Lawsuit Seeks $10 Million in Fatal Trooper Crash
The family of a woman killed in car crash with a state police trooper is taking the state to court. Sgt. Jeff Denning was on his way to Mahomet after an officer was shot in early may.
Lawsuits
Texas AG Files Lawsuit Against Waller County Over Open Carry
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Waller County over its ban on guns at its courthouse. The suit, filed Monday afternoon in district court in Travis County, centers on a provision of Texas’ new open carry law, which took effect in January. The law, which allows Texans with licenses to openly carry handguns, has an exemption prohibiting …
Federal Lawsuit Filed Over After Oklahoma Prisoner’s Death
The brother of a man who was strangled while being restrained by staff at the Caddo County Detention Center has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging jailers used excessive force and failed to provide the man with adequate medical care. Video of an incident that authorities say led to the death of a Caddo County inmate was released on Monday. The state medical examiner said the inmate …
Lawsuit Blames JBLM in Wrongful Death of Lakewood 13-Year-Old
A local family says JBLM is to blame for the shooting death of a teenager, according to a new federal lawsuit. Alex DeMello, 13, died after being shot in the face by a friend. Police investigators said he was shot after the boys snuck through a hole in a fence that is supposed to secure the military installation.
Lawsuit Filed Over Security at Los Angeles Rams Games
HomeArticlesLocal NewsLawsuit Filed Over Security At Los Angeles Rams Games Lawsuit filed over Security at Los Angeles Rams games Tweet Photo Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A taxpayer lawsuit will be filed today against the city of Los Angeles alleging an unlawful “gift of public funds” to the Los Angeles Rams in the form of security at home games. { “position1” : { “type” : “live”, …
Taxpayer Lawsuit Tackles Funding for Rams Security
A taxpayer lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles alleges an unlawful “gift of public funds” to the Los Angeles Rams in the form of security at home games and calls for changes to how those officers are paid. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by former Los Angeles City Councilmember Dennis Zine, a former police officer, and Los Angeles resident James Bibeau seeks “to prevent the city from expending …
Melania Trump Slaps ‘Daily Mail’ With $150 Million Libel Lawsuit Over Escort Claims
Melania Trump is bringing a $150 million libel lawsuit against Daily Mail after the website published an article seemingly linking her to dubious allegations of running and working for an escort service both in New York City and her native Slovenia. Although the article merely pointed to the allegations others had already made, Ms. Trump still believed it went too far. And Melania Trump is now …
What Makes Chipotle ‘Wage Theft’ Lawsuit Possible
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, or FLSA, protects workers by (1) requiring a minimum wage, (2) mandating overtime pay for work exceeding 40 hours in a workweek, (3) prohibiting child labor, and (4) requiring employers to keep accurate time records. There’s a problem, though. Consider an individual worker with a solid wage claim.
Former UK, UofL Players Join Concussion Lawsuits
Kentucky wide receiver DeMoreo Ford, right, fails to hang on to the ball in the end zone during a game at Florida in Gainesville, Fla., on Oct. 25, 2008. (Photo: Phil Sandlin, AP) LEXINGTON, Ky. – Former Kentucky, Louisville and Murray State football players have joined a group of class-action lawsuits against their conferences and the NCAA alleging “reckless disregard for the health and safety …
Australia Sues Volkswagen Unit Over Alleged Emissions Fraud
Australia is suing the local arm of Volkswagen for allegedly misleading customers by selling modified vehicles that covered up emissions fraud. Its consumer watchdog claims Volkswagen intentionally sold more than 57,000 such vehicles over a five-year period. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking a public declaration of misconduct, financial penalties and …