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Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Evergreen Court Home for Adults for Property Losses in Tragic Fire

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NEW CITY, New York — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the owners, two rabbis, and employees of Evergreen Court Home for Adults, three years after a fatal fire claimed the lives of a Spring Valley firefighter and a resident. The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for individuals whose property was destroyed in the March 2021 fire at the facility in Spring Valley. Second Lt. Jared Lloyd of the Fire Department and resident Oliver Hueston tragically lost their lives in the fire, and their families have pending lawsuits against the owners and others involved. The class-action … Read more

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Ordered to Pay $11 Million in Damages to Motorcyclist after Collision

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Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been ordered by a jury to pay over $11 million to a motorcyclist who suffered severe injuries in a collision with a department van in 2019, according to the motorcyclist’s legal representation. The verdict was reached after intense debates in Los Angeles County Superior Court. On April 12, 2019, Grady Dillon was riding his motorcycle in downtown Los Angeles when he collided with a LADWP work van driven by Manuel Medina. Dillon, who was 38 at the time, sustained multiple fractures … Read more

Supreme Court Examines the Role of Insurers in Chapter 11 Cases, Posing New Questions

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The standing of insurers in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases is being considered by the Supreme Court. The outcome of the case, Citizens Development Center vs. Standard Insurance Corporation, could have significant implications for insurers and other creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. At issue is whether insurers have standing to bring claims against a bankrupt debtor when their policyholder has also filed a proof of claim. The case centers around the interpretation of Bankruptcy Rule 3009, which governs the filing of claims by creditors. The Supreme Court’s decision could impact the treatment of insurance … Read more

Supreme Court Justices’ Performative Collegiality Masks Ethical Concerns and Conflict of Interest

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Supreme Court justices are highlighting their amicable relationships with each other, despite their apparent disagreements in published opinions. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett recently made joint appearances, emphasizing that their profound differences in constitutional law do not affect their daily interactions. Other justices, including Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, and the retired Stephen Breyer, have also reassured the public that they can remain friends despite ideological disparities. However, the question arises of why the justices’ personal relationships matter when their decisions impact the lives of millions of people. The camaraderie among … Read more