General Electric Company and Carrier are at the center of a class action lawsuit that accuses the companies of selling defective fire control systems. The lawsuit was brought forward by a disabled veteran from New Jersey, Samuel L. Kaplan. In his 144-page complaint, Kaplan and his legal team accuse the... Read More about GE, Carrier Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Defective Fire Control Systems
E-cigarette maker, JUUL Labs inc., has reached a $438.5 million settlement over charges that the company marketed its product to underage children. The massive settlement was agreed to by 33 or about two-thirds of the states that brought forward claims against the company. The states accused the e-cigarette maker of... Read More about JUUL Reaches Nearly $440M Settlement With 33 States
The parents of a 12-year-old girl have filed a lawsuit against popular e-bike maker Rad Power Bikes. According to the New York Times, the lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by parents Kaye and Jonathan Steinsapir. The Steinsapirs accuse the bike manufacturer of knowingly producing and distributing... Read More about Parents Sue E-Bike Maker After Their 12-Year-Old Daughter Dies Following a Crash
The family of the 16-year-old Khlayah Wright is suing the former Duval Schools Police Chief, Michael Edwards, over a shooting that left one teen dead and two others injured. In August 2018, a fight broke out between two teen boys during a football game at Raines High School. Authorities say... Read More about Family of Teen Shot During 2018 Raines High School Football Game Sues Former Police Chief
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government stepped in to provide billions of dollars to struggling businesses and individuals. In doing so, a number of relief programs were established to disburse the funds. Because of the urgency to get this money to the public, a lack of safeguards that would... Read More about Secret Service Recovers $286 Million in Stolen COVID-19 Relief Funds
St. Paul resident LaShaun Johnson has filed a class action lawsuit against automakers Hyundai and Kia after his Kia Sorento was stolen on August 24th. Johnson filed his lawsuit in U.S. District Court and accuses the automakers of selling vehicles that are “defective and more susceptible to theft.” Johnson's lawsuit... Read More about St. Paul Minn. Man Sues Kia and Hyundai Over Vehicle Defects and Surge in Auto Thefts
Twenty-six chapters of the civil rights organization Black Lives Matter Grassroots are suing the national BLM organization over claims that an executive of the BLM Global Network Foundation (GNF) siphoned over $10 million in donations over the past year and a half. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County... Read More about BLM Executive Accused of Funneling $10M of Donor Funds for Personal Use
Tesla is taking on the state of Louisiana in its latest lawsuit which argues that the electric automaker’s right to sell directly to customers is limited under Louisiana laws. The lawsuit was filed in late August in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. At the heart... Read More about Tesla Sues Louisiana Over Auto Laws in an Effort to Sell Directly to Customers
A Jacksonville, Florida, family has filed a lawsuit against their child's daycare facility after they say their child was left injured with a black eye, busted lip, and concussion. The mother who filed the lawsuit has not been publicly named, but reports detail that she is suing the child care... Read More about FL Daycare at the Center of New Lawsuit After Child Suffers Injuries and Concussion
A federal jury has awarded an Atlanta man $100 million after an Atlanta officer tased him, leaving the man paralyzed for life. In July 2018, then-65-year-old Jerry Blasingame was panhandling when he was approached by Atlanta police officer Jon Grubbs. Blasingame had his back to the officer when the stun... Read More about Atlanta Man Awarded $100M After Officer Leaves Him Paralyzed
A class action lawsuit is underway against the manufacturer of one of the best-selling mattresses on retail giant Amazon.com. The mattress sells at a price point of around $300 and has become a popular product among customers because of its affordability and positive reviews. However, over the past couple of... Read More about Class Action Lawsuit Unfolds Over Nightmare Experience From Amazon's Best-Selling Mattress
The city of Portland has agreed to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit that was brought forward by a former city Fire and Rescue employee. Gabriel Watson worked as a firefighter and paramedic since 2006 with the city, and in 2021 he sued his former employer. Watson was seeking a jury... Read More about Portland Reaches $93K Settlement With Former Employee-Turned-Lawyer After Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
The Department of Justice has announced an investigation into a violent arrest that took place in Arkansas in late August. Dashcam footage circulated online and across national news outlets showing the violent arrest of 27-year-old Arkansas man, Randal Worcester. The incident took place in Mulberry, a small town about 140... Read More about DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Violent Arkansas Arrest
Commissioners in the city of Miami have voted to move forward with a pilot program that aims to address the city’s homelessness crisis. While the aim behind the program is well-intentioned, the backlash from the local community has been fierce. Community members along with homelessness advocacy groups have raised valid... Read More about City of Miami Proposes Controversial Plan to Relocate Homeless Population
President Biden unveiled his plan of loan forgiveness through a press conference and a Fact Sheet statement earlier last week. For many, his announcement is long overdue but for others, the anticipated student debt relief brings with it economic concerns and questions about fairness. President Biden outlined that he plans... Read More about Economists and Taxpayers Alike Debate Biden’s $10K Student Loan Cancellation Announcement