Lawsuit Challenging Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Refusal to Execute Prisoner is Dismissed
The lawsuit was dismissed after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office affirmed that the state is prepared to resume executions in the reasonable foreseeable future.
Verdicts & Settlements
BGL Team Secures $240,000 Jury Verdict for Blind Students in Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Los Angeles Community College District
The court has now set a status conference for June 20 to begin the next phase of determining the changes it will order LACCD to implement to ensure its compliance with the ADA going forward.
University of Delaware to Pay $6.3m to Settle COVID Campus Closure Lawsuit
The University of Delaware will not admit to any wrongdoing.
JPMorgan Chase Agrees to Settle Epstein Trafficking Lawsuit for $290 Million
JPMorgan Chase has offered to pay $290 million to settle a class action alleging that the bank knew, or should have known, that the late billionaire and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein was using his accounts to conduct human trafficking operations.
Washington State to Pay $3m to Settle Adult Family Home Abuse Claim
A Washington court had earlier fined the state Attorney General’s Office over $300,000 after officials refused to provide the plaintiff’s attorneys with critical documents.
Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit for Undisclosed Amount
The lawsuit relates to a claim that Cuba Gooding Jr. lured a woman to his hotel room with an offer of drinks before “turning on music,” undressing, and forcing her onto the bed.
Federal Judge Recuses Himself from Disney-DeSantis Lawsuit
Judge Mark E. Walker said that he felt it necessary to recuse himself after learning “that a relative within the third degree of relationship owns thirty shares of stock in [Disney’s] parent corporation
Amazon to Pay $30m After F.T.C. Alleges Alexa and Ring Privacy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission had claimed that two of Amazon’s most popular products–Alexa and the Ring doorbell camera–actively violated consumer privacy law and child virtual safety regulations.
Court Preliminarily Approves Settlement to Improve Communication for Deaf Californians Who Receive State Services
Under the settlement agreement, DDS will work with the 21 regional centers that coordinate I/DD services to offer communication assessments to deaf consumers.
Settlement Approved with Philly to Fix or Install 10,000 Curb Ramps Over the Next 15 Years
People with disabilities have the right to live in the world. The court’s order protects that right.