As a casino tycoon, Donald Trump was no stranger to controversy. Here are a few of the issues that have followed him into his presidential campaign. Serge Bycov, of Philadelphia, removes the Trump name from a sign at the entrance of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City on Feb. 15(Photo: Michael Ein, The Press of Atlantic City/AP) 21 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN4 COMMENTEMAILMORE …
One of Jared Fogle ‘s child porn victims just agreed to drop her lawsuit against him, and it has all the ear markings of a settlement. Jane Doe filed docs Thursday saying she and her family agree to dismiss the civil suit against Fogle. You’ll recall, Fogle was sued by the woman for conspiring with his ex-partner, Russell Taylor , to secretly record a nude minor.
In another significant Internet law case, a B.C. woman’s class action lawsuit against Facebook seeks damages for violating Canadians’ privacy in online advertising. Facebook argues people consent to use of their name and image when they sign up, and the global giant disputes that Canadian courts have jurisdiction over these questions.
Dozens of homeless people have filled out questionnaires in order to be part of a lawsuit against the City of Denver. They also met with an attorney Thursday afternoon to discuss the pending legal action. Denver7 previously reported that attorney Jason Flores-Williams is taking steps to file an injunction in hopes of stopping homeless sweeps.
Deb Price has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmer’s Market over identity theft. But the 59-year-old Aurora woman might never see a courtroom because of what she and many Americans sign without realizing it. Price signed an arbitration agreement when she was first hired that stipulates all work-related disputes be handled by an arbitrator that Sprouts helps select.
One of the most visited museums in the world is about to become even more accessible. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City announced on Friday (Feb. 26) that it will settle a three-year-old class action lawsuit challenging its vague “pay-as you wish” admission policy. To coincide with the opening of its new satellite location on Madison Avenue and 75th Street next month, the museum …