According to a Report in the Star Tribune, Officers of the law, Beau Schoenhard and Joshua Eernisse, are suing Full Metal Gun Shop and its owner, Troy Buchholz, who according to the suit, knowingly sold a gun to a straw buyer who then sold it to Ray Kmetz. Kmetz, who had been committed to a mental facility, attacked the New Hope City Council with … [Read more...]
Michigan School District Sued For Sexual Discrimination
In Warren, Michigan, a former Warren Cousino High school student sued the Warren Consolidated Schools district after being expelled for complaining about an alleged sexual assault. Case Background In 2015, a Warren Cousino High student, who was not named in the lawsuit, began her freshman year at the age of fifteen. According to the lawsuit, the … [Read more...]
Food Facility Owner Indicted for Knowingly Distributing Contaminated Cheese
Food poisoning is fairly common despite the stringent measures taken by authorities to ensure food safety. In many cases, food contamination is accidental. Many manufacturers and distributors will stop distribution of the contaminated food and take the necessary steps to prevent further contamination once it is detected. However, there are cases … [Read more...]
Former Employees File Class Action Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo
Former Wells Fargo employees Alexander Polonsky and Brian Zaghi filed a class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo on September 22 in California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. The lawsuit claims that Wells Fargo’s unrealistic quota of opening ten accounts per day forced employees to either open fake accounts, or to risk demotion or … [Read more...]
Mylan CEO Under Criticism in House Oversight Committee
On Wednesday, September 21, Mylan NV Chief Executive, Heather Bresch, attended a hearing regarding her company's large price increase of the emergency allergy medication device EpiPen. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform raised concern over the 500 percent increase of price of EpiPen since Mylan bought the rights to sell and … [Read more...]
Sandra Bland Case Spurs Jail Reform in Texas
The Sandra Bland case is in the process of being settled, and the settlement is expected to be approximately $1.9 million. It will also begin legislative efforts to enact the Sandra Bland Act. Case Details of Sandra Bland In July of 2015, Sandra Bland (28) was stopped by former DPS Trooper Brian Encina for failure to use a turn signal at a … [Read more...]
New Legislation May Help Protect Minors’ Legal Rights
Senate Bill 1052, which has recently been approved by the California Senate and Assembly and sent back for a final vote, is designed to help minor defendants understand their legal rights before a police interrogation. This Bill will ensure that anyone under the age of 18, who has committed a crime, be given legal advice and a full understanding of … [Read more...]
Pilot of Fatal Hot Air Balloon Trip Had Multiple DUI Convictions
Last week saw the deadliest hot air balloon crash in recent U.S. history when a craft hit powerlines in a pasture south of Austin and then fell to the ground. In all 16 people, 15 passengers and the pilot, were killed. In the investigation following the crash, investigators are discovering that the pilot had a checkered driving history, but that … [Read more...]
Minnesota Draws Attention for Anti-Violence Tractic
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have recently seen success with an anti-violence strategy of prosecuting criminals for illegal firearms possession and trafficking, instead of more difficult to prove crimes such as murder. 2014 Case a Breakthrough In 2014 Minnesota officials were dealing with a spike in gang activity which resulted in multiple … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Case of Lawful Self-Defense
Wrongful death lawsuits may be filed when the survivors of a person who was accidentally or intentionally killed wish to hold those responsible for the death civilly liable. In most states, wrongful death lawsuits seek monetary compensation for the survivors of the deceased. Now, an Oregon case is putting to the test the question of what happens … [Read more...]
