Federal Judge Gives Green Light to Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers noted that many popular social media platforms seem designed to encourage “predatory” behavior.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Fox New Reporter Sues Network, Claiming Retaliation and Discrimination
In his complaint, the veteran Fox News reporter claims that he lost his job for suggesting that the network provide more realistic coverage of the January 6th riots and 2020 presidential elections.
Class Action: UnitedHealth Group Used “Faulty” AI Program to Deny Medicare Claims
The lawsuit suggests that UnitedHealth Group relied on an AI model it knew to be faulty, expecting that most customers would not challenge erroneous Medicare coverage decisions.
Burnet County Judge: Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Texas Attorney General Could Move to Austin
While Paxton’s attorneys argued that the lawsuit had been settled, counsel for the plaintiffs noted that their clients had yet to receive a single “nickel” in compensation.
East Palestine Business Owner Sues Norfolk Southern for $500m
The lawsuit alleges that Norfolk Southern should be responsible for derailment-related losses sustained by East Palestine businesses.
Four Men at New Mexico Detention Center File Lawsuit Alleging Unsafe, Unsanitary Conditions
Attorneys for the four Venezuelan asylum-seekers claim that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intervened to prevent the for-profit detention center from being closed.
Jury Awards Former Robert De Niro Assistant $1.264m in Retaliation Lawsuit
While the lawsuit will cost De Niro’s Canal Productions over $1 million, attorneys for the actor emphasized that De Niro himself was not found personally liable for any damages.
Settlement Forces Once-Popular Video Chat Site Omegle to Cease Operations
Omegle announced that it would close immediately after a former child sex abuse survivor announced a multimillion-dollar settlement with the company.
Lawsuit: University of Washington Physicians “Couldn’t Locate” Man’s Appendix, So They Took Out Part of His Colon Instead
Attorneys claim that two University of Washington physicians couldn’t find George Piano’s rupturing appendix, so they removed part of his colon instead–worsening the man’s condition, and risking his life.
Gas Station, Convenience Store Owners Challenge St. Louis Ordinance Banning Tobacco Sales Near Schools
Attorneys for the gas station and convenience store owners say that the ordinance deprives new business owners of a substantial revenue stream.