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Lawsuit Accusing President Trump of ‘Inciting to Riot’ is Dismissed

Brianna Smith - September 13, 2018

Earlier this week, a lawsuit against President Trump was dismissed. The suit was filed by three protesters who accused the president of ‘inciting to riot’ after “they were roughed up at a March 2016 campaign rally in Louisville, Kentucky during Trump’s White House run.” The decision to dismiss the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said they “did not state a valid claim under Kentucky law against Trump or his campaign, and Trump’s speech was protected by the First Amendment because he did not specifically advocate violence.” The suit was dismissed on a 3-0 vote.

Frat’s Alcohol Hazing Ritual Leads to Fatal Injuries, Lawsuit Settlement

Sara E. Teller - September 13, 2018

The parents of Timothy Piazza, who suffered fatal injuries at a fraternity house in 2017 at Penn State, filed a lawsuit against Beta Theta Pi and a settlement has now been reached. Piazza died after consuming a toxic amount of alcohol and suffered head and abdominal injuries from falling as a result of a hazing

Woman’s Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Hospital to Pay $28 Million

Sara E. Teller - September 13, 2018

Woman’s Disease Goes Undiagnosed, Hospital to Pay $28 Million

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Former Piggly Wiggly Employees Set to Split $8.7M, Thanks to Recent Settlement

Brianna Smith - September 12, 2018

Earlier this month, a judge ruled in favor of nearly 6,600 former Piggly Wiggly employees who sued the now collapsed Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. over lost retirement benefits and approved an $8.7 million settlement to be split between the former employees. According to the agreement, about a third of the money will be spent to pay for attorney fees, meaning the average payout per employee will be less than $1,000.

Judge Demands Iran Pay $104.7 Million for Funding 1996 Truck Bombing

Ryan J. Farrick - September 12, 2018

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the Islamic Republic of Iran to pay $104.7 million to victims of a 1996 truck bombing in Saudi Arabia. Chief Judge Beryl Howell rendered a default judgment against Iran and its Revolutionary Guard, representatives for neither of which attended the proceedings or attempted to defend themselves from the

Peruvian Immigrant Settles with Alaska Police Over Arrest

Ryan J. Farrick - September 12, 2018

A Peruvian immigrant in Alaska settled a lawsuit with Palmer police after its officers detained 38-year old Alex Caceda on civil immigration charges. The settlement, announced by the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska, curbs its litigation in exchange for $50,000, an official apology and changes to Palmer police procedure. Procedural changes, writes the Kansas City Star,

Woman Was Sexually Harassed by Bus Driver as a Child

Sara E. Teller - September 12, 2018

Woman was Sexually Harassed by Bus Driver as a Child

Huron Valley Women’s Prison Scrutinized for Outdated Policies, Excessive Overtime

Sara E. Teller - September 11, 2018

Huron Valley Women’s Prison Scrutinized for Outdated Policies, Excessive Overtime

Uber Whistleblower Supports $10 Million Settlement

Ryan J. Farrick - September 10, 2018

The former Uber engineer whose blog post and allegations of discrimination caused the company CEO to step down said she supports a $10 million settlement for pay equity and harassment claims. Filed on behalf of nearly 500 employees, the agreement was tentatively reached in April. Susan Fowler, whose 2017 blog post led to internal chaos

Judge Approves Settlement Fund for Place County Inmates

Ryan J. Farrick - September 10, 2018

A federal judge in Sacramento, California, has approved a settlement for inmates at Placer County Jail. The settlement, brought on allegations of abuse and use of excessive force by law enforcement officials, includes a fund of more than $1.4 million. While the agreement remains tentative, permanent approval is expected by or in March. U.S. Magistrate

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