TGI Friday’s Workers Could Receive $19.1 Million in Settlement Agreement
TGI Friday’s Workers Could Receive $19.1 Million in Settlement Agreement
Lawsuits & Litigation
Fourth Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Nashville Public Schools
For the fourth time in recent years, a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Nashville public schools over allegations that education authorities failed to properly respond to student-on-student misconduct. The suit, according to The Tennessean, is requesting $3 million as well as punitive damages. An additional condition would require Nashville public schools to comply
Woman in Iowa Takes Case Against $75 Speeding Ticket All The Way to the State Supreme Court
A woman in Iowa has managed to push her case against a $75 speeding ticket all the way to the state Supreme Court. Covered by The Washington Post, the feat accomplished by 67-year old Marla Leaf is exceptional – only in the rarest of instances are minor infractions escalated to the top of the judiciary.
Judge Files Lawsuit Claiming Disability Act Is Unconstitutional
Judge Files Lawsuit Claiming Disability Act Is Unconstitutional
Rutherford County, Private Probation Company Settle for $14m in Extortion Case
Rutherford County and a private company settled a sweeping class action suit after being accused of extortion. The Tennessee county had formerly contracted with Providence Community Corrections and Pathways Community Corrections, between 2011 and 2016. According to The Tennessean, the private companies were tasked with overseeing low-level probation cases. Among the responsibilities of Providence Community
Federal Court Will Again Hear Arguments Over Cross-Border Shooting of Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca
A federal appeals court is again hearing arguments over the death of Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca, who was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in 2010. The contentious case could have far-reaching consequences over how liable the United States government is for deaths which take place on foreign soil. Hernandez, who was
‘Monkey Selfie’ Settlement May Spark Positive Changes to Wildlife Photography
‘Monkey Selfie’ Settlement May Spark Positive Changes to Wildlife Photography
Mental Hospital Being Investigated After Abuse Allegations Surface
Mental Hospital Being Investigated After Abuse Allegations Surface
FDA Launches Study to Evaluate New, Improved Warning Labels for Cigarette Packs
The Food and Drug Administration plans to launch a study with the intent of finding new warning labels for cigarette packs. According to The Hill, the FDA announced its upcoming venture with a public notice in the Federal Register. Entitled the “Experimental Study on Warning Statements for Cigarettes Graphic Health Warnings,” the endeavor is seeking
Amtrak Engineer Not Criminally Responsible for Derailing Train
Amtrak Engineer Not Criminally Responsible for Derailing Train