Lawsuits

Teen Prostitute Who ‘Slept With Dozens of Cops’ Underage Sues Police

The teenage prostitute at the heart of a police sex scandal that rocked the Oakland police force has sued a second police department in California. Jasmin Abuslin, now 19, filed a lawsuit against Richmond, California on Thursday, claiming that officers on the city’s police force traded police protection for sex while she was underage. Abuslin, the daughter of a police dispatcher, was awarded …


Sierra Club Files Lawsuit Against Oklahoma’s $100 Electric Car Fee

Oklahoma hopes to correct a budget shortfall by enacting an electric car fee, but a lawsuit against the state asserts that proper procedures for such a tax were not followed.

Oklahoma’s Sierra Club Chapter isn’t happy about the recent proposed $100 fee for electric vehicles, and an additional $30 registration fee, which won’t be instated for gasoline and diesel engines. Of course, the environmental organization may move to battle anything that gets in the way of EV adoption or fails to note its benefits. Director of the organization’s Oklahoma chapter, Johnson Bridgewater, said in an interview: …


A Day After Vishal Sikka’s Exit as CEO, 3 US Law Firms File Suits Against Infosys

At least three US-based law firms sent out statements on Saturday saying they would initiate class-action lawsuits against Infosys for unlawful business practices, an exercise that is not uncommon with US-listed companies every time they go through a change, especially in the case of mergers and acquisitions. A day after Infosys chief executive Vishal Sikka stepped down from his role at India’s …


South Carolinians React to AG’s Lawsuit Against Drug Manufacturer

Since 2011, officials say prescription opioid overdoses have killed more than 3,000 South Carolinians. That’s one of the many reasons South Carolina’s attorney general filed a historic lawsuit Tuesday against one of the companies that makes such drugs. ABC15 News spoke with people who have personal connections to the epidemic, they say it’s about time.


Victoria Martens’ Grandparents File Lawsuit Against Albuquerque Police

The grandparents of 10-year-old Victoria Martens say she would still be alive if Albuquerque Police did their jobs. A lawsuit against the Albuquerque Police Department and the city claims police dropped the ball and lied about it. Her grandparents believe police missed a chance to save Victoria before she was murdered last year.


Missouri Sued Over Lack of Attorneys for Parole Violators

While many states try to reverse incarceration rates, Missouri is held back by thousands of offenders returning to prison each year for not honoring the terms of their early release. The revolving door from parole violations isn’t unique to the Show-Me state. But a new class-action lawsuit filed Monday alleges that the parole revocation process is a “sham” and “byzantine” because …



Prison Death Lawsuit Cites Sheriff David Clarke: Report

Prison death lawsuit cites Sheriff David Clarke: report By Mallory Shelbourne – 08/15/17 09:11 AM EDT The family of an inmate who died in a Milwaukee jail has reportedly filed a civil suit against Milwaukee County and Sheriff David Clarke. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Clarke is one of numerous defendants named in the lawsuit over the 2016 death of inmate Terrill Thomas, who died …


$3 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Organizers of Charlottesville Rally

Two women who were injured in the car attack in Charlottesville Saturday have filed a $3 million lawsuit against the alleged driver of the car as well as the man who organized the white nationalist rally. Named in the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in Charlottesville, is James Alex Fields, Jr., the 20-year-old Ohio resident who is charged with second-degree murder, three counts of malicious …


Fort Worth Considers Joining SB4 Lawsuit

Fort Worth could be the latest city to join a lawsuit against the state’s so-called “Sanctuary Cities Ban”, which takes effect Sept. 1. The City Council will discuss the matter during their meeting Tuesday night. Also known as Senate Bill 4, the law requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and bars cities and counties from adopting policies that prevent …