St. Louis Settles Lawsuit Over Jail Conditions
St. Louis agrees to pay $4 million over inhumane conditions at the Workhouse.
Verdicts & Settlements
Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Settle Abuse Lawsuits
Columbia and hospital settle $750M over abuse claims by former gynecologist.
Takata Airbag Explosion Leads to $3M Verdict
South Florida man wins $3 million after injury from faulty airbag.
Federal Judge Gives Green Light to Burger King “Whopper” Lawsuit
In his decision, U.S. District Judge Roy Altman noted that the allegations against Burger King “go beyond mere exaggeration or puffery.”
California Court: Border Patrol Can’t Ask About Immigration Status Without Reasonable Suspicion
A federal court in California has ordered U.S Border Patrol to refrain from interrogating passersby about their immigration status without first having a good reason to do so. According to The New York Times, U.S. District Juge Jennifer L. Thurston’s Tuesday ruling found that the Border Patrol’s “stop-and-arrest” tactics violate the Fourth Amendment. Thurston also
Federal Judge Blocks Idaho from Enforcing Controversial Immigration Law
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford approved a longer preliminary injunction, which prohibits Idaho from enforcing the immigration-related crimes of illegal entry and illegal re-entry.
Trump-Appointed Judge Pushes the Brakes on Some Deportations
“The importance of this ruling cannot be overstated,” said an American Civil Liberties Union attorney. “This is the first court to squarely rule on the fundamental question of whether a wartime authority can be used during peacetime and properly concluded it cannot.”
Court Rules UW Animal Oversight Committee Can’t Hide Members’ Names
The court affirmed that the plaintiffs’ arguments were not enough to allow public servants—including those making consequential decisions about the use and treatment of animals—to hide behind a veil of anonymity to avoid accountability.
Tennessee Woman Settles 1A Lawsuit After Getting a Ticket for Halloween Decorations
“Not only am I no longer at risk of being fined for my skeletons, but the unconstitutional ordinance is now dead and buried,” plaintiff Alexis Luttrell said.
Shumaker Secures Victory for Charlotte Manufacturer in Patent Disputes
Both cases center on Yukon’s patented three-piece insulated container, used for shipping pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive items.