2018 - Page 54 of 161 - Legal Reader

Lawsuit Accusing President Trump of ‘Inciting to Riot’ is Dismissed

Brianna Smith - September 13, 2018

Earlier this week, a lawsuit against President Trump was dismissed. The suit was filed by three protesters who accused the president of ‘inciting to riot’ after “they were roughed up at a March 2016 campaign rally in Louisville, Kentucky during Trump’s White House run.” The decision to dismiss the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said they “did not state a valid claim under Kentucky law against Trump or his campaign, and Trump’s speech was protected by the First Amendment because he did not specifically advocate violence.” The suit was dismissed on a 3-0 vote.

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Eighteen Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller Attorneys on 2019 Best Lawyers® List

Press Release - September 13, 2018

Our friends at Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C., located in Southfield, MI, recently announced that 18 of its attorneys have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

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Seven Things to Do Before Making Your First Investment

Laura Buckler - September 13, 2018

Investments are exciting! You get an opportunity to earn a nice return, and who couldn’t use a little more cash in hand? So, you quickly go through the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, and you think you’re ready to make your very first investment? Are you?

John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Over Problem that May Cause Crashes

Brianna Smith - September 13, 2018

If you own a John Deere utility vehicle, you may be interested in a recent recall issued by the company. Earlier this week, John Deere announced a recall of more than 4,000 Gator utility vehicles sold in the U.S. after the company discovered a “hardware problem that could cause crashes.”

Frat’s Alcohol Hazing Ritual Leads to Fatal Injuries, Lawsuit Settlement

Sara E. Teller - September 13, 2018

The parents of Timothy Piazza, who suffered fatal injuries at a fraternity house in 2017 at Penn State, filed a lawsuit against Beta Theta Pi and a settlement has now been reached. Piazza died after consuming a toxic amount of alcohol and suffered head and abdominal injuries from falling as a result of a hazing

Woman’s Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Hospital to Pay $28 Million

Sara E. Teller - September 13, 2018

Woman’s Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Hospital to Pay $28 Million

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Black Road Crash

Brianna Smith - September 12, 2018

In 2016, a car accident happened along “Joliet’s stretch of Black Road near the bridge traveling over Interstate 55.” Earlier this month, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed at the Will County Courthouse in connection with the accident that claimed one of the passenger’s life, Joylene Bournas.

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Former Piggly Wiggly Employees Set to Split $8.7M, Thanks to Recent Settlement

Brianna Smith - September 12, 2018

Earlier this month, a judge ruled in favor of nearly 6,600 former Piggly Wiggly employees who sued the now collapsed Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. over lost retirement benefits and approved an $8.7 million settlement to be split between the former employees. According to the agreement, about a third of the money will be spent to pay for attorney fees, meaning the average payout per employee will be less than $1,000.

Judge Demands Iran Pay $104.7 Million for Funding 1996 Truck Bombing

Ryan J. Farrick - September 12, 2018

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the Islamic Republic of Iran to pay $104.7 million to victims of a 1996 truck bombing in Saudi Arabia. Chief Judge Beryl Howell rendered a default judgment against Iran and its Revolutionary Guard, representatives for neither of which attended the proceedings or attempted to defend themselves from the

Peruvian Immigrant Settles with Alaska Police Over Arrest

Ryan J. Farrick - September 12, 2018

A Peruvian immigrant in Alaska settled a lawsuit with Palmer police after its officers detained 38-year old Alex Caceda on civil immigration charges. The settlement, announced by the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska, curbs its litigation in exchange for $50,000, an official apology and changes to Palmer police procedure. Procedural changes, writes the Kansas City Star,

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