$40 Million Lawsuit Claims Racial Bias in Construction of Obama Presidential Center

Chicago, IL – A local construction firm, II in One, has launched a $40 million lawsuit against Thornton Tomasetti, the structural engineering firm overseeing the Obama Presidential Center’s construction, alleging racial discrimination and unfair business practices. The Chicago-based subcontractor, which began providing concrete and rebar services in 2021, claims it was unfairly forced into performing additional, costly work that threatens its financial stability. According to the lawsuit filed last month in federal court, Thornton Tomasetti deviated from usual industry standards set by the American Concrete Institute. This led to what II in One describes as … Read more

Family to Sue Arizona Birthing Center After Tragic Loss of Newborn, Claims Delayed Hospital Transfer

MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa family is grappling with the tragic loss of their newborn after a prolonged and complex labor at the Willow Birthing Center. The couple, Noelle and Dylan Zmrel, had anticipated the arrival of their son, James, in November 2023 but faced unforeseen complications that led to their baby’s death. The family now plans to pursue legal action against the facility, citing a delayed hospital transfer as a critical lapse in care. The Zmrels had chosen Willow Birthing Center for what they believed would be a supportive and woman-centric birthing experience. However, … Read more

Award-Winning Comedian and Former Lawyer Set to Star at Broward Center for the Performing Arts

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A unique blend of law and laughter is coming to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts this weekend as a former lawyer who swapped legal briefs for punchlines takes the stage. The performer, who has already garnered an Emmy Award for writing, will headline a show expected to draw big crowds who are eager to witness his sharp wit and engaging storytelling first-hand. With a growing reputation in the entertainment industry, this talented comedian has made significant strides since his pivot from a career in law. His transformation from attorney … Read more

Jury Deliberates as Former Youth Center Worker Faces Charges of Sexually Abusing Teens in His Care

Manchester, NH – A former worker at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center, Stanley Watson, stands accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys during the late 1990s. The allegations emerged in the Hillsborough County Superior Court North, where a jury of six men and six women deliberated following three and a half days of testimony. Stanley Watson, 55, from Allenstown, faces three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault involving the two teens, referred to in court by their initials, A.C. and C.S. The charges include serious allegations that Watson abused his position of authority to engage … Read more