E Jean Carroll files new rape lawsuit against Trump under New York’s Adult Survivors Act Author accuses former president of raping her in a New York department store in the 1990s The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
PTTEP faces $1.7bn suit over 2009 spill JAKARTA: Indonesia is seeking at least 27.4 trillion rupiah (US$1.7 billion) in damages from PTT Exploration & Production Plc (PTTEP) in a planned lawsuit next year over the Montara oil spill, even after the Thai company reached an initial settlement with farmers in the area. Bangkok Post · Nov 24, 2022
Writer who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuit A writer who accused former President Donald Trump of rape filed an upgraded lawsuit against him Thursday in New York, minutes after a new state law took effect allowing victims of sexual violence to sue over attacks that occurred decades ago The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
The FTC might be readying a challenge to the Microsoft Activision deal, sources say A new report from Politico suggests the FTC will file an antitrust lawsuit in a bid to stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022
Judge rules twice against Trevor Bauer, allows his accuser to continue her countersuit LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer lost twice Wednesday, when a judge allowed the San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault to proceed with her lawsuit against him and dismissed his defamation lawsuit against one of her former attorneys. Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022
Tanzanians sue Barrick Gold in Canada over alleged mine shootings by police A group of 21 Tanzanian nationals on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in Canada alleging the world's second-biggest gold miner, Barrick Gold, was complicit in extrajudicial killings by police guarding its North Mara mine. Reuters · Nov 23, 2022
Wife of Texas man killed by police in Arizona settles suit The widow of an unarmed Texas man fatally shot by police outside his suburban Phoenix hotel room in 2016 has settled her wrongful death lawsuit The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Legal experts: Dallas’ median ban could bring lawsuits; ACLU already ‘exploring options’ DALLAS — A new Dallas law banning people from road medians or risk a fine up to $500 opens the city up to a lawsuit that could cost taxpayers, legal experts say. Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022
Trump rages at SCOTUS over tax returns After court rejects his tax return appeal, Trump shows he's still sore they didn't take up his election lawsuit Salon · Nov 23, 2022
St. Louis region announces plan for Rams settlement money One year after Rams owner Stan Kroenke and the NFL agreed to pay $790 million to settle a lawsuit over the team’s departure to Los Angeles, St. Louis interests have announced a plan to split up the money The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Bill Plaschke: With no accountability, Mater Dei coach Bruce Rollinson retires under a dark cloud He stood at midfield in the Rose Bowl, a triumphant figure poised at the center of the national prep football universe, basking on the precipice of retirement from a long and illustrious career. Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022
Libel Lawsuit Filed over Finding Kendrick Johnson Documentary From a Complaint filed today in Bell v. Pollock (paragraph numbers omitted): On July 30, 2021, the documentary film Finding Kendrick Johnson (the "Documentary Film") was first released, and by December 27, 2021, it was available for internet users to stream on multiple online platforms…. The Documentary purports to tell… Reason · Nov 23, 2022
Trump heading to trial in NY Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud case NEW YORK — New York state’s $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against former president Donald Trump’s family real estate business is headed to trial next October. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
Court throws out 737 Max passenger lawsuit against Boeing, Southwest Airlines A federal appeals court has rejected a class-action lawsuit against Boeing and Southwest Airlines that accused the companies of putting 737 Max passengers in harm’s way and covering up known dangers to the flying public. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022 Fauci to be deposed in lawsuit claiming free speech violations WASHINGTON — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will depose Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing lawsuit that accuses the Biden administration of coordinating with social media companies to stifle free speech.
WEKU · Nov 22, 2022 Atlanta to pay $1 million to the family of Rayshard Brooks, killed by police in 2020 Brooks, a 27-year-old Black man, had fallen asleep in his car in a Wendy's drive-through lane when police were called. The city's payment will settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by his widow.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2022 Report: Brady, Curry Under Investigation After FTX Collapse This comes after a class-action lawsuit was filed in Florida last week, which also names Brady, Curry, FTX’s former CEO and a slew of other celebrities.
Reuters · Nov 22, 2022 U.S.-Saudi ties under review despite Khashoggi immunity ruling, Blinken says The U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia is still under review despite a Biden administration ruling that the Saudi crown prince has immunity from a lawsuit over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.
Reason · Nov 22, 2022 Brickbat: Park Place City officials in Des Moines have agreed to pay $125,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a man who was detained for filming police officers who were illegally parked. Police said Daniel Robbins was behaving suspiciously. They did not arrest him, but they did seize his phone and camera and…
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Wave of sex abuse lawsuits seen as NY opens door for victims Sexual assault victims in New York are getting a one-time opportunity to sue their abusers under a new law expected to bring a wave of litigation against prison guards, middle managers, doctors and prominent figures including former President Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Widow asks $55M from NCAA for ex-USC football player's death An attorney for the widow of a former University of Southern California football player has asked a jury to award her more than $50 million in a lawsuit accusing the NCAA with failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma
Salon · Nov 21, 2022 Ivanka tried to dodge financial monitor Ivanka is currently the only defendant in the NY AG lawsuit who attempted to negotiate a better deal on her own
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 Tenn. inmate's mutilation highlights prison mental care woes Three years before Tennessee death row inmate Henry Hodges cut off his own penis during what his lawyer called a “psychiatric disturbance,” a fellow prisoner told a federal judge that Hodges was being mistreated
Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2022 Patrick Reed’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Golf Channel Dismissed The golfer’s defamation suit tied to his departure from the PGA Tour was dismissed in court.
Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022 Lawsuit seeks to reverse FDA approval of abortion-inducing pill mifepristone AUSTIN, Texas — Abortion opponents on Friday asked a federal court to yank federal approval of a pill used to end pregnancies.