Lawsuit

Google’s Robocar Lawsuit Could Kill Uber’s Future and Send Execs to Prison

Uber was having a bad month even before Waymo, Google’s self-driving car outfit, filed a bombshell lawsuit accusing the ridesharing giant of swiping gobs of its autonomous driving tech. Now, on top of political criticisms of CEO Travis Kalanick and accusations of a sexist corporate culture, the company must worry about a legal dispute that could cost it a truckload of money, kill its self- …



Lawsuit: Priest Demanded Sexual Favors for Boy Scout Badges

A Virginia resident who lived on Guam in the 1970s alleges he was sexually molested and abused by a former priest and Boy Scout master in order to attain Boy Scout badges. Morgan Wade Paul, 53, is the latest victim to come forward and file a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Agana and retired priest Louis Brouillard in the District Court of Guam. The lawsuit states that Paul became an altar …


Utah GOP Reverses Decision to Drop Count My Vote Lawsuit

The Utah GOP is reversing its decision to drop a legal challenge of the Count My Vote election law change that allows candidates a pathway to a primary ballot by gathering signatures. In a special meeting Saturday, the Utah Republican Party State Central Committee voted to see through its appeal of SB54, according to a statement from state party chairman James Evans. The …


After Baylor Is Hit With Lawsuit Alleging 52 Rapes by Football Team, Basketball Coach Leaves Parents Fuming

Baylor University women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey delivered a harsh speech Saturday to parents who have pledged not to send their daughters to the school. The school was rocked by scandal last month when a former student filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging 52 acts of rape committed by football players. The student, who is named as Elizabeth Doe, said that she was raped by …


Bloomberg Sued Over Drug Culture and Rape Allegations

Nick Ferris, former head of global development allegedly attacked the woman in his New York City apartment twice in February and March of 2013 A former saleswoman at Bloomberg has launched a number of shocking accusations against the company, including that she was drugged and raped by a high-level executive. Nick Ferris, former head of global development allegedly attacked the woman in his New …


DOJ Settles Zoning Lawsuit Against City; Mosque Construction Will Proceed

The Justice Department has settled a religious discrimination lawsuit brought late in President Obama’s term against a Michigan city for turning down an Islamic center’s zoning request to build a mosque. The government lawsuit came after the American Islamic Community Center sued the city of Sterling Heights in August over the denial. The center wanted to build in the city as they …


Lawsuit Claims Lowe’s Discriminated Against a Top Executive Because of Race

Mooresville-based Lowe’s is facing a blockbuster race discrimination lawsuit from a high-ranking former executive. The home improvement company vigorously denied the charges on Friday. The lawsuit says former Chief Consumer Officer Michael Jones was targeted by executives after raising “concerns about the firm culture” and the …


Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against LuLaRoe – Who It Affects

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against LuLaRoe by a Pennsylvania woman, who alleges that the company has illegally charged thousands of people sales tax on the clothing they have purchased. She herself claims to have bought a dozen pieces of LuLaRoe clothing, and since there is no sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania, she says that she has been charged illegal taxes. According to Saving …


Wahlberg Brothers Under Fire in Wahlburgers Lawsuit

The Wahlberg brothers – Mark, Donnie and Paul – are facing a lawsuit from their Massachusetts-based Wahlburgers burger chain business partners and family friends, who claim the Wahlberg brothers left them out of plans to grow the business. According to the Boston Globe, William “Billy” Leonard and Edward St. Croix claim in the lawsuit they were pivotal in the creation of the chain. The first …