Department of Justice Sues Owner of Ship That Crashed into Baltimore Bridge
“This tragedy was entirely avoidable,” the Justice Department said, if not for the defendants’ decision to place an “ill-prepared crew on an abjectly unseaworthy vessel.”
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Lawsuit: California State Sen. Forced Male Chief of Staff to Perform Sex Acts
A woman has filed a lawsuit against California state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, claiming that the senator ordered her out of a Stanislaus County press conference earlier this June. According to CBS News, the complaint was filed on behalf of plaintiff Kelly Coelho, who is seeking an estimated $5 million in damages. Attorneys for Coelho say
Lawsuit: Missouri Cop Took Woman’s Phone, Stole Nude Pictures, Shared Them with Strangers
While taking to the FBI, the woman learned that the Florissant officer had most likely searched her gallery during the February 2024 traffic stop, stole her pictures, and then forwarded them to multiple people.
Yale University Settles Fertility Clinic Lawsuit
Each of the plaintiffs allegedly underwent “painful and invasive procedures for in vitro fertilization” at the Yale University Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility clinic in Orange, Connecticut. They were supposed to have received fentanyl in preparation for their procedure—but were instead given saline, a solution consisting of nothing more than salt and water.
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Sued for Sexual Abuse (Again)
“Jane Doe was at this point in the encounter terrified. She was in her small apartment with a much larger man, and she was still reeling from Watson’s outburst and aggression on the phone,” the lawsuit says. “Doe tried to appease Watson by rubbing his back, rather than his buttocks. Watson began insisting, again, that she focus on his glutes.”
The White Stripes Call Former President Donald Trump a “Fascist,” File Copyright Infringement Claim
“Oh… don’t even think about using my music you fascists,” Jack White wrote on Instagram in August. “Law suit [sic] coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your five thousands others).”
Young Climate Change Activists Ask Supreme Court to Hear Appeal
“The Department of Justice has entirely blocked our path to trial,” said 20-year-old plaintiff Sahara Valentine. “It’s really important to us that we get a fair say in court.”
“Fearless Fund” Settles Lawsuit By Ending Black Entrepreneur Program
“By strategically avoiding a Supreme Court ruling that could have eliminated race-based funding, we protected vital opportunities for the entire Black and brown community,” attorney Benjamin Crump said in a statement.
Musician Says Sean “Diddy” Combs Abused Her, Demeaned Other Women
“Dawn had the option of filing as a ‘Jane Doe’ but bravely chose to file in her true name,” Dawn Richard’s lawyers said. “We will not rest until we achieve full and complete justice for Dawn in this case.”
Former University of Michigan Football Players Announce Lawsuit Against NCAA, Big 10 Network
“The NCAA knew for decades that preventing players from monetizing the one thing of value they have—their name—was wrongful and unlawful,” said Jim Acho, an attorney for the plaintiff players. “Today they recognize that players should have that right. But what about all the past players who were unlawfully denied that right? The money made off those players’ backs was in the hundreds of millions.”