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Federal Court Upholds $800K Verdict for Genesee County Road Commission Executive in Discrimination Retaliation Case

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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — A federal appeals court has recently upheld an $800,000 jury verdict awarded to a Genesee County Road Commission executive, who alleged that she faced retaliation for raising concerns about discrimination and her disability accommodations. The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed this decision on July 16, 2023. The court dismissed the Road Commission’s various challenges to the jury’s findings, including a motion for a new trial, stating that they lacked merit and did not justify overturning the original ruling. In her case, the executive claimed that after she made formal … Read more

New Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges Real Estate Giants Over Alleged Commission Conspiracy Impacting Homebuyers

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CHICAGO — A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court by homebuyer Matt Cwynar against several real estate brokers, accusing them of conspiring to maintain inflated commission rates in the buyer-agent market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is not named as a defendant but is implicated as a co-conspirator alongside affiliated brokerages and multiple local MLSs. The complaint outlines allegations that brokers collaborated to enact anti-competitive practices that artificially raised commission fees, resulting in higher costs for consumers across Illinois and other states. Cwynar contends that prior to recent changes in NAR policies, … Read more

Oklahoma Commission Under Fire for Violating Cockfighting Regulations: Leadership Accountability in Question

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A recent investigation has brought to light potential violations of cockfighting regulations by an Oklahoma commission. The alleged infractions have raised questions about the commission’s adherence to state laws designed to prohibit such activities. According to reports, the Oklahoma Animal Intervention Commission has come under scrutiny after concerns emerged regarding its operations and possible links to cockfighting. This situation has captured significant attention from animal rights advocates and state lawmakers alike. The commission, primarily tasked with overseeing animal welfare, is facing allegations that it may not have adequately enforced laws against … Read more

Texas Lottery Winner Sues Commission Official, Seeks Justice Over $83.5 Million Jackpot

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AUSTIN, Texas — A legal battle has emerged following the recent $83.5 million Texas Lottery jackpot, with the winner, identified as Jane Doe, taking action against the Texas Lottery Commission. Doe has filed a lawsuit against Sergio Rey, who serves as the Acting Deputy Executive Director of the commission, seeking both declaratory and injunctive relief. The suit, which Doe has pursued under anonymity in accordance with state regulations, was lodged in Travis County. Although Doe resides in Montgomery County, she is utilizing her legal right to remain unidentified per Texas Government and Administrative Code stipulations. … Read more