Former Ballwin Police Chief Files Lawsuit Against City, Alleges Violations of State Law

Ballwin, Missouri – The former police chief of Ballwin, Douglas Schaeffler, has filed a lawsuit against the city after being removed from his position by the board of aldermen. Schaeffler alleges that the board violated state law by voting to remove him behind closed doors without giving him a formal hearing or issuing findings of facts and conclusions of law. According to the lawsuit, his removal was a direct result of his involvement in investigating a criminal complaint against the mayor and another city official. The lawsuit also claims that the board deprived Schaeffler of … Read more

Background Actor Alleges Intentional Head Kick by Mia Goth on Film Set, Files Lawsuit Against A24 and Filmmakers

Los Angeles, CA – A background actor has filed a lawsuit against actress Mia Goth, alleging that she intentionally kicked him in the head during a scene. James Hunter claims to have suffered a concussion while working on the set of the A24 sequel film, “MaXXXine,” directed by Ti West and starring Goth. The incident reportedly occurred last April. According to the lawsuit, Hunter was hired to play the role of a “Dead Parishioner” for three days of work. During the first night of shooting, he lay on the ground for several hours covered in … Read more

California Toddler Left Quadriplegic After Consuming Sticky Candy: Lawsuit Alleges Negligence by Hasbro

Philadelphia, Pa. – A California family has filed a lawsuit against popular toy and game manufacturer Hasbro after their toddler suffered permanent disability as a result of consuming a gummy candy. The incident occurred on December 13, 2022, and was captured on video by the family’s Ring camera. The family alleges that their three-year-old daughter, Amelie, began choking on one of the Candy Land Gummy Dots, leading to a frantic and unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the candy. They rushed her to the hospital, where doctors used suction to remove the candy from her throat. However, … Read more

Property Owner Alleges Legal Malpractice After Devastating Woolsey Fire; Lawsuit Seeks Accountability from Wildfire Loss Firm

Agoura Hills, Calif. – A property owner in Agoura Hills, California, whose home was destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey Fire, has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against wildfire loss firm Levin Law Group PLC. The homeowner, David Kleynberg, claims that the firm failed to file a suit on his behalf in the mass-tort case against a California utility. This negligence prevented him from joining the litigation against Edison International’s Southern California Edison utility. Kleynberg states that his home and property were rendered uninhabitable for nearly a year, from November 8, 2018, to September 15, 2019, … Read more