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New York Attorney General Letitia James addressing the media about workplace safety concerns at Amazon during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York AG Fights to Protect Amazon Workers from Unsafe Conditions as Company Continues to Flout COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns

The novel coronavirus has uncovered the true colors of individuals and businesses around the globe. Many companies dragged their feet in implementing safety measures, providing personal protective equipment, and allowing for sick leave when the pandemic first began. Now, many businesses have decided unilaterally that the pandemic is over, even... Read More about New York AG Fights to Protect Amazon Workers from Unsafe Conditions as Company Continues to Flout COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns

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Wrongful Termination Suit Against University of Pennsylvania’s Failure to Participate in “Interactive Process”

An employee of the University of Pennsylvania Health System filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey alleging that the employer failed to engage in the “interactive process” of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). She also argued that she was discriminated against and ultimately fired based... Read More about Wrongful Termination Suit Against University of Pennsylvania’s Failure to Participate in “Interactive Process”

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Family of Man Shot Dead on Amtrak Train Sue For $100M

The family of a man who was shot while riding an Amtrak train in Missouri is suing the transportation company for $100 million. 30-year-old Richie Terell Aaron Jr. was shot on the evening of January 14 while aboard an Amtrak train that was traveling north to Independence. After stopping at... Read More about Family of Man Shot Dead on Amtrak Train Sue For $100M

Thomas Eckhardt Fails to Prove “Actual Malice” in Scripps Defamation Lawsuit

Scripps, the parent company of Discovery, won a defamation suit filed in Sacramento, California, earlier this month. A contractor on the show “Windy City Rehab” sued the company claiming the show falsely portrayed him as the “series’ villain.” However, the Sacramento judge ruled that the producers of the show were... Read More about Thomas Eckhardt Fails to Prove “Actual Malice” in Scripps Defamation Lawsuit

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House Passes Bill Banning Hair-Related Discrimination

Two Black high school students in Texas were banned from class and school activities because their long, braided hair violated the school’s grooming code. A Black woman in Alabama was hired to be a customer service representative, but when she went to her interview with Human Resources, she was told... Read More about House Passes Bill Banning Hair-Related Discrimination

A smiling Davontae Sanford, with a woman partially visible in the background, speaks during a press conference about his wrongful incarceration and the $7.5 million settlement reached with the city of Detroit.

$7.5M Settlement Reached After Detroit Man Wrongfully Incarcerated

The city of Detroit has agreed to a $7.5 million settlement with a man who was wrongly accused of a quadruple murder in 2007. Davontae Sanford was only 14 years old when the murders were committed in a drug house near Sanford’s home. Sanford became involved in the investigation... Read More about $7.5M Settlement Reached After Detroit Man Wrongfully Incarcerated

Mugshot of David Fidel Mora-Rojas, the man involved in a tragic incident where he fatally shot his three daughters and a church executive during a court-approved visitation.

Sacramento Man Who Killed Children and Church Executive Had Checkered Past

Investigators are working to piece together the motives of a Sacramento man who took the lives of his three daughters and a church member during a court-approved custodial visitation. Officials detail that David Fidel Mora-Rojas used an AR-15 style rifle to kill his three daughters, Samarah Mora Gutierrez, 9; Samantha... Read More about Sacramento Man Who Killed Children and Church Executive Had Checkered Past

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It’s OK to Deny Conjugal Visits to Convicted Murderer

A convicted murderer, serving a 25-year sentence for killing his stepfather, asked for a conjugal visit from his wife. Such visits are governed by a California law that prohibits overnight stays to those who have committed violent crimes against family members. The man argued the victim was not a family... Read More about It’s OK to Deny Conjugal Visits to Convicted Murderer

A group of Ukrainian asylum seekers, including children and adults, huddled together for warmth amid winter conditions while waiting for assistance.

As Russian Invasion Continues, Asylum Seekers From Ukraine May Rise

As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies, Ukrainians continue pouring out of the country as they seek safety elsewhere. Here in the U.S., this could lead to an uptick of Ukrainian migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. Because of increasing tension, it’s not just Ukrainians who are likely to seek refuge... Read More about As Russian Invasion Continues, Asylum Seekers From Ukraine May Rise

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Peloton Faces Mounting Lawsuits as Employees Claim Unpaid Wages

A class-action suit that was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court at the start of the year accuses pop culture exercise brand Peloton of violating California's labor laws. Among other violations, the suit addresses the company’s failure to pay employees proper minimum wage and overtime pay. The plaintiff in the... Read More about Peloton Faces Mounting Lawsuits as Employees Claim Unpaid Wages

A damaged vehicle involved in a tragic crash in West Texas, with a law enforcement officer in the foreground.

13 Year Old Behind the Wheel of Deadly West Texas Crash That Killed Nine

Investigators are sorting out the details of what led to a fiery West Texas crash last week that left nine individuals of the University of Southwest’s golf team dead. The focus of the investigation has largely been on the 13-year-old child who is believed to have been behind the wheel.... Read More about 13 Year Old Behind the Wheel of Deadly West Texas Crash That Killed Nine

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Family of Portland Man Whose Car Crashed off Bridge Into River Files Wrongful Death Suit

The family of a Portland man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Transportation. Antonio Amaro Lopez, 57, was driving over the Interstate 205 bridge last February 14 when his car hit a patch of ice and swerved off of the bridge. Amaro Lopez’s body and... Read More about Family of Portland Man Whose Car Crashed off Bridge Into River Files Wrongful Death Suit

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Mass. Woman Sues Steamship Authority for $323K Over Injuries Sustained in Ferry Crash

A Massachusetts woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a ferry service provider after suffering multiple injuries in a 2019 crash. Jessica Hicks filed her lawsuit against Steamship Authority for injuries she sustained while riding on the ferry servicer’s vessel, the MV Eagle. According to the Cape Cod Times,... Read More about Mass. Woman Sues Steamship Authority for $323K Over Injuries Sustained in Ferry Crash

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Amazon Must Post Warnings about the Carcinogenic and Reproductive Toxins in Products It Sells

Amazon, which controls over 41% of online commerce in the United States, must now comply with a California law that protects consumers by informing them when the products it sells contain chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive harm. The ruling said federal law will not exempt Amazon, nor does the... Read More about Amazon Must Post Warnings about the Carcinogenic and Reproductive Toxins in Products It Sells

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Florida Restaurant Group Sues Google for ‘Hijacking’ Customer Orders from Restaurants

A Florida restaurant group is suing Google over allegations that the tech giant used “bait-and-switch tactics” to capture customer orders that would have otherwise gone through the restaurant directly. The lawsuit takes issue with Google’s “order online” button. When users click this button, instead of being directed to the restaurant... Read More about Florida Restaurant Group Sues Google for ‘Hijacking’ Customer Orders from Restaurants