USA Archive - Law Commentary

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New York Inmates Sue Over Solar Eclipse Lockdown Citing Violations of Religious Freedom

In a unique legal battle unfolding in New York, a group of inmates are challenging the state's Department of Corrections' decision to impose a lockdown during the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. The lawsuit, filed by six inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility, represent different religious beliefs and allege that... Read More about New York Inmates Sue Over Solar Eclipse Lockdown Citing Violations of Religious Freedom

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Restaurant Owner Proves Actual COVID Losses and Gets “Rare” Opportunity to Go to Trial

Over the past few years, hundreds of COVID-19-related insurance claims by small businesses have been rejected because the claimant was unable to show the “direct physical loss or damage” required by the policy. Brooklyn Restaurants (Brooklyn), the plaintiff in a case against Sentinel Insurance Company (Sentinel), is different. The plaintiff’s... Read More about Restaurant Owner Proves Actual COVID Losses and Gets “Rare” Opportunity to Go to Trial

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Rapper Kodak Black Hit with $618K Lawsuit by Limo Company

Rapper Kodak Black is currently embroiled in a legal battle with limousine service I&D Concierge, which alleges that the artist owes them a staggering $600,000 in unpaid charges. According to the lawsuit filed by I&D Concierge, Kodak accumulated the debt after allegedly failing to pay driving services provided by the... Read More about Rapper Kodak Black Hit with $618K Lawsuit by Limo Company

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Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes

Former South Carolina attorney and convicted murderer, Alex Murdaugh, has been sentenced to an additional 40-year prison term for financial crimes. Murdaugh is currently serving two life sentences for the double murder of his wife and son, Margaret and Paul. In June 2021, his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, and their... Read More about Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes

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Arizona Strip Clubs Drugged and Stole Over $1 Million From Customers in Elaborate Scheme, Says New Lawsuit

Three Scottsdale, Arizona, strip clubs are facing a lawsuit that says three establishments and their parent company engaged in an elaborate scheme that enabled them to charge excessively high amounts on customers' credit cards without their customers’ authorization. Nearly 20 alleged victims are plaintiffs in the lawsuit, and their complaint... Read More about Arizona Strip Clubs Drugged and Stole Over $1 Million From Customers in Elaborate Scheme, Says New Lawsuit

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Kim Kardashian Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Promotion of Fake Judd Furniture

The Judd Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on safeguarding the artistic legacy of Donald Judd, an influential figure in minimalist art, has filed a lawsuit against reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian on Wednesday. The foundation alleges that Kardashian, along with Los Angeles-based interior design firm Clements Design Inc.,... Read More about Kim Kardashian Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Promotion of Fake Judd Furniture

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Unemployed Father Didn’t Meet Burden to Lower His Child Support

Dwayne Lucious, representing himself, asked the Court of Appeal to lower his child support payments by quoting a phrase from California Civil Code §3526, enacted in 1872. Lucious told the court, that “No man is responsible for that which no man can control.” The Court of Appeal unanimously disagreed. In... Read More about Unemployed Father Didn’t Meet Burden to Lower His Child Support

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Travis Scott Seeks Dismissal from Astroworld Litigation, Citing Lack of Responsibility for Event Safety

In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the 2021 Astroworld music festival tragedy, Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster II) has formally requested to be dismissed from the mass litigation that ensued after the event, which resulted in ten fatalities and numerous injuries. The disaster unfolded during Scott's performance on November 5,... Read More about Travis Scott Seeks Dismissal from Astroworld Litigation, Citing Lack of Responsibility for Event Safety

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AP History Teacher and Students File Lawsuit Against Arkansas LEARNS ACT ‘Indoctrination’ ban

A Little Rock, Arkansas, high school teacher and her students have filed a federal lawsuit against Arkansas Governor Sara Huckabee Sanders and the Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Education, Jacob Oliva, over the state’s ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” under the LEARNS Act. The Lawsuit was filed... Read More about AP History Teacher and Students File Lawsuit Against Arkansas LEARNS ACT ‘Indoctrination’ ban

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Federal Appeals Court Maintains Block on Texas Border Law Amidst Constitutional Debate

A contentious Texas law aimed at allowing state authorities to arrest and prosecute individuals suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border remains on hold following a recent decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The law, known as S.B. 4, has ignited a fierce dispute between the state... Read More about Federal Appeals Court Maintains Block on Texas Border Law Amidst Constitutional Debate

Class Action Suit by Advertisers Against Meta for Misrepresentation Can Proceed

Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook) was sued by a group of advertisers for misrepresenting the “Potential Reach” of advertisements on its platforms, which include Instagram and WhatsApp, in addition to its original Facebook social media outlet. The advertisers claim that ads on Meta’s sites would potentially reach fewer people than... Read More about Class Action Suit by Advertisers Against Meta for Misrepresentation Can Proceed

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Family Files Lawsuit Against DoubleTree by Hilton After 8-Year-Old Daughter Tragically Dies After Getting Sucked into Pool Pipe

On March 23, 8-year-old Aliyah Lynette Jaico tragically lost her life after being sucked into a swimming pool pipe at a DoubleTree by Hilton in northwest Houston. The catastrophe occurred while Aliyah was swimming with her family at the hotel’s lazy river. What began as a leisurely day of family... Read More about Family Files Lawsuit Against DoubleTree by Hilton After 8-Year-Old Daughter Tragically Dies After Getting Sucked into Pool Pipe

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Ninth Circuit Partially Reverses Summary Judgment in LA Police Shooting

A multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles led to the shooting death of Daniel Hernandez, the man whose pick-up truck caused the accident. The confrontation between Hernandez and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officer Tori McBride took place in April 2020, when she and other LAPD officers arrived at the scene... Read More about Ninth Circuit Partially Reverses Summary Judgment in LA Police Shooting

Class Action Alleges Hermès Discriminates in Birkin Bag Sales

Hermès, the distinguished French luxury goods manufacturer renowned for its iconic handbags, is currently facing a class action lawsuit over alleged antitrust violations concerning the sale of its prestigious Birkin handbags. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, contends that Hermès has engaged in discriminatory sales practices by limiting access to... Read More about Class Action Alleges Hermès Discriminates in Birkin Bag Sales

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NFL Quarterback Dak Prescott Files Extortion Lawsuit Against Alleged Accuser

Last week, NFL quarterback Dak Prescott filed an extortion lawsuit against a woman who alleges a sexual assault incident between her and Prescott in February of 2017. The lawsuit filed in Collin County, Texas accuses Victoria Baileigh Shores of fabricating a false sexual assault accusation against Prescott, allegedly in an... Read More about NFL Quarterback Dak Prescott Files Extortion Lawsuit Against Alleged Accuser