Erie County Clerk Sues New York for Giving Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
County clerk Michael Kearns says the Green Light Law is unconstitutional.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Court: Tennessee Family Can Sue Amazon for Hoverboard Fire that Burned Down House
Amazon sent out e-mails warning customers that hoverboards could be dangerous but never said they were at risk of blowing up and catching fire.
University of Michigan Loses FOIA Battle for Papers of Anti-Immigration Advocate John Tanton
Tanton had donated his papers to the univesity, under the condition they not be publicized until 2035.
Appeals Court Rules Against Amazon in Product Liability Lawsuit
Amazon has been blamed for third-party product failures and injuries before–but this is the first time a court has held the company accountable for its vendors.
Oklahoma’s Case Against Johnson & Johnson Moves into Defense Phase
Oklahoma’s case against J&J claiming the company was the “kingpin” in the opioid crisis moves into the defense phase.
Georgia’s New Abortion Law Outrages Some Doctors, Civil Rights Groups
Georgia faces lawsuit from civil rights group over new abortion law.
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.