Victims’ Compensation Funds Created for Abuse at Multiple Pennsylvania Dioceses
Victims’ Compensation Funds Created for Abuse at Multiple Pennsylvania Dioceses
Verdicts & Settlements
Costco Hit with $4M Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Costco Wholesale Corp. is at the center of a lawsuit filed by an African American Severn couple for $4 million. According to the suit, a manager allegedly “racially discriminated against them when he called the police for a robbery that did not happen.”
Serviceman Dies After Treating at VA Hospital, Family Compensated
Serviceman Dies After Treating at VA Hospital, Family Compensated
School District to Pay $5 Million in Sex Abuse Case
School District to Pay $5 Million in Sex Abuse Case
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,
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.
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
Koreantown Tenants Receive $2.5 Million in Federal Lawsuit
Koreantown Tenants Receive $2.5 Million in Federal Lawsuit
Cincinnati Settles with 11-Year Old Black Girl Tased for Shoplifting Potato Chips
An 11-year old black girl who was stun gunned by a Cincinnati police officer will be awarded $240,000 as part of a civil rights settlement. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported the award Tuesday, saying the city will pay $220,000 to 11-year old Donesha Gowdy. The remaining $20,000 will be signed over by Kroger Co. Use of