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Class-Actions Mar 1, 2018

Lawyers for Victims of Las Vegas Massacre File Class Action Lawsuit Against Concert Promoter LIVE NATION

Lawyers representing victims of the massacre at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas filed suit Friday to force the concert promoter, LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, to refund all 22,000 tickets sold to attendees.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s almost March 2018 and only a portion of those who purchased tickets to the October concert, which ended in massacre, have had their money refunded,” said attorney Mark Robinson …

Lawsuits Aug 22, 2017

Louisville Files Lawsuit Against Nation’s Largest Drug Distributors Over Opioid Epidemic

Louisville is taking aim at the nation’s largest drug distributors by filing a new lawsuit demanding that they pay for the city’s overdose epidemic. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell knows all about the horrors of that epidemic — not just as a city official, but as a dad. “This is an insidious monster,” he said.

Lawsuits Feb 24, 2017

200 Years of Broken Promises Force Cherokee Nation to File Lawsuit Against US Government

Broken treaties aren’t exactly breaking news for Oklahoma’s native people. So why is the Cherokee Nation launching a new legal battle now? There are about 200 years worth of reasons and an unknown sum of money tribal leaders say the feds owe them.

Lawsuits Aug 16, 2016

Navajo Nation Announces Lawsuit Against EPA for ‘unprecedented’ Gold King Mine ‘disaster’

The Navajo Nation announced Monday plans to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over damage stemming from last year’s Gold King Mine spill, calling it an “unprecedented environmental disaster.” The New Mexico-based nation is scheduled to hold a press conference Tuesday on its reservation near the San Juan River, which was contaminated after an EPA-led crew accidentally …

News Jul 1, 2016

Ticketmaster Settlement Stiffs Customers

It was a music lover’s dream come true last week when popular event ticket distributor Ticketmaster shelled out thousands of discounts and vouchers for free concert tickets. Far from a generous giveaway, the …

News Jun 23, 2016

Ticketmaster Fans Furious Over Pathetic Options for Free Shows

Ticketmaster customers are feeling scammed as the company rolls out free tickets and discounts after settling a $400 million class action lawsuit for ripping off users. While fans were eager to see their favorite acts on the concert giant’s dime, when Ticketmaster released its list of shows on Tuesday, that excitement quickly evaporated. That is, unless you’re a big fan of Kidz Bop, following …

Lawsuits Mar 11, 2016

Cancer and Rashes Causing Concern for Members of Northwest Angle 33B in Ontario

Cara McKenna APTN National News ANGLE INLET – Members in an isolated Ontario First Nation are asking questions about whether contaminated water could be causing everything from a recent emergency room trip to what they say is unusually high rates of bowel and stomach cancer. The chief of Northwest Angle 33B First Nation declared a state of emergency in mid-February after radioactive particles …