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Seattle Lawyer Accused of Blocking $1.19 Billion Water Contamination Settlement Denies Allegations, Calls Sanctions Motion an “Intimidation Tactic”

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SEATTLE, Washington – A Seattle lawyer is fighting back against allegations that he held up a $1.19 billion water contamination settlement involving DuPont. Jeff Kray, of Marten Law, claims that the sanctions motion filed against him by class counsel is merely an “intimidation tactic” based on a “fantastical conspiracy theory.” Kray argues that class counsel failed to meet with him prior to filing the motion. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, represented by Kray, is at the center of this legal battle. Mitchell Tilner, an attorney from Horvitz & Levy in Burbank, California, has … Read more

Archdiocese of Baltimore Allows Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Share their Stories in April and May Hearings

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Baltimore, Maryland – Survivors of child sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore will have the chance to share their experiences in court during upcoming hearings. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle M. Harner has approved a request by the committee representing the survivors to allow victims to speak for two hours during scheduled “status conferences” on April 8 and May 20. Although the statements made during these conferences will not be considered as evidence, they aim to foster engagement and understanding within the ongoing bankruptcy case. Notably, Archbishop William Lori, the leader of America’s oldest diocese, … Read more

Clemson University Files Lawsuit Against ACC, Seeking Clarification on Media Rights and Exit Penalty

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CLEMSON, South Carolina – Clemson University has taken legal action against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by filing a lawsuit in Pickens County. The university asserts that the ACC’s claims regarding media rights until 2036 and a $140 million fee for leaving are false. Clemson argues that these claims limit their ability to explore other conference memberships and revenue sharing options. Through this lawsuit, Clemson aims to clarify its rights and obligations and potentially pave the way for its departure from the ACC. Clemson University is seeking confirmation of the language in the Grant of … Read more

Martinsburg Man Convicted of First Degree Murder in Wife’s Death: No Mercy Attached to Life Sentence

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MARTINSBURG, W. Va. — A Martinsburg man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 death of his wife by a Berkeley County jury. Samuel Lee Lineberg, 57, confessed to killing his wife with a baseball bat after discovering her intention to leave him. Despite his defense attorney’s efforts to have the charge reduced to second degree, Lineberg was convicted. The jury then deliberated over whether to impose mercy in his life sentence. Ultimately, the jury decided that no mercy would be attached to the defendant’s sentence. Berkeley County Prosecuting Attorney Catie Wilkes … Read more