More Athletes Come Forward with Allegations Against Strauss, Ohio State
More Athletes Come Forward with Allegations Against Strauss, Ohio State
Lawsuits & Litigation
Tennessee Death Row Inmates Ask to Die by Firing Squad
Four death row inmates in Tennessee are suing the state in an attempt to choose their own method of execution. Attorneys say the cohort of condemned would rather be put to death by firing squad than lethal injection or electric chair, the only two options available in Tennessee. The Tennessean reports that one of the
Supreme Court Won’t Review Net Neutrality Decision
On Monday, the Supreme Court announced it’d opt not to take up a case on net neutrality. According to The Washington Post, the decision didn’t come as the result of outright rejection. Three of the high court’s justices—Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil M. Gorsuch—were in favor of accepting a review. If they don’t so,
Often Disregarded Package Inserts Included Important Medication Information
Often Disregarded Package Inserts Included Important Medication Information
Hayden Couple Awarded $75K in ‘War on Christmas’ Lawsuit
A Hayden-area couple was recently awarded $75,000 by a North Idaho jury, ending a lawsuit the couple filed against their homeowner’s association. According to the jury, the West Hayden States First Addition Homeowners Association “engaged in religious discrimination” against the couple in a case that has been dubbed a “war on Christmas” by many news outlets.
Honeywell International, Inc. Named in Wrongful Death Suit Involving Home Explosion
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed by the wife of a utility worker who died in a “2017 home explosion in Millersville, PA.” The suit itself was filed by Ross Feller Casey, LLP on behalf of the woman, Kim Bouder, and it names Honeywell International, Inc. and others as defendants. In the suit, Bouder claims in the suit that the defendants were responsible for the fatal explosion. Specifically, the suit “advances claims for product liability relating to Honeywell’s Permalock mechanical tapping tee that connected the natural gas line to the Lancaster County home.”
Lenny & Larry’s Agrees to Lawsuit Settlement Over Protein Content in Their Cookies
A battle over the facts — nutrition facts that is — has come to a close. This afternoon better-for-you snack producer Lenny & Larry’s agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its cookies contained the advertised amount of protein. According to terms of the settlement, Lenny & Larry’s has agreed to pay $1.85 million in legal fees and up to $3.15 million in free products.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Requests Dismissal of Suit Involving Religious Valentines
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College recently responded to a federal suit filed by Polly Olsen, a student at the university, who claims the school “violated her First Amendment rights.” According to her suit, the university violated her rights “when campus security stopped her from handing out Valentine’s hearts with Bible verses.” For example, some of the valentines had quotes that said, “You are special! 1 John 4:11,” and another said, “Jesus Loves You!”
Utah Valley University Settles Lawsuit with Title IX Director for $45K
Utah Valley University recently agreed to pay its Title IX director $45,000 to bring an end to a lawsuit. According to the agreement, the funds are “part of an agreement for both parties to drop legal claims against each other,” according to court documents released Wednesday. Shortly after the university announced the settlement, a “proposed stipulated order of dismissal…was filed with the 3rd Judicial District Court.
Motorcyclist Receives Settlement after Accident Caused by Company Driver
Motorcyclist Receives Settlement after Accident Caused by Company Driver