USA Archive - Law Commentary

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in a red hoodie during warm-ups at a stadium.

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, SMU’s Teddy Knox Face Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged Role in Dallas Crash

Professional athlete Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Theodore “Teddy” Knox, a cornerback for SMU, have been hit with a lawsuit following a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas, Texas, on March 30th. The lawsuit, filed by Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova in Dallas County Court on... Read More about Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, SMU’s Teddy Knox Face Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Alleged Role in Dallas Crash

A person stands in front of a large memorial made up of flowers, balloons, and messages honoring the victims of the 2017 Manchester concert bombing.

Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande Manchester Concert Bombing Pursue Legal Action

Following the tragic bombing at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, over 250 survivors are pursuing legal action against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency, MI5. Represented by lawyers from multiple law firms, a joint claim has been submitted to the U.K.’s investigatory powers tribunal. On May 22, 2017, suicide... Read More about Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande Manchester Concert Bombing Pursue Legal Action

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GM Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Sharing Customer Data That Led to Higher Insurance Rates

A second lawsuit, which is seeking class-action status, has been filed against leading car maker General Motors. Customers accuse the automaker of collecting data on its customers and then passing that data to third parties. The information was then used by auto insurance providers to justify rake hikes for some... Read More about GM Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Sharing Customer Data That Led to Higher Insurance Rates

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Ruby Franke's Estranged Husband Sues Former Business Partner Jodi Hildebrandt

Kevin Franke, the estranged husband of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, has initiated legal action against Ruby's former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt. The lawsuit alleges emotional distress and negligence on behalf of Franke and his children, accusing Hildebrandt of subjecting them to abuse while under her care. Legal documents obtained by... Read More about Ruby Franke's Estranged Husband Sues Former Business Partner Jodi Hildebrandt

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Murder Conviction Reversed Because Preliminary Hearing Testimony Was Wrongly Admitted as Evidence

A man and a woman were convicted of murder with special circumstances, due at least in part to the admission of a two-year-old preliminary hearing transcript of the testimony of a key witness who did not appear at trial. Defendants argued that the read transcript was admitted in error because... Read More about Murder Conviction Reversed Because Preliminary Hearing Testimony Was Wrongly Admitted as Evidence

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Paramount Secures Victory in 'Top Gun' Copyright Battle

Paramount Pictures has won a recent copyright lawsuit initiated by the heirs of the author of a 1983 magazine story that served as inspiration for the original Top Gun film. The plaintiffs, Shosh and Yuval Yonay, filed the lawsuit against Paramount, alleging that the studio proceeded with the development of... Read More about Paramount Secures Victory in 'Top Gun' Copyright Battle

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Local Governments Can Override Initiatives That Could Decrease Housing Shortages

California passed Senate Bill 10 in 2023 to allow counties and cities the right to override some local housing initiatives that enacted housing density caps. The bill authorizes the construction of up to ten units on a single-land parcel without requiring the review mandated under the California Environmental Quality Act. ... Read More about Local Governments Can Override Initiatives That Could Decrease Housing Shortages

Exterior view of the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, at dusk.

Luxury Hotel Not Liable for Injury Caused by Broken Shower Head

While taking a shower at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, Monique Howard’s hand-held shower wand broke, cutting her hand, causing her to fall on her back, and leaving her with severe injuries. She sued Accor Management US, Inc., which managed the hotel at the time, and her complaint... Read More about Luxury Hotel Not Liable for Injury Caused by Broken Shower Head

Father and son, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Christian "King" Combs, pose together at an event.

Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault by Christian "King" Combs on Yacht Chartered by Father Sean "Diddy" Combs

A recent lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court has brought serious allegations against rapper Christian "King" Combs, son of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. The lawsuit, filed by Grace O'Marcaigh, accuses Christian Combs of sexual assault during a yacht party chartered by the Combs family in December 2022.... Read More about Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault by Christian "King" Combs on Yacht Chartered by Father Sean "Diddy" Combs

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Jury Awards $4.25M to Parents of Man Thrown From Motorcycle During Police Chase

An Iowa jury has awarded the parents of 31-year-old Augustin “Gus” Mormann $4.25 million after their son was killed during a high-speed police chase in Manchester. Mormann died in January 2021, more than one month after he was thrown off his motorcycle during the high-speed chase with police. The officer... Read More about Jury Awards $4.25M to Parents of Man Thrown From Motorcycle During Police Chase

Joseph Gatt at an event, known for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "Thor."

Game of Thrones Actor Joseph Gatt Files $40 Million Lawsuit Against LAPD and Los Angeles Officials Over False Pedophilia Accusations

Renowned actor Joseph Gatt, widely recognized for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "Thor," has taken legal action against the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, and others, filing a $40 million lawsuit on Thursday. The lawsuit alleges... Read More about Game of Thrones Actor Joseph Gatt Files $40 Million Lawsuit Against LAPD and Los Angeles Officials Over False Pedophilia Accusations

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Domestic Violence Not Proven by Wife Despite Numerous Allegations

After a contentious marriage and divorce filings that never actually resulted in a divorce, S.B. (Wife) and K.K. (Husband) continued their relationship while living separately in their $7 million home in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Most of the time, S.B. resided in a 500-square-foot guest house, while K.K. lived in... Read More about Domestic Violence Not Proven by Wife Despite Numerous Allegations

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Drug Company’s False Claim of COVID Cure Was Not Securities Fraud

In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (Sorrento), a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company, issued a press release saying it “might” have discovered a cure for COVID-19. The release was picked up by Fox News and BioSpace.com. Sorrento’s stock price immediately rose steeply, but declined a week later... Read More about Drug Company’s False Claim of COVID Cure Was Not Securities Fraud

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Shipping Company Cites Maritime Law in the Wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The owner and manager of the cargo ship involved in the catastrophic collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have filed a court petition to limit their financial liability. Singapore-based Grace Ocean Private Ltd., the owner of the vessel named the Dali, and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the ship's manager,... Read More about Shipping Company Cites Maritime Law in the Wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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Kanye West Faces New Lawsuit Over Hitler Praise and Racism Allegations by Former Donda Academy Employee

Former employee Trevor Phillips has filed a lawsuit against rapper Kanye West, alleging discrimination and misconduct at Donda Academy, West's now-shuttered private Christian school located in Los Angeles. Phillips, who previously worked for West's fashion brand Yeezy, claims he faced “severe discrimination, harassment, and retaliation” during his employment at the... Read More about Kanye West Faces New Lawsuit Over Hitler Praise and Racism Allegations by Former Donda Academy Employee