Judge: Asylum Seekers in U.S. Can’t be Sent Back to Mexico
Judge Richard Seeborg’s ruling throws a wrench in administration attempts to end ‘catch and release.’
Lawsuits & Litigation
Motel 6, Accused of Helping ICE Deport Guests, Settles for $12m
The settlement marks the second time Motel 6 has been sued for helping ICE deport its guests.
House Democrats Sue Trump, Administration Officials Over Emergency and Border Wall Funding
The House claims that Trump’s abusing his powers to circumvent Congress and the Constitution.
Former Employee Sues Netflix for Pregnancy Discrimination
A former Netflix employee is suing the company after she was allegedly fired for being pregnant.
Motel 6 Settles Suit with State of Washington for $12M
Earlier this week, Motel 6 agreed to pay the state of Washington $12 million to settle a suit alleging it violated privacy laws.
Retired Couple Claims Diamond Resorts Pressured Them into Buying $150K Timeshare
A retired couple with no intention of purchasing a new timeshare claim they were pressured into purchasing a $150,000 timeshare with $19,000 in annual fees by a Diamond Resorts salesman last September.
Family of American Woman Killed in Ethiopian Airlines Crash Sues Boeing
The family of Samya Stumo, Ralph Nader’s niece, is suing Boeing and its affiliates for negligence and civil conspiracy.
Family Sues Trampoline Park for Negligence After Boy is Seriously Injured
The family of a four-year-old boy recently sued the Flight Deck Trampoline Park for negligence after the child was seriously injured.
Weinstein Wins Rare Reprieve as Judge Orders Actress’s Lawsuit Stayed
Ashley Judd’s defamation suit will be put on hold until Weinstein’s criminal case concludes.
Jury Returns $30.1 Million Verdict After GEICO Refuses Settlement in Car Accident
After attempting to settle a suit over a serious car accident, the injured won several times the original settlement offer.