According to a lawsuit filed in November, clothes retailer Versace has been charged with racial discrimination in a class action lawsuit. 23 year old Christopher Sampino started working for Versace in September earlier this year. According to the lawsuit, Sampino was instructed to use “code D410” whenever a black customer entered the store. … [Read more...]
Another Sexual Harassment Settlement is Revealed Involving Fox News Executives
Former Fox News host, Juliet Huddy, accepted a settlement offer in September after a private sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and Fox CEO Jack Abernathy. Law News originally reported on the story on Monday, and claimed that the settlement was in the high six figure range according to sources closely involved in the … [Read more...]
California Ruling Opens Doors For Out-Of-State Mass Tort Claims
Since the California Supreme Court ruled on Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Anderson, which allowed out-of-state plaintiffs to seek damages in mass torts in the state, plaintiff lawyers have been deciding how to proceed. Considering the large number of pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies that are either headquartered or have some … [Read more...]
Connecticut Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit from Sandy Hook Shooting Victims’ Families
A Connecticut Appellate Court has approved the appeal of a lawsuit brought forth by surviving family of victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. The initial lawsuit was filed against gun manufacturer Remington, distributor Camfour Inc., and retailer Riverview Sales for violation of the Connecticut … [Read more...]
Risperdal Trial Ends Before Getting to the Jury
On Tuesday, a Philadelphia judge dismissed a defective drug injury case against pharmaceutical company Janssen (subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) mid-trial after finding that the plaintiff’s expert testimony was insufficient to prove causation. Judge Sean Kennedy of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas dismissed T.M. v. Janssen … [Read more...]
General Motors Requests to Maintain Bankruptcy Shield
On December 13, 2016, General Motors (GM) filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court to have a July ruling overturned which opened the company to liability. In July, the US 2nd Circuit of Court of Appeals ruled that GM could not avoid liability from lawsuits regarding faulty switches in older models that were recalled in 2014. In 2009, GM filed … [Read more...]
Bill to be Proposed for Mexican Repatriation Investigation
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California announced her plans to introduce a bill in January that will investigate the history of the “Mexican Repatriation” of the 1930s. What Was the Mexican Repatriation? Unfortunately, many states do not have the Mexican Repatriation as a part of their US History courses. In case you are … [Read more...]
Florida Supreme Court Reviews the Constitutionality of “Ex-Parte Communication” Law
On Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the constitutional legality of the “ex-parte communications” process used in medical malpractice cases. The process of ex-parte communications is used by defense attorneys to gather evidence to be used at trial. However, this process may also violate the patient’s privacy rights, … [Read more...]
Oregon Teacher Sues School District for Pregnancy Discrimination
Last month, elementary school teacher, Jenalee Piercey, filed a lawsuit against Redmond School District in Eugene, Oregon. The lawsuit claims discrimination, retaliation, leave interference, and other charges against the district. Case Details Jenalee Piercey was hired by the Redmond School District in 2012 as a kindergarten teacher at Sage … [Read more...]
Walmart to Settle Lawsuit Regarding Same-Sex Spousal Health Benefits
On Friday, Wal-Mart announced settlement of a lawsuit regarding its health benefits policy for employees in same-sex marriages. The settlement will compensate employees in same-sex marriages who were denied health insurance due to their sexual orientation and had to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses for their spouses. Case Background Lead … [Read more...]
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