Nov 21, 2024

Nigerian Government Motions to Join Lawsuit Against ASU

The Federal Republic of Nigeria filed a motion in federal court Monday to join approximately 40 Nigerian students in a lawsuit against Alabama State University. The motion is the latest movement in a lawsuit filed in Aug. 2016 that initially listed the Nigerian government as a defendant, a decision Julian McPhillips, attorney for the students, said was a formality at the time. The lawsuit claims that throughout the students’ expected four-year tenure, ASU erroneously charged …


Lawyers for Victims of Las Vegas Massacre File Class Action Lawsuit Against Concert Promoter LIVE NATION

Lawyers representing victims of the massacre at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas filed suit Friday to force the concert promoter, LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, to refund all 22,000 tickets sold to attendees.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s almost March 2018 and only a portion of those who purchased tickets to the October concert, which ended in massacre, have had their money refunded,” said attorney Mark Robinson …


Werther’s Original Sugar-Free Candy Full of Hot Air, Lawsuit Claims

Biola Daniel claims the manufacturer of Junior Mints intentionally deceived sweet-toothed consumers by packaging them in unnecessarily large boxes topped off with too much air, referred to as “slack-fill.” Wochit A federal lawsuit accuses the makers of Werther’s Original caramels of ‘purposefully’ under-filling its packages. (Photo: U.S. District Court, Sourthern District of New York) …


NY Judge Rules Charter Communications Must Face Lawsuit Over Slow…

Charter Communications Inc must face a lawsuit by New York’s attorney general accusing the cable company of providing customers slower-than-advertised internet speeds, a New York state judge ruled. Justice O. Peter Sherwood of the state Supreme Court in Manhattan rejected Charter’s claim that Attorney General Eric Schneiderman failed to plausibly allege the company had …


Metro Officer Fired Over Facebook Comment Files Lawsuit Against City

A former Metro police officer who was fired over a social media post is now suing the city of Nashville. Anthony Venable was fired for a comment he posted on Facebook in reference to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Minnesota. In July 2016, Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop.


Palimony Lawsuit Reveals Details of Tense Relationship Blake Griffin and the Clippers

Blake Griffin’s tense relationship with the Clippers came to an end when he was traded to the Detroit Pistons.Kevin C. Cox A palimony lawsuit filed by Blake Griffin’s ex-fiancee has brought to light more details regarding just how tense his relationship was with the Los Angeles Clippers, and particularly point guard Chris Paul, during his tenure with the team. The lawsuit, which was published …


Kanye West Settles $10 Million Lawsuit

Kanye West scored a legal victory against the insurer behind his short-lived “Saint Pablo” tour, which the rapper canceled following a mental breakdown. Lloyd’s of London finally agreed to pay the majority of West’s policy, according to TMZ. The company initially refused to pay up because they believed the star’s breakdown was brought upon by alleged marijuana use.



Lawsuit Claims Ulta Beauty Resells Used Makeup as New

Two lawsuits have been filed against Ulta Beauty, alleging the retailer cleans up and resells used makeup products as new.
The most recent lawsuit was filed this week by Ulta customer Meghan Devries in Illinois, where the company is based. The suit claims the company “has a routine practice of repackaging and resealing beauty products that have been previously purchased, used, and returned… before returning those used products to its shelves to be purchased by other consumers.” Less than a month ago, a Los Angeles woman filed a similar lawsuit, reports the Los Angeles Times. Both suits were inspired by a confessional from someone who claims to be a former Ulta employee on Twitter.


John Morgan and Ray Rodrigues Spar Over Future of Smokeable Medical Marijuana

Both the legislation to regulate Florida’s booming medical marijuana industry and Amendment 2 might be in the rearview mirror, but House bill sponsor Ray Rodrigues and Orlando attorney John Morgan aren’t done sparring over medical marijuana just yet. On Monday, Florida House Majority Leader and primary sponsor for the bill to regulate Florida’s medical marijuana industry, Ray Rodrigues, …