Texas A.G. Paxton Launches Investigation into El Paso-based Immigrant Group
The investigation is apparently predicated on the attorney general’s belief that Las Americas is conducting “fraudulent and deceptive legal representations and services.”
Lawsuits & Litigation
Department of Justice Sues to Stop Alabama from “Purging” Voter Rolls
“As Election Day approaches, it is critical that Alabama redress voter confusion resulting from its list maintenance mailings sent in violation of federal law,” the Justice Department said in a statement. “Officials across the country should take heed of the National Voter Registration Act’s clear and unequivocal restrictions on systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.”
Smartmatic and Newsmax Settle Defamation Claim
“We are very pleased to have secured the completion of the case against Newsmax,” Smartmatic said in a statement. “We are now looking forward to our court day against Fox Corp. and Fox News for their disinformation campaign. Lying to the American people has consequences. Smartmatic will not stop until the perpetrators are held accountable.”
Federal Judge Approves Liquidation of Alex Jones’ Infowars
“Alex Jones will no longer own or control the company he built,” attorney Christopher Mattei said in a statement. “This brings the [Sandy Hook] families closer to their goal of holding him accountable for the harm he has caused.”
Lawsuit: Rikers Island Forces Female Detainees to Play Degrading Game of “Simon Says”
“Even though city policymakers have long known of the unconstitutional conditions at Rikers and [the] risk of rape and sexual abuse of female detainees—from personal observations, prior lawsuits, public reports, governmental investigations, and the City’s own internal reports—City policymakers have utterly failed to take the necessary steps to remedy the conditions at Rikers,” the lawsuit alleges.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Nassau County’s Mask Ban
“It’s all about public safety,” said Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip, the bill’s conservative sponsor. “If people want to rally, that’s great. However, this idea that nobody is going to recognize my face, and I’m going to break the law and hurt people—that’s not going to be acceptable.”
Maryland Files Lawsuit Against Owners of Ship That Crashed into Baltimore Bridge
“It was their gross negligence, including a ship—a 900-plus-ton vessel—to sea that was not seaworthy,” state Attorney General Anthony Brown said. “So, it’s no surprise that the basic claims and the facts—supporting claims are going to be the same, because we all recognize that it was Grace Ocean and Synergy Maritime that failed all of us.”
California Sues ExxonMobil Over Allegedly Misleading Plastics Recycling Program
“Today’s lawsuit,” Bonta said, “shows the fullest picture to date of ExxonMobil’s decades-long deception, and we are asking the court to hold ExxonMobil fully accountable for its role in actively creating and exacerbating the plastics pollution crisis through its campaign of deception,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
SmileDirectClub Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against NBC News
“NBC must be held accountable for its abuse of power and betrayal of trust,” attorneys wrote in their initial claim. “Viewers and readers across the country turn to the media for the information they need to make decisions about their health and well-being.”
Trial Starts in Washington State’s Bid to Prevent Kroger, Albertsons Merger
“There is no existential threat going on here,” said attorney Glenn Pomerantz in the Washington’s opening arguments. “Kroger and Albertsons don’t need to merge to be successful. They’re already successful.”