Battery

Huntington Park Councilwoman and Assembly District Candidate Accused of Negligence and Cover-Up in Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault and Battery

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Huntington Park, California – A lawsuit filed at the Norwalk Courthouse has accused Huntington Park Councilwoman Graciela Ortiz and 57th Assembly District candidate Efren Martinez of negligence, failure to supervise, and attempting to cover up the actions of their campaign employee Billy Valdivia during their campaigns in 2020-2021. The lawsuit alleges sexual assault and battery, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and conspiracy. The plaintiff, referred to as “B.A.,” is represented by attorney Thomas Scully. The lawsuit claims that the alleged crimes took place in a commercial space that was used as a political campaign … Read more

Actress Mia Goth Faces Battery Lawsuit After Allegedly Kicking Background Actor on Set of A24 Sequel

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Los Angeles, California – Actress Mia Goth is facing a lawsuit for alleged battery brought by a background actor on the set of the film “MaXXXine.” James Hunter, the plaintiff, claims that Goth intentionally kicked him in the head during a scene in April of last year. According to Hunter, he was hired to play the role of a “Dead Parishioner” and endured hours on the ground covered in fake blood while Goth ran past him. In one take, she nearly stepped on him, prompting Hunter to voice his concerns to an assistant director. The … Read more

Kanye West Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault and Battery: Victim and His Wife Seek Compensation for Emotional Distress and Loss of Connection

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Mobile, Alabama – Kanye West is facing a lawsuit for alleged assault and battery. The incident in question dates back to 2022, and in a recent interview, TMZ’s Branson Quirke discussed the details with WKRG News 5’s Cherish Lombard. Quirke described a video where a man is seen on the ground after claiming that Kanye had hit him and acted aggressively. While there is no footage of the actual hitting, the man is suing for emotional distress and assault, seeking damages for battery. Quirke mentioned Kanye’s history of confrontations, stating that it’s not surprising to … Read more

Legal Challenge Dismissed: Ford’s $3.5 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Michigan Progresses

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ROMULUS, Mich. – A lawsuit challenging the construction of Ford Motor Co.’s BlueOval Battery Park near Marshall, Michigan has been dismissed by a judge, according to the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance. The lawsuit was filed by a group called the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite after the city of Marshall rezoned 700 acres for the battery plant. The group had petitioned for a vote on the rezoning, but the city clerk deemed the petition insufficient, leading to the lawsuit. In September, a judge ruled against the opponents of the project, denying their request for … Read more