Nadia El-Yaouti

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University Janitor Destroys Over 20 Years of Scientific Research After Turning Off Freezer, Lawsuit Claims

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private research university in upstate New York, has filed a lawsuit after a janitor unknowingly cost the institute over $1 million in destroyed scientific research. Joseph Harrington, a janitor contracted to clean the university’s Cogswell Building from August 2020 through to November 2020 unknowingly destroyed more... Read More about University Janitor Destroys Over 20 Years of Scientific Research After Turning Off Freezer, Lawsuit Claims

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaking at a press conference.

New York AG Lawsuit Claims Nursing Home Owners Stole $83M While Neglecting Residents

Nursing home operator Centers Health Care and its owners are facing a lawsuit filed in state court by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. James filed the suit accusing Centers Health Care and its owners of stealing $83 million in government funding. Meanwhile, facilities remained understaffed, resulting in widespread... Read More about New York AG Lawsuit Claims Nursing Home Owners Stole $83M While Neglecting Residents

A group of protesters marches in downtown Portland, holding signs that read "Multnomah County vs Big Oil" as they advocate against oil and gas companies.

Oregon’s Multnomah County Sues Oil and Gas Leaders Exxon Mobil, Shell, and 15 Others Over 2021 Heat Dome

Leaders of Oregon’s Multnomah County have filed a lawsuit against 17 Oil and gas companies including Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP, and other leading players. The county is the most populated in the state, is home to landmark destination Portland, and is known for having mild but rainy weather. After... Read More about Oregon’s Multnomah County Sues Oil and Gas Leaders Exxon Mobil, Shell, and 15 Others Over 2021 Heat Dome

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CHP Agrees to $7 Million Settlement in Officer-Involved Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The California Highway Patrol has agreed to pay $7 million to end a federal wrongful death lawsuit filed after a Sacramento man was shot to death by a CHP officer. The settlement came two months before the case was set to go to trial. Thirty-one-year-old Daniel Shaham was killed on... Read More about CHP Agrees to $7 Million Settlement in Officer-Involved Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Detroit Parents to File Lawsuit Accusing School Staff of Abusing Their Special Needs Children

A small group of Detroit parents are planning to file a lawsuit against the Detroit Public Community School District after they say school leaders at Moses Field Elementary School physically and verbally abused students while attempting to cover up their actions. The elementary school serves children with disabilities, and the... Read More about Detroit Parents to File Lawsuit Accusing School Staff of Abusing Their Special Needs Children

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Former Whitworth University Student Sues After Ransomware Attack Last Summer

A former student at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, has filed a lawsuit against the university after becoming the target of a ransomware attack discovered in July 2022. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Spokane and accuses the university of negligence after hackers were able to... Read More about Former Whitworth University Student Sues After Ransomware Attack Last Summer

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Transgender Individuals Cannot Change ‘Sex’ on Birth Certificate, Rules Tennessee Judge

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that pushed to reverse a Tennessee law prohibiting transgender individuals from changing the sex listed on their birth certificate. When the lawsuit was filed, Tennessee was one of only three states with such laws. The other states included Kansas and Ohio, both of which... Read More about Transgender Individuals Cannot Change ‘Sex’ on Birth Certificate, Rules Tennessee Judge

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NTSB Joins Investigation Into Titan Submersible Implosion

The search for the missing OceanGate submersible which gripped the nation over the past week ended in tragedy when it was confirmed that the vehicle imploded roughly two hours after its descent to view the Titanic, killing all five crew members onboard. As questions and criticism continue to arise regarding... Read More about NTSB Joins Investigation Into Titan Submersible Implosion

Former Haitian President Jovenel Moise and his wife, Martine Moise, at a public event.

Widow of Haiti’s Slain President, Jovenel Moise, Seeks Damages and Trial in Civil Lawsuit

The widow of slain Haitian president Jovenel Moise has filed a lawsuit in a Miami-Dade County court in Florida against a handful of individuals connected to the brutal torture and assassination of her husband. Although the case is still under investigation, several individuals have been arrested in connection to Moise’s... Read More about Widow of Haiti’s Slain President, Jovenel Moise, Seeks Damages and Trial in Civil Lawsuit

A close-up of a black t-shirt featuring the text "THERE ARE ONLY TWO GENDERS" in bold white letters.

Massachusetts 7th Grader’s Free Speech Lawsuit Over “Two Genders” T-Shirt Unlikely to Succeed, Judge Rules

A Middleborough Public School student in Massachusetts saw a setback in his First Amendment lawsuit filed against his school district and town over a t-shirt that claims there are only two genders. On March 21, 12-year-old Liam Morrison at Nichols Middle School wore a t-shirt to school that read “There... Read More about Massachusetts 7th Grader’s Free Speech Lawsuit Over “Two Genders” T-Shirt Unlikely to Succeed, Judge Rules

A man standing with his arms crossed next to a "Private Property No Trespassing" sign in a wooded area.

Virginian Homeowner Sues Wildlife Officials After Agent Trespassed and Stole Hunting Camera

A Virginia homeowner has filed a lawsuit against state game wardens accusing them of trespassing on his private property and stealing his hunting camera without a warrant. Josh Highlander owns nearly 30 acres of land in New Kent County, Virginia. His expansive land is outfitted with no trespassing signs surrounding... Read More about Virginian Homeowner Sues Wildlife Officials After Agent Trespassed and Stole Hunting Camera

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FTC Files Lawsuit Against Amazon’s Deceptive Prime Membership Enrollment Tactics

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against online mega-retailer Amazon, accusing it of intentionally misleading consumers into signing up for its Prime membership program and making it difficult for customers to cancel the membership. Under these intentionally deceptive practices, or “dark patterns” as the governing agency describes them,... Read More about FTC Files Lawsuit Against Amazon’s Deceptive Prime Membership Enrollment Tactics

Greg Norman and his wife, Kirsten Kutner, at a public event.

LIV Golf Leader Greg Norman and His Wife Sued After Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Their Florida Home

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman and his wife are at the center of a lawsuit filed by a high school student who says she was the victim of a sexual assault at the couple’s South Florida home during a house party where she was allegedly served alcohol along with other... Read More about LIV Golf Leader Greg Norman and His Wife Sued After Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Their Florida Home

PacifiCorp's Penstock Substation, an energy facility linked to the liability ruling in wildfires.

Oregon Energy Company PacifiCorp Found Liable in 2020 Wildfires Lawsuit

An Oregon jury has found PacifiCorp liable for causing Oregon wildfires that ravaged parts of the state during Labor Day weekend in 2020. The decision came on June 12th in the Multnomah County Circuit Court, where jurors ruled that the energy provider had played a major role in causing wildfires... Read More about Oregon Energy Company PacifiCorp Found Liable in 2020 Wildfires Lawsuit

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Michigan Blueberry Farm Accused of Migrant Trafficking, Wage, and Safety Violations

Two migrant workers have filed a federal lawsuit against a West Michigan blueberry farm accusing them of migrant trafficking, unsafe working conditions, and other violations. The lawsuit was filed on Friday, June 9 by Feliciano Velaso Rojas and Luis Guzman Rojas in the U.S. District Court for the Western District... Read More about Michigan Blueberry Farm Accused of Migrant Trafficking, Wage, and Safety Violations

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