Judge Orders Fulton County Jail to Improve Disgusting Conditions for Female, Mentally Ill Inmates
Women reported vomit-covered floors, moldy food and constant solitary confinement.
Verdicts & Settlements
Clergy Abuse Victim Files Unconventional Lawsuit Against Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
The statute of limitations has long since passed, but Donald Asbee thinks he has a way to hold the church accountable.
ACLU and Allies Overturn Arkansas Abortion Laws
As in Alabama, some lawmakers hope appeals will bring them in front of the Supreme Court.
Oregon Judge Says Food Poisoning and Disgusting Meals for Prisoners Aren’t Eighth Amendment Violations
Giving prisoners food so bad it gets them sick every several months apparently doesn’t pose anything of a constitutional crisis.
Former Chadds Ford Adviser Turned Drug Informant Blown Out By Federal Jury
Peter Bistrian’s lawsuit against eight prison guards was dismissed, but he’s still suing the government for $3 million in a separate case.
Was Your Data Compromised in the Equifax Data Breach? You May be Entitled to Compensation
Were you one of the millions of people affected by the 2017 Equifax hack? If so, you may have some money coming your way. Earlier this month, Equifax agreed to fork over close to $700 million in fines and restitution. Of that amount, $425 million will be set aside for consumer payouts to cover things
Google Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Along with paying out $11 million to settle an age discrimination lawsuit, Google’s on the hook for $13 million more in another claim.
Former Kalamazoo Urogynecologist Settles Wrongful Death Suit from the 1990s
Dr. Roger Beyer, a former Kalamazoo urogynecologist currently under state investigation agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit from the 1990s.
Lex Machina Environmental Litigation Report: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Generated Over $13.6 Billion in Damages
Legal analytics data shows a drop in environmental litigation in federal court in the past decade; Environmental groups like the Sierra Club and WildEarth Guardians continue to be the top filers advocating for the environment.
Reckitt Benckiser Will Settle Justice Department Probe for $1.4 Billion
Reckitt Benckiser agrees to settle Justice Department probe rather than risk a conviction.