Battle

Controversial School Policies in Temecula Valley Survive Legal Battle, Set for Trial

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TEMECULA, Calif. – The controversial policies implemented by the board of education of Temecula Valley Unified School District will remain in effect, following a recent ruling by a Riverside County superior court judge. Although the judge denied a preliminary injunction requested by the plaintiffs in a civil lawsuit against the school board, he did rule that the lawsuit may proceed to trial. This decision means that the district’s ban on critical race theory and its policy requiring school staff to notify parents about students identifying as transgender will continue to be enforced, at least for … Read more

Judge Reduces $11.5 Million Award to Mother of Man Killed by St. Paul Police: Battle for Justice Continues

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St. Paul, Minnesota – A judge has significantly reduced the $11.5 million judgment awarded to the mother of Cordale Handy, who was killed by St. Paul police in 2017. In a recent decision, Judge David Doty revised the compensatory damages to $2.5 million, down from the original $10 million. This follows a federal jury’s finding of St. Paul Police officer Nathaniel Younce’s civil liability for the shooting death of 29-year-old Handy and its award of $1.5 million in punitive damages to Handy’s mother, Kim Handy Jones. The jury declined to hold another officer, Mikko Norman, … Read more

Expanding Legal Battle Emerges Over PFAS Exposure Scandal at Joint Base Cape Cod

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts – A lawsuit against Joint Base Cape Cod continues to grow as more individuals come forward claiming exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These hazardous chemicals, commonly found in firefighting foam, have raised concerns about potential health risks for those living and working in the area. The lawsuit, filed by a group of residents, alleges that the base’s use of PFAS-laden firefighting foam has contaminated the local environment, including the groundwater. PFAS chemicals are known to persist in the environment and have been linked to various health issues, including cancer, liver … Read more

Gullah-Geechee Community Fights to Protect Heritage Amid Zoning Battle in Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Attorneys representing the Hogg Hummock community in coastal McIntosh County, Georgia, have requested a judge to allow them to rectify technical issues in their civil complaint over zoning changes. They argue that these changes pose a threat to one of the last Gullah-Geechee communities, comprised of Black descendants of slaves in the South. The plaintiffs’ attorney argued that the lawsuit should not be dismissed, as it complies with a 2020 amendment to Georgia’s state constitution that deals with legal immunity for local and state governments. Residents of Hogg Hummock filed the lawsuit … Read more