Assault

Jimmie Allen Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit: All Eyes Turn to Nashville Music Management Firm

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Nashville, Tennessee – Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped from a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by one of his former managers. The lawsuit, which was filed in June of last year, has now been settled, with the woman dismissing Allen from the claims. However, the lawsuit is still ongoing against the management firm that employed her and its principal. The woman’s attorneys at FeganScott confirmed the dismissal of Allen from the lawsuit, stating that both parties have reached a mutual accord and desire to move past litigation. The plaintiff will continue to … Read more

Jury Awards Local Man $5.4 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Against Former Principal

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Brighton, New York – In a recent court case, a jury has awarded a local man over $5 million in damages after he claimed to have been sexually assaulted two decades ago by the former principal of Siena Catholic Academy. The victim, now in his 30s, bravely came forward, alleging that the abuse took place during his time in middle school at Siena. According to the victim, Joseph Grasso, the principal at the time, sexually assaulted him in St. Thomas More Church, located next door to the school. Grasso vehemently denies these allegations. The jury’s … Read more

Detroit Security Officer Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Racism and Assault at RenCen

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DETROIT (AP) — A former narcotics cop who faced controversy and civil lawsuits during his time with the Detroit Police Department is now facing new allegations of wrongdoing. Matthew Zani, along with five other private security officers, is being sued in federal court by two Black visitors to Detroit’s Renaissance Center. The visitors claim that Zani and other officers assaulted them and detained them in a basement cell. The lawsuit also alleges racial profiling and harassment of Black guests at the RenCen since 2016. Zani’s previous misconduct while working as a Detroit police officer has … Read more

Growing Number of Sexual Assault Lawsuits Filed Against Uber Spark New MDL with Over 200 Plaintiffs

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Uber has become a dominant force in the transportation industry, replacing traditional taxis in many parts of the country. However, the company has faced a wave of allegations and civil lawsuits from passengers accusing Uber drivers of sexually assaulting them. These lawsuits argue that Uber should be held responsible for the assaults due to its negligent screening practices. In recent developments, a significant number of sexual assault lawsuits with similar claims have been consolidated into a new class action lawsuit against Uber, known as the In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation. This … Read more