Skip to main content
Editions

National Legal News, Information & Blogs

Nadia El-Yaouti

Nadia El-Yaouti

Nadia El-Yaouti is a postgraduate from James Madison University, where she studied English and Education. Residing in Central Virginia with her husband and two young daughters, she balances her workaholic tendencies with a passion for travel, exploring the world with her family.

Articles

Wells Fargo bank sign displayed at a branch location, with the interior visible through the glass window.

Wells Fargo Bank Seeking Extension From Federal Court Amid Mortgage Discrimination Lawsuit

Banking giant Wells Fargo filed a motion with Federal Judge James Donato last week in the Northern District of California seeking a three-week extension to respond to the plaintiffs’ three expert evidence reports over allegations the bank racially discriminated against minority borrowers. The bank shared in its motion that it... Read More about Wells Fargo Bank Seeking Extension From Federal Court Amid Mortgage Discrimination Lawsuit

Stacked boxes of Kleenex tissues in bright blue packaging against a dark background.

Connecticut Residents Sue Kleenex Maker Kimberly-Clark Over PFAS Contamination

Kleenex Maker Kimberly-Clark is facing a proposed class action lawsuit after residents in Connecticut say their properties and drinking water were contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit was filed last week in Connecticut federal court and targeted a Kimberly-Clark factory in New Milford, Connecticut. Nearby residents say that the... Read More about Connecticut Residents Sue Kleenex Maker Kimberly-Clark Over PFAS Contamination

Universal Orlando globe entrance with restaurants in the background.

Florida Woman Sues Universal Orlando After She Says She Suffered a Brain Injury While on a Roller Coaster

An Orange County woman and her husband have filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando Resorts after she says she sustained a traumatic brain injury while on a rollercoaster. Geriann Irwin Clem and her husband Richard Clem filed their lawsuit in Orange County, Florida, last week against Universal City Development Partners,... Read More about Florida Woman Sues Universal Orlando After She Says She Suffered a Brain Injury While on a Roller Coaster

Logo of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment against a black background.

Jeff Ruby Restaurants Violated Federal and State Wage and Labor Laws in ‘Tip-Pooling Scheme,' Says New Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed against Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment accuses the popular fine dining restaurant chain of violating state and federal labor laws through a forced “tip pooling” scheme. The lawsuit was filed by a former employee, Jonathan Lamb, "on behalf of all others similarly situated." The lawsuit argues that employees... Read More about Jeff Ruby Restaurants Violated Federal and State Wage and Labor Laws in ‘Tip-Pooling Scheme,' Says New Lawsuit

Close-up of a motorcycle with a rider in a leather jacket, highlighting the bike's headlight and signal in a sunlit urban setting.

Auto Insurer Sues for $1M, Arguing the City of Portland Is to Blame Over Deadly Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Motorcyclist

A new lawsuit is accusing the city of Portland of negligence, claiming that the city failed to adhere to its own regulations regarding homeless encampments along busy roadways. It was this negligence, the lawsuit claims, that ultimately led to the death of a motorcyclist in 2022. The one million dollar... Read More about Auto Insurer Sues for $1M, Arguing the City of Portland Is to Blame Over Deadly Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Motorcyclist

A hand holding a smartphone displaying the Roblox logo, with various game images in the background.

User-Generated Gaming Platform Roblox Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Being “Addictive” and Exploiting Child Labor

A new lawsuit accuses popular gaming platform Roblox of creating an “addictive” gaming experience while “exploiting” children and profiting off of “child labor.” Experts say that an estimated 75% of children aged 9-12 use Roblox monthly. In the first months of 2023, the company made $2.39 billion from “Robux” purchases... Read More about User-Generated Gaming Platform Roblox Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Being “Addictive” and Exploiting Child Labor

Cargo ship loaded with containers at sea.

Two Alaska Seafood Shipping Companies to Pay $9.5M to the U.S. in Second Largest Settlement for Violations of the Jones Act

Two Alaskan seafood shipping companies have agreed to pay $9.5 million to end a lawsuit that accused them of violating the U.S. Jones Act. The settlement will be the second largest settlement ever involving a violation of the act, the Department of Justice said last Friday. The settlement is the... Read More about Two Alaska Seafood Shipping Companies to Pay $9.5M to the U.S. in Second Largest Settlement for Violations of the Jones Act

A display of colorful Stanley Quencher tumblers in various sizes, with a logo prominently featured in the background.

Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Puts Stanley Cups on Center Stage Again, This Time Over Lead Concerns

The wildly popular Stanley Quencher cups are trending yet again, this time over a proposed class action lawsuit that accuses the makers of the cup, Pacific Market International, of false advertising. Separate lawsuits were initially brought forward by Stanley cup owners in California and Nevada. Both women say they purchased... Read More about Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Puts Stanley Cups on Center Stage Again, This Time Over Lead Concerns

A group of protesters holding signs and flags during a demonstration related to school policies in Iowa.

Iowa School District Agrees to Pay 20K Over Rescinded Gender-Affirming School Policy

Iowa’s Linn-Mar Community Schools District has agreed to pay $20,000 to end a lawsuit over a now-rescinded district policy that allowed students to ask for a gender support plan that would aid them in their gender transition without the permission of their parents or legal guardians. The lawsuit was filed... Read More about Iowa School District Agrees to Pay 20K Over Rescinded Gender-Affirming School Policy

A group of supporters and advocates holding signs at a press conference addressing the lawsuit filed by former inmate Susie Balfour against the Mississippi Department of Corrections for delayed cancer diagnosis and inadequate medical care.

Former Mississippi Inmate Says Prison Delayed Her Cancer Diagnosis Until It Was Terminal

Sixty-two-year-old Susie Balfour has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) after she says the correction facility medical contractors repeatedly denied her medical treatment, causing her a delayed breast cancer diagnosis. The cancer has since become terminal after spreading to other parts of her body, including her... Read More about Former Mississippi Inmate Says Prison Delayed Her Cancer Diagnosis Until It Was Terminal

A group of educators holding signs in support of the Newton Teachers Association strike outside a government building.

Massachusetts Parents File Class Action Lawsuit Over 11-Day Teacher Strike

Parents in Newton, Massachusetts, have filed a class action lawsuit against several education organizations after a teacher strike left Newton schools closed for 11 days before a deal was finally reached. The lawsuit was filed by three Newtown parents in Middlesex Superior Court last Friday. Their complaint names local, state,... Read More about Massachusetts Parents File Class Action Lawsuit Over 11-Day Teacher Strike

A person interacting with the Tinder dating app on a mobile phone.

Lawsuit Against Popular Dating Apps Says the Apps Are Designed to Be Addictive, Not Help Users Find Love

Popular dating apps are doing more than just pairing hopeful romantics with a partner they can spend the rest of their lives with. A new lawsuit filed on Valentine's Day accuses the apps of luring users with the promise of love, only to trap them in an addictive cycle that... Read More about Lawsuit Against Popular Dating Apps Says the Apps Are Designed to Be Addictive, Not Help Users Find Love

Search articles and Legalpedia

Subscribe to Newsletter