Law - Page 174

November 20, 2023

New York Senate Dem faces rape allegations in lawsuit: 'Extremely disturbing'

A lawsuit filed against Brooklyn State Senator Kevin Parker alleges that he raped a woman in 2004 during his first term in office when they were working together.

November 20, 2023

Pennsylvania school district agrees to $200K settlement with The Satanic Temple for After School Satan Club

Saucon Valley School District has settled a lawsuit with The Satanic Temple, agreeing to pay $200,000 and to provide the After School Satan Club facility access.

November 20, 2023

Michigan governor signs bill restricting firearm access for those with domestic violence convictions

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted new legislation to further restrict access to firearms for individuals with misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.

November 20, 2023

Lewiston, Maine shooting investigation commission seeks to obtain gunman's military records

A commission, appointed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey, is investigating a Maine mass shooting where an Army reservist killed 18 people.

November 20, 2023

New York law that unleashed wave of sexual misconduct lawsuits faces controversy as it nears expiration

New York's year-long Adult Survivors Act has triggered numerous lawsuits, targeting famous figures like Donald Trump and Sean "Diddy" Combs for sexual misconduct.

November 20, 2023

Georgia middle school staff failed to prevent girl's brutal stabbing in gym class: lawsuit

A Georgia seventh-grader was stabbed 14 times at her middle school in March. Now, her mother is suing school administrators for allegedly failing to prevent the attack.

November 17, 2023

Nevada prison firefighters awarded $340K settlement after being 'mocked and ignored' while burning

Nevada has agreed to pay a total of $340,000 in a settlement with eight individuals from a prison firefighting crew. The lawsuit alleged the prison firefighters were mistreated.

November 17, 2023

MI health official seeks $4 million settlement in county clash over COVID-19 policies

A health official in Michigan's Ottawa County is seeking judicial approval for a $4 million settlement following conflicts with conservative leaders over COVID-19 measures.

November 17, 2023

Armed homeowner who defended family in driveway shoot-out says he's been stripped of gun permit

California temporarily suspended the concealed carry license of Los Angeles homeowner Vince Ricci after he opened fire on two armed suspects who ambushed him at his front door.

November 16, 2023

Former director sues American Diabetes Association, alleging 'pay-to-play' scheme with Splenda

An ex-American Diabetes Association director has filed a lawsuit accusing the organization of firing her for objecting to a 'pay-to-play' scheme involving the sweetener Splenda.