Mercy Hospital Hit with Wrongful Death Suit After 9-Month-Old Child Dies
Mercy Hospital is at the center of a new lawsuit that claims a doctor’s misdiagnosis resulted in the death of a 9-month-old boy.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Kool Smiles Hit With Medical Malpractice Allegations After Child’s Death
On December 16, 2017, two-year-old Zion Gastelum died after undergoing a dental procedure at a Kool Smiles dental office. Now, the boy’s family is alleging medical malpractice in a civil lawsuit.
Immigration Lawsuit Curtailed by ICE Arrest
Roxana Orellana Santos was arrested for an immigration offense in 2008, sitting outside a restaurant and eating a sandwich. Eleven years later, her lawsuit was almost over–but ICE has again taken her into custody.
Mohawk Tribe Crippled by Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Filed
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed a lawsuit in federal court against prescription drug makers and distributors claiming the companies downplayed the addictive effects of their products, which have crippled the community.
University of Michigan Pays $300K to Settle Whistleblower Suit
Last month, the University of Michigan agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit with a former employee who alleged that she was wrongfully terminated. The settlement agreement was signed on December 3.
Tips to Avoid Legal Issues for Small Businesses
Small businesses often don’t have the budget to defend legal actions. There are steps owners can take to lower the possibility of having legal difficulties.
Grad Student Wins Decade-Long No-Fly List Lawsuit
A federal appeals court has blasted the U.S. government for its poor handling of a longstanding lawsuit over a former graduate student’s placement on the no-fly list. POLITICO reports that Malaysian citizen Rahinah Ibrahim first launched her lawsuit ten years ago. She won, five years back, after U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup ruled that
Lawyers for Latter-Day Saints President Push Back Against Child Sex Abuse Deposition
The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is being asked to take the stand in a sexual abuse lawsuit involving his daughter and son-in-law. Fox13 reports that a motion seeking LDS President Russell M. Nelson was filed in federal court late last week. While Nelson himself isn’t implicated in the alleged
Uber Drivers in Massachusetts Sue, Alleging Labor Violations
Uber drivers in Massachusetts are suing the ride-sharing company, claiming it illegally labels its employees independent contractors in a bid to skirt minimum wage and state law. The Boston Herald reports that the suit, filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, claims that the company “regularly fails to
Tamaqua School District Under Fire for Proposing to Arm Teachers
Gun control advocates are suing Tamaqua School District for a recently-passed policy that allows teachers to carry firearms at school. WFMZ reports that on Thursday, families launched a second lawsuit against the school district. Backed by Cease Fire PA, the litigation aims to topple Tamaqua’s firearms policy. “It’s not staff members’ place to have a