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Women Inmates: White Privilege Helped in Lawsuit Over Shocking Conditions at Santa Rita Jail

Filthy cells, toilets and walls covered in blood and feces, and sexual harassment by sheriffs’ deputies – those are just some of the things women say they’ve endured at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. Four women who filed a federal lawsuit over the jail’s conditions have settled with Alameda County, and say the fact that they’re white helped bring about the settlement and changes at …


How to Collect on Washing Machine Lawsuits

Mark Ackerman DENVER (CBS4) – Some of the top washing machine manufacturers have settled class action lawsuits after consumer complaints about problems with mold and odors. Michael Vogler was one of the lead plaintiffs who told CBS affiliate KTVT in Dallas his front-loader washing machine was a “clothes soiler instead of a clothes washer.” (credit: CBS) Vogler said he noticed his allergy …


Prostitutes, Vegas Bachelor Parties Part of DWP Scandal Lawsuit

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is going after one of its contractors in court, claiming the utility was bilked for money that helped pay for escorts and parties in Las Vegas. According to the lawsuit, PricewaterhouseCoopers billed the DWP for services that were never performed, and some of the money was spent on prostitutes, luxury hotels and liquor in …


Lawsuit Aims to Clamp Down on ‘Gang Mentality’ of California Surfers

Lawsuit aims to clamp down on ‘gang mentality’ of infamous southern California surfers and ban them from public beaches. A group of surfers are being sued for allegedly harassing outsiders who try and ride the waves at a super desirable southern California surf spot. Stories of confrontation in Lunada Bay, which is…