Alleges

Former City Lawyer Alleges Discrimination by Davenport Officials, Sparks Civil Rights Investigation

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DAVENPORT, Iowa — A former municipal attorney has filed a complaint against the city of Davenport, alleging that she faced persistent harassment and discrimination from city officials, which she claims were severe enough to drive her from her position. Mallory Bagby, the attorney in question, submitted a detailed 22-page document to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission outlining her grievances. According to the complaint, Bagby’s departure from city employment was the culmination of ongoing issues after she accused specific city leaders and elected officials of infringing on her civil rights. She identifies herself in the complaint … Read more

Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Cook County Tax Sales Infringe on Homeowners’ Rights

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Chicago, Illinois – A new legal challenge is questioning the constitutionality of Cook County’s method of collecting overdue property taxes through tax sales, arguing that the practice unjustly strips property owners of their assets. This lawsuit, seeking to achieve class-action status, alleges severe violations of property rights under both the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions. At the heart of the controversy are the annual tax sales conducted by Cook County, where delinquent property taxes are sold to private investors. The lawsuit claims that this process fails to adequately compensate property owners whose tax debts are often … Read more

Car Wash Bankruptcy Sparks Outrage as Family Alleges Evasion of Legal Accountability in Teen’s Death

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Hinsdale, IL — About 18 months after a tragic accident at Fuller’s Car Wash led to the death of a 14-year-old pedestrian, the establishment is now seeking bankruptcy protection. This move comes amid allegations from the victim’s family that the company is attempting to dodge court proceedings related to their son’s death. In a heartrending incident on July 17, 2023, a teenage employee of the car wash lost control of a Jeep Wrangler, accelerating out of the facility and onto the sidewalk where Sean Richards was walking. The vehicle then hurtled into a building across … Read more

Blake Lively Alleges Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Aims to Derail Her Career as Legal Battle Escalates

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Los Angeles — Tensions continue to escalate in the entertainment industry as actress Blake Lively raises serious concerns regarding the legal tactics employed by Bryan Freedman, the lead attorney for her co-star Justin Baldoni. This legal battle unfolds nearly a month after Lively initiated litigation against Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer, and former public relations representatives. Lively, aged 37, has accused Freedman of threatening her professional career. According to legal documents, Freedman has expressed intentions to irreparably harm Lively’s reputation in the entertainment industry. This controversy coincides with Baldoni’s $250 million lawsuit against the New … Read more