Wetlands Decision Muddies the Water at EPA
A recent SCOTUS wetlands decision opens waterways to pollution for profit, while destroying natural buffer areas that purify water and protect cities.
Verdicts & Settlements
Chicago Loses Lawsuit Against Indiana-based Firearms Dealer
The City of Chicago filed its lawsuit against Gary-based Westforth Sports several years after a police report indicated that a significant percentage of guns used in local crimes had been purchased in the same store.
Supreme Court Sides with Technology Companies While Sidestepping Broader Concerns
While the court broadly sided with companies including Google and Twitter, it refused to address bigger concerns about the applicability of Section 230, a federal law shielding social media platforms from torts created by third-party users.
BREAKING: Equinox Hit with $11.25M Jury Verdict in Race & Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
During an emotional damages phase of the trial, Ms. Europe testified that Equinox’s failure to address the racist and sexist work atmosphere led to a sudden and dramatic increase in her symptoms of bulimia, an eating disorder from which she had suffered since high school, requiring her to undergo intensive treatment.
Federal Court Grants Final Approval to Ground-Breaking Settlement That Will Ensure NYC Children with Diabetes Receive Appropriate Care in School
Part of the settlement includes a commitment that accommodations necessary to meet the needs of these students cannot be denied based on resources or available funding.
State & Federal Courts Grant Final Approval to Historic Settlement to Make the NYC Subway Accessible to People Who Need Stair-Free Access
The second lawsuit, filed in 2019 in federal court in the Southern District of New York, alleged that the MTA consistently renovates and rehabilitates subway stations without adding stair-free access as part of those renovations.
New York Jury Finds Donald Trump Liable for Defamation, Battery
While the jury awarded former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll an estimated $5 million in damages, it did not, ultimately, find the former president civilly liable for rape.
Goldman Sachs to Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit for $215m
The settlement could provide individual payments of about $47,000 to eligible class members, most of whom are or were higher-ranking executives.
Indiana Court Deals Devastating Blow to Attorney General’s Crusade Against TikTok
The court appeared broadly skeptical of the state’s claims that TikTok fails to moderate inappropriate content, finding that only 2.6% of some 8 billion videos violated the company’s community moderation policies.
McKeen & Associates Wins Historic $96M in Case Against International Trucking Company on Behalf of Father and Son Death
Jury finds trucking company and driver negligent in a vehicular accident.