A number of Google users attempted to bring a class action asserting that the tech giant’s Chrome browser collects their data unlawfully. The plaintiffs lost an early appeal to seek damages as a class, severely undercutting their chances at a substantial damages award. The case arose in 2020. Several plaintiffs... Read More about Google Users Lose Appeal to Sue as a Class Over “Incognito” Data Collection
The mother of a biracial child has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines accusing them of racially profiling her and her daughter and accusing the mother of child trafficking. The mother filed the lawsuit on August 3 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. In 2021, Mary... Read More about White Mom Accused of Trafficking Her Black Daughter Sues Southwest Airlines
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) make great movie plots. Body Heat, Private Benjamin and Cary Grant’s Indiscreet are just a few of the comedies, dramas and thrillers that feature them in their plotlines. But if Hollywood wants accuracy, it should take note of a California law and a new ruling that holds... Read More about Prenuptial Agreements Are Not Presumed to Be Valid
The California Supreme Court ruled that Monterey County cannot unilaterally ban new oil and gas wells. The decision strikes down a voter-approved measure amid an ongoing battle over fossil fuels and how the state can address concerns over climate and personal health concerns. In 2016, Monterey County voters approved a... Read More about CA County Cannot Ban Oil Drilling, Says State Supreme Court
An Orange County Superior Court judge from Anaheim, California, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 72, was arrested, booked for his wife’s murder, and then posted his $1 million bail last Friday, a day after the incident. The Orange County police received reports... Read More about With California Judge Charged With Wife’s Murder in the County Where He Resided, Can Local Prosecutors Deliver a Fair Trial?
The makers of Mounjaro and Ozempic are facing a new lawsuit accusing the manufacturers of not revealing to patients a stomach paralysis side effect that in part helps make the drugs effective when it comes to weight loss. The lawsuit was filed by 44-year-old Louisiana woman, Jaclyn Bjorklund. Attorneys representing... Read More about Makers of Mounjaro and Ozempic Hit With Lawsuit Over Weight Loss Complications
Clovis Community College students who belonged to the Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) were ordered to remove a set of flyers from campus bulletin boards after college officials decided that the content violated the school’s Student Flyer policy by containing “inappropriate or offensive language or themes.” YAF was ordered to... Read More about Community College Policy Against Posting “Offensive” Flyers Violates First Amendment
The Mississippi constitution prohibits felons who have completed their sentences from voting unless two-thirds of the State legislature restores their right to vote. The Plaintiffs in a class action case challenged the prohibition as “cruel and unusual punishment,” and now a federal appeals court found Eighth Amendment grounds to agree.... Read More about Mississippi’s Lifetime Voting Ban for Felons is Unconstitutional
A federal court struck down the Biden administration’s controversial policy limiting who may be considered for asylum in the United States. The court found that the administration had violated the Administrative Procedure Act by issuing the new rule without proper time for public notice and comment. The so-called asylum ban... Read More about Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Asylum Policy, yet Policy to Remain in Effect Pending Appeal
Pop icon Lizzo is facing major backlash after three of her former dancers accused her of creating a hostile work environment that was laced with sexual harassment, threats of violence, and body shaming. Lizzo’s empowering lyrics and catchy tunes helped the superstar rise to popularity with her breakout album in... Read More about Lawsuit Accuses Popstar Lizzo of Sexual Harassment and Toxic Workplace
A disabled law school graduate sued the State Bar of California for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), claiming it failed to properly accommodate his needs when he took the bar exam. The case, which the plaintiff lost because the District Court believed the State Bar has sovereign immunity,... Read More about Ninth Circuit Will Decide if State Bar Gets Immunity From Failure to Accommodate Disabled Bar Exam Taker
College students accused of misconduct do not have the same rights as criminal defendants, according to the California Supreme Court. The court ruled that private university students can face discipline, including expulsion, without first having the right to cross-examine their accusers in a live hearing. The decision stems from accusations... Read More about CA High Court Rules Private University Students Can Be Disciplined Without Live Witness Examination
The U.S. Postal Service cannot force an evangelical employee to work on Sundays, ruled the Supreme Court, without showing that allowing him to skip Sunday work would lead to substantial additional costs. The Court’s decision clarifies worker protections and enhances the burden on employers to overcome requests for religious accommodation. ... Read More about Supreme Court Sides With Christian Postal Worker Who Refused to Work Sundays
A 39-year-old Florida mother of four, Krystal Talavera, ingested what was marketed as an “all-natural” herb, an over-the-counter product. While preparing breakfast for her family, Krystal Talavera fell to the floor and soon died. The supplement is legal in Florida and most states in the US. After ingesting kratom, which... Read More about Family Awarded $11 Million in Wrongful Death Suit Over Mother Taking Herbal Supplement Kratom
A decision by a California Court of Appeal should broadcast a warning to anyone who signs up for a gym membership. Read the liability waiver carefully because courts broadly interpret the fitness facility’s rights to escape liability, even if one of their employees drops you after you fall off their... Read More about Injured Gym Member Failed to Show the Gross Negligence Her Membership Agreement Required