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Mother of Teen Victim Files $25 Million Lawsuit Alleging Major Failures Ahead of Georgia School Shooting

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WINDER, Ga. — The mother of a teenage student who lost his life in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School plans to pursue a lawsuit for $25 million, claiming that various agencies failed to heed warning signs that could have prevented the tragedy. Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, intends to name the Barrow County School System and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office among those responsible in her legal action. A formal notice sent earlier this month asserts that officials overlooked multiple alerts regarding Colt Gray, the alleged shooter. According to the … Read more

Brunswick High School Faces Lawsuit Alleging Negligence in Locker Room Assault Incident

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Frederick County, Maryland — A lawsuit has been filed against Brunswick High School, alleging that multiple members of the Boys’ Lacrosse team sexually assaulted a fellow player in an unsupervised locker room in April. The young man’s parents initiated the legal action, claiming negligence on the part of school officials in failing to protect their son. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 11, involved several players who restrained the victim and assaulted him. It is alleged that the act was recorded and later disseminated publicly. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages. … Read more

TD Bank Faces Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Paper Statement Fees

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TD Bank has come under scrutiny following a class action lawsuit that alleges the financial institution charged customers excessive fees for paper statements. The suit claims these charges violate several consumer protection laws. The complaint, filed in a federal court in New Jersey, asserts that TD Bank has unlawfully imposed fees on customers opting for traditional paper statements, which the plaintiffs argue many consumers have not explicitly agreed to. According to the complaint, customers were not adequately informed of the fees or given a clear option to opt out. The lawsuit points out that TD … Read more

Former Long Island Housing Investigator Files Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation in Nonprofit Workplace

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Bohemia, New York — A former fair housing investigator at a Long Island nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation after raising concerns about derogatory comments made by a colleague. JaNeen West claims her experience at Long Island Housing Services led her to leave her role in January 2023, less than a year after she was hired. In the lawsuit, filed last week in Central Islip, West alleges that a coworker made several sexist remarks, asserting that women should take care of household duties and child-rearing. When she reported these comments … Read more