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News Nov 9, 2016

Supporters of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Lawsuit Against Springfield Pastor Scott Lively Gather at Federal Courthouse (Photos, Video)

Supporters of an East African advocacy group that has filed a “crimes against humanity” lawsuit against anti-homosexuality evangelist pastor Scott Lively gathered in front of the federal courthouse Wednesday morning Dozens of supporters, including 16 Ugandans, some of whom traveled from their country to be present here today, demonstrated outside in advance of a hearing later …

News Nov 9, 2016

Exxon Misled Investors About Climate Risks, Suit Says

ExxonMobil Corp. is misleading investors about the drop in its oil and gas reserves resulting from climate change risks and the decline in oil prices, according to a class action lawsuit filed in federal court ( Ramirez v. ExxonMobil Corp. , N.D. Tex., No. 16-cv-03111, complaint 11/7/16 ).

Lawsuits Nov 9, 2016

Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Chicago’s Home-Sharing Ordinance

Chicago crossed the line into the privacy of people’s homes — and violated constitutional protections — by imposing sweeping regulations governing Airbnb and other home-sharing services, a federal lawsuit contends. Constitutional rights to “communicate freely and anonymously on the internet,” use your own property, be guaranteed due process and protected against illegal search and seizure are …

Lawsuits Nov 9, 2016

Family of Man Who Died in Police Custody File $10M Lawsuit

The family of Phillip White , the Vineland man who died in police custody in 2015, filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday against the Vineland Police Department for $10 million. Phillip White (submitted photo) The lawsuit alleges that Vineland Police Department, Chief Timothy Codispoti, Officer Richard Janasiak and Officer Louis Platania violated White’s rights when they arrested him …

News Nov 9, 2016

Lawsuit Accuses Facebook of Violating 1964 Civil Rights Act

A class action lawsuit filed in California last week accuses Facebook of violating key civil rights laws after it was discovered that the social media company has a feature that allows advertisers to target users by race and ethnicity. Facebook has a self-service advertising page, which offers many different marketing functions. One of the features allows for advertisers to “EXCLUDE people” and …

Class-Actions Nov 9, 2016

Local Doctor Accused of Misdiagnosing Hundreds of Children With Epilepsy

In a class action lawsuit with devastating claims, a local doctor is accused of misdiagnosing hundreds of children. In the lawsuit, close to 250 families claim doctor Yasser Awaad, a pediatric neurologist, misdiagnosed hundreds of children, saying they had epilepsy. You can watch Priya Mann’s full story in the video posted above.

Lawsuits Nov 9, 2016

Lawsuit Accuses Children’s Dental Group of Fraud, Medical Malpractice

Less than two months after children came down with serious infections after dental procedures at Children’s Dental Group’s Anaheim clinic, a new lawsuit accuses the dental clinic of fraud and medical malpractice. In the past two months, 57 children have been treated for serious infections and abscesses in their mouths and necks. The children developed infections after …

Lawsuits Nov 9, 2016

Attorneys to File Amended Lawsuit in Fresno Tainted Water Case

At least 40 people have now signed onto a class action lawsuit surrounding lead-tainted water in Northeast Fresno. Fresno Attorney Stuart Chandler has also agreed to join the case. The lawsuit claims that the city’s negligence corroded interior plumbing inside of homes and created health concerns.