our
Woman Who Says She Was Molested By Donald Trump Files Defamation Lawsuit
A woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment is filing a lawsuit, claiming he defamed her while campaigning for the nation’s highest political office. In a year that’s seen the dismissal and firing of powerful men for misconduct, the allegations against Donald Trump have been largely ignored since his inauguration. Despite scandals bringing
Kentucky House Speaker Jeff Hoover Resigns After Sexual Harassment Settlement Made Public
Kentucky House Speaker Jeff Hoover has resigned from his post after revelations showed he’d made a confidential settlement in a sexual harassment case. Last week, an anonymous source reported that Kentucky House Speaker Jeff Hoover reached a confidential settlement with a woman alleging sexual harassment. The woman was apparently a member of Hoover’s legislative staff.