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DOJ sues Texas over Abbott order restricting transportation of migrants
Attorney General Merrick Garland made good on a threat to sue the state of Texas, filing a lawsuit Friday challenging an executive order from Gov….
AR-15 rifle maker offers $33M settlement to Sandy Hook families
Settlement is being offered in a lawsuit over how the rifle maker marketed the firearm to the public. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/7/28/ar-15-rifle-maker-offers-33m-settlement-to-sandy-hook-families Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning almost all abortions
A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking a recently passed Arkansas law that would have barred nearly all abortions in the state.U.S. District…
J&J and others reportedly on verge of $26bn US opioid settlement
Drugmaker and distribution companies said to be close to deal Thousands of lawsuits filed by victims of over US opioid crisis The three biggest US…
Federal judge finds DACA unlawful, blocks new applicants
A federal judge in Texas on Friday blocked the Biden administration from approving new applications for the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program —…
Judge throws out Roy Moore’s $95 million suit against Sacha Baron Cohen
A federal court on Tuesday threw out the defamation lawsuit filed by Roy Moore, Alabama’s former chief justice, against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Moore, who…
Judge blocks transgender bathroom notification law in Tennessee
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the implementation of a Tennessee law requiring businesses and government facilities in the state to post…
Experts say Trump’s social media lawsuits are likely doomed
Legal experts and First Amendment scholars say former President Donald Trump’s class-action lawsuits announced Wednesday against Facebook, Twitter, Google, and their CEOs are unlikely to…
Texas court rules retailer can’t be sued over mass shooting
Survivors and families of victims of a 2017 mass shooting in a Texas church can’t sue the gun retailer that sold the weapon used in…
Johnson & Johnson Forced to Pay $2.1 Billion in Baby Powder Cancer Case After Supreme Court Denial
Johnson & Johnson will not be getting out of its obligation to pay up for losing a civil court case over its baby powder products…
Florida law prohibiting social media from banning politicians faces legal challenge
Florida passed a bill prohibiting social networks (e.g. Twitter) from suspending the accounts of politicians (e.g. Trump and his cronies), unless the social network also…
Judge ruling upholds Connecticut school mask mandate
A judge has ruled to keep Connecticut’s school mask requirement in place after it was challenged by a lawsuit filed in August, … Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/555412-judge-ruling-upholds-connecticut-school-mask-mandate Droolin’…
Trump asks judge to throw out Capitol riot lawsuit
Lawyers for the former president argued he has absolute immunity for his actions while in office. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-asks-judge-throw-out-capitol-riot-lawsuit-n1268544 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Childish Gambino Sued For Copyright Infringement Over “This Is America”
Donald Glover has already faced accusations of plagiarism for “This Is America,” with many pointing out similarities between the 2018 Childish Gambino hit and Jase…
Texas bill could let a rapist sue if his victim gets an abortion
Someone who provides funds for an abortion could also be sued, even if they didn’t know that’s what the money was being used for. Source:…
Humble Bundle creator brings antitrust lawsuit against Valve over Steam
Enlarge / The Valve logo, as seen in an etched design at its offices. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Indie developer (and Humble Indie Bundle originator Wolfire…
Judge tosses suit that sought to block transgender athletes
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls high school sports in Connecticut…
Iowa man receives $8 million settlement after being shot and paralyzed by police
A man in Iowa received an $8 million settlement after being shot by police in 2016 left him paralyzed. The City of Cedar Rapids’ settlement with…
Tamir Rice’s family asks justice department to reopen case into his death
Federal prosecutors said in late 2020 they would not bring charges against the two police officers involved The family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was…
Detroit man sues over wrongful arrest due to facial recognition technology
A Detroit man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Detroit Police Department over his wrongful arrest last year due to facial recognition technology. Source:…
California man sues after father dies during taco eating contest
A California man has filed a lawsuit against the organizers of a minor league baseball game after his father choked to death during a taco eating contest…
George Floyd’s family awarded $27m in settlement
The family of George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed last year by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, has settled a wrongful death claim with…
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