Dismissal

Denver Courts Dismissal of Trump’s Challenge to Immigration Enforcement Policies

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The city of Denver has taken steps to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges its immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration. The legal action emerged in a context of heightened scrutiny over local cooperation with federal immigration policy, stirring debates among residents and officials alike. At the heart of the lawsuit are allegations that the city’s policies on immigration enforcement infringe on the rights of immigrants, particularly regarding their protection from deportation. Those backing the suit argue that localities should not be compelled to participate in federal immigration enforcement actions that they view as unjust … Read more

Judge Upholds Dismissal of Boulder Flood Mitigation Lawsuit, Residents Prepare Supreme Court Appeal

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Boulder, Colorado – A decision by a Boulder County District Court judge has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the City of Boulder’s financing methods for the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project, a move that residents claim undermines their legal standing. In an order issued on August 25, District Court Judge Michael Kotlarczyk rejected assertions from the activist group Save South Boulder, which argued that the city erroneously classified a stormwater and flood fee as a non-tax under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). The group contended that the fee was misapplied to … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Colorado Nurse Awarded $20 Million After Racial Discrimination and Unjust Dismissal

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AURORA, Colo. — A federal jury found that HCA HealthOne Aurora wrongfully terminated nurse DonQuenick Joppy, awarding her $20 million on Wednesday after concluding her dismissal followed complaints about racial discrimination in the workplace. Joppy, who is Black, alleged that the hospital, previously known as the Medical Center of Aurora, unfairly blamed her for the death of a 94-year-old patient in 2019 as a pretext to fire her. The patient had been suffering from organ failure due to an infection and died after his family consented to discontinue life support. Joppy claimed she acted on … Read more

Sean Combs Faces Dismissal of Most Claims in Long-Standing Sexual Assault Lawsuit, One Key Allegation Remains

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New York — Sean Combs has avoided the majority of a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Sara Rivers, who alleged that the music executive groped her during her time as a contestant on the reality show “Making the Band 2.” Rivers claimed the incident took place over two decades ago at Combs’ recording studio in New York, where she alleged he cornered her and brushed his hand against her breast. Rivers filed her complaint earlier this year while Combs was under intense legal scrutiny. The lawsuit named multiple parties, including Universal Music Group, Bad Boy … Read more