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New York City Files Lawsuit Demanding $700 Million From Texas Charter Bus Companies Over Migrant Housing Costs

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New York City has filed a lawsuit seeking over $700 million from Texas charter bus companies to cover the expenses of housing and caring for migrants who have been transported to the city. The lawsuit aims to recover past shelter, food, and healthcare costs for migrants brought from Texas, as well as future costs for migrants already in the city and those who may be transported in the future. According to the mayor’s office, more than 33,600 migrants have already been transported to New York City from Texas. The mayor’s administration has been trying to … Read more

City Employee Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash: Police on the Hunt for Driver of Wanted Vehicle

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A city employee was injured on Thursday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Eighth and Mission streets. The incident took place at around 4 p.m., and authorities are now seeking the driver of the wanted vehicle involved. According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers have identified a car that is sought in connection with the accident. However, specific details about the vehicle or the nature of the collision have not been released to the public at this time. The hit-and-run incident occurred at a busy intersection in … Read more

Failed Construction Project Sparks $9.7 Million Lawsuit Against Salt Lake City Contractor

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OGDEN, Utah — The owners of an unfinished apartment complex in Ogden, Utah, have filed a lawsuit against Salt Lake City-based contractor Makers Line, accusing the company of cutting corners and causing the project to fail. This is the 19th lawsuit filed against Makers Line in the past year, but it is the largest, with the plaintiffs seeking damages of at least $9.7 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2nd District Court in Weber County, claims that Makers Line used untreated lumber that did not meet fire code standards in both the Union Walk project and … Read more

Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva M. Sims Sworn In as Chief Judge, Paving the Way for New Era of Justice

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Shreveport, Louisiana – Sheva M. Sims, a judge at Shreveport City Court, will be officially installed as the chief judge on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Courtroom 1, located at 1244 Texas Avenue in Shreveport. Following the installation, a reception will be held to celebrate the occasion. Sims, who has served as the elected representative for Election District 2, Division D since 2011, was re-elected in both 2014 and 2020. She ran unopposed for her most recent term, which will end on December 31, 2026. Prior to her stint on … Read more