Family Sues St. Helena Hospital for Medical Malpractice, Negligence, and Wrongful Death
St. Helena Hospital was recently sued by the family of Rosemarie McMahon after she died while in the care of the hospital.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Portland Bartender Caught Drinking on Job Bashes Bar’s Lawsuit
Portland bartender Gunnar Hokan Jorstad is asking a judge to dismiss his former employer’s lawsuit, which seeks to recoup lost revenue from a 21-day, state-imposed booze ban on the establishment.
Judge Says Sandy Hook Victims Entitled to See Infowars Documents
A federal judge recently ruled that the families of Sandy Hook victims can get access to Infowars’ internal documents.
Au Pairs Win $65.5M Wage Dispute Lawsuit
A group of almost 10,000 au pairs recently won a wage dispute lawsuit filed against U.S. “companies authorized to bring au pairs to the U.S.” According to the lawsuit, a dozen au pairs argued that 15 “companies that bring the workers to the U.S. conspired to keep wages low.”
Marriott Slapped with Multiple Class-Action Lawsuits Over Massive Data Breach
More than 150 people who previously stayed in Marriott properties filed a class-action lawsuit against the hotel company, claiming it didn’t do enough to protect them from a massive data breach.
Tennessee Prison Guard Sues CoreCivic Over Inmate Assault, Harassment
A Tennessee woman is suing private prison contractor CoreCivic, claiming her colleagues left her alone with violent male inmates–and then ignored her calls for help.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Under Fire for Hazing After Northwestern University Student Commits Suicide
Alpha Kappa Alpha is at the center of a new lawsuit filed by the mother of a former Northwestern University student. According to the suit, the former student, Jordan Hankins, committed suicide after being hazed by sorority members.
The Saga Behind the Crocheted Bikini – Who’s the Real Creator?
The crocheted bikini is behind a slew of litigation. Is the debate over the origin of the popular fashion fad finally over?
Connecticut Panel is Against Instituting Special Courts for Opioid Addicts
A Connecticut taskforce originally approved by Democratic Governor Dannel P. Malloy during the 2018 legislative session recommended against establishing special courts for those addicted to opioids. The panel cited already established programs as sufficient for fighting against the epidemic.
Deported Ohio Woman Sues ICE, Calls Removal a “Bioethical Crisis”
An Ohio woman deported to Mexico in 2017 is suing the federal government. Attorneys say she may not have answers until the government re-opens.