Georgia’s New Abortion Law Outrages Some Doctors, Civil Rights Groups
Georgia faces lawsuit from civil rights group over new abortion law.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Student Set on Fire During Chemistry Experiment Awarded $60M in Damages
A NYC student was recently awarded $60 million in damages after he was set on fire during a chemistry experiment.
Lawsuit Involving Death of Springville Student Settles for $450K
A settlement was recently agreed to, ending a suit involving the 2016 death of a Springville student.
EEOC Hits Cassone Leasing, Inc. with Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
The EEOC is suing Cassone Leasing, Inc. for pregnancy discrimination.
Too Few Hash Browns Leads North Carolina Man to Sue Hardee’s For Civil Rights Violations
Tommy Martin says he was served so few Hardee’s Hash Rounds that the company violated his 14th Amendment protections.
Does Nike Discriminate Against Pregnant Women? Some Female Athletes Think So.
Nike recently found itself the target of pregnancy discrimination accusations.
Settlement Reached in Medical Malpractice Suits Against Newburyport Psychiatrist
Dr. Keith R. Ablow recently agreed to settle medical malpractice lawsuits against him that alleged he took advantage of patients while treating them for depression.
Terrance Lewis, Exonerated After Life Sentence, to Sue Philadelphia for Wrongful Imprisonment
Police allegedly failed to follow up on compelling leads, opting instead to frame Lewis for murder.
Appeals Court Will Let Student Loan Borrower Pursue Company That ‘Forgot’ Repayment Options
Great Lakes Educational Loan Services pushed Nicole Nelson into forbearance and deferment, never telling her she could qualify for income-based repayment plans.
Patient Dies of Bedsore in Jackson Hospital Due to Neglect
Patient dies of bedsore in Jackson Hospital. Jury finds hospital responsible and awards the family $5 million.