Marine Military Academy Hit with Lawsuit Over Allegations of Title IX Violations
The Marine Military Academy was recently hit with a lawsuit alleging it violated the current Title IX laws when it ignored a former student’s bullying and harassment.
Lawsuits & Litigation
African-American Man Sues Brevard County, FL, Sheriff for Civil Rights Violations
Lee Edward Anderson says that the Brevard County sheriff and several of his deputies fabricated evidence to arrest him.
Yet Again: Michigan’s All-Women Huron Valley Correctional Center Sued for Inhumane Conditions
The lawsuit says that more than 2,000 women have had their health adversely affected by dangerous mold.
Chicago-Area McDonald’s Employees Say Company Doesn’t Protect Them From Violence
Workers say that many of McDonald’s policies make restaurants more dangerous than they need to be.
Family of Boy Who Nearly Drowned at Cowabunga Bay Agrees to Settle Lawsuit for $49M
The family of Leland Gardner recently agreed to settle a lawsuit with Henderson Water Park LLC for $49 million.
Are Burger King’s Impossible Whoppers Contaminated with Meat? One Lawsuit Thinks So.
After visiting a Burger King restaurant in Atlanta and feasting on an Impossible Whopper, a vegan learned the new meatless sandwich was cooked on the same grill as the 100% meat sandwiches. Now, he plans to sue the popular burger joint.
Single Mother Awarded $50M in Medical Malpractice Suit
A single mother will receive $50 million in a recent medical malpractice settlement.
Palo Alto Settles Suit, Issues Passive-Aggressive Response to Gay Man Beaten By Police
In announcing its decision to settle, Palo Alto went out of its way to reference plaintiff Gustavo Alvarez’ criminal record.
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine Sues DoorDash for Pocketing Employee Tips
Attorney General Racine says that any efforts DoorDash made to explain its payment policy were confusing at best.
Wrongfully Convicted Derrick Hamilton Wins $7m Settlement from NYC and New Haven
Hamilton is one of 15 men who were convicted and exonerated on unrelated charges due to a principal investigator fabricating evidence against them.