Louisiana Cop Wins $90K Over Denied Job Due to HIV Status
A Louisiana police officer recently won a lawsuit over claims he was turned down for a deputy position because of his HIV status.
Verdicts & Settlements
Supreme Court Bolsters Water Pollution Law in Hawaii Lawsuit
In his dissent, Justice Samuel Alito said the majority provided ineffective guidance that’d encourage inconsistent application of precedent.
Federal Court Says Detroit Students Have “Right to Literacy”
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the U.S. Constitution protects young Americans’ right to education.
Alabama Worker Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Suit at the Eleventh Circuit
A Better Balance and the Center for WorkLife Law recently won a large victory for pregnant worker’s rights.
Court of Appeal Blocks Construction of Third Runway at Heathrow
In the final paragraphs of the judgement, the Court stated that “The Airport National Policy Statement is of no legal effect unless and until the Secretary of State has undertaken a review of it in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act 2008”.
Trump Family Can’t Move Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit to Arbitration
U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield also demanded that MGM Entities give defense hitherto unseen–and potentially scandalous–behind-the-scenes footage of Trump from The Apprentice.
PA Restaurant Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Former College Student
Just Wing It, a Pennsylvania eatery, was recently ordered to settle a discrimination lawsuit for $40,000.
Catholic Archdiocese & Hopkins School Settle Abuse Allegations
Catholic diocese and school reach settlement in sexual abuse case.
Missouri Man Wins $2M Settlement After He was Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
A Missouri man was recently awarded a $2 million settlement after he sued the Lincoln County sheriff’s department for wrongfully convicting him of murder.
City of Antioch Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $475K
The city of Antioch is settling a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Rakeem Rucks for $475,000.