Florida Settles Lawsuit, Improves Conditions for Death Row Prisoners
Before the settlement, inmates on death row–many of whom await their executions for decades–were scarcely permitted to leave their cells and had practically no social interaction.
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Massachusetts Court Blocks ExxonMobil Attempt to Thwart Climate Change Lawsuit
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court said that ExxonMobil’s anti-SLAPP defense is inadequate.
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Indiana Transgender Sports Ban
The A.C.L.U.-led lawsuit was filed on behalf of a 10-year-old transgender girl who has been told she would no longer be allowed to play softball with her classmates.
Judge: Points Guy Must Face American Airlines Lawsuit
The Points Guy had sought dismissal of the lawsuit on grounds that it was improperly filed in a Texas-based federal court.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Settles Clergy Abuse Claims for $121.5m
The settlement will provide an estimated $121.5 million to the victims of clergy abuse. However, the agreement is still subject to the victims’ approval.
New York Accuses Amazon of Discriminating Against Pregnant Women, Disabled Workers
New York claims that Amazon site managers neglected internal corporate protocol, forcing pregnant women and disabled workers into taking unpaid leave.
Consumer Class Action Targets Samsung Refrigerators
The plaintiffs claim that certain double-door Samsung refrigerators do not keep food cool.
Judge Dismisses Sandy Hook Families from Infowars Bankruptcy Proceedings
The dismissal will allow the Sandy Hook families to continue their claims against Infowars owner Alex Jones, who is liable for damages in a defamation case.
Wisconsin Residents Sue “Electors” Who Wanted to Rig Vote for Trump
The Department of Justice is also investigating allegations that pro-Trump electors in Wisconsin and several other states conspired to cast electoral ballots for Trump in states that Biden won.
UPDATED: Iowa Nurse Files Lawsuit Against MercyOne Siouxland
The nurse claims she lost her job after complaining about a surgeon who flouted protocol and cost a patient their life.