Christian Woman Wins $21.5M Verdict After Being Fired for Refusing to Work Sundays
Devout Christian Marie Jean Pierre recently won a $21.5 million verdict, ending a religious freedom lawsuit she filed against her employer, Conrad Miami Hotel.
Verdicts & Settlements
Missouri Supreme Court Orders Mercy Hospital to Pay Patient Millions
Accused of taking too long to diagnose a vulnerable patient’s rare disorder, Springfield’s Mercy Hospital will have to foot a $28 million bill.
Family of Overland Park Teenager Killed by Police Gets Settlement
The family of 17-year old John Albers, killed last year by an Overland Park police officer, has settled with the city for $2.3 million. Activists say that even though damages will be paid out, there are still many questions left lingering.
EU Court Strips McDonald’s of ‘Big Mac’ Trademark
After two years of litigation in a European Union court, McDonald’s has lost its right to the ‘Big Mac’ trademark across the continent.
Napa, California, to Pay $5 Million in Child Death Case
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by a family of a three-year-old girl who was murdered by her mother alleged Napa, California, police and county social workers didn’t adequately investigate abuse allegations. Napa County will now pay $5 million to settle the case.
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.”
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?
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.
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
Settlement Brings Healthcare Relief for Illinois Prisoners
Accused of enabling negligence and providing substandard care, Illinois has agreed to a series of reforms intended to improve health throughout its prison system. Under the agreements, writes the Chicago Tribune, a federal monitor will oversee adjustments to prison healthcare. Among the accepted changes are increased medical and dental staffing, ‘proper training and qualifications for