Dismissal

City of Chicago Fights Back: Mayor’s Administration Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Targeting Migrants’ Bus Ordinance

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Chicago, Illinois – The City of Chicago is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against it by Wynne Transportation, a Texas bus company. Wynne Transportation had previously sued the city, claiming that its bus ordinance was unconstitutional and unfairly targeted buses transporting migrants. In response, the city made changes to its ordinance in December, requiring bus companies to obtain permission before dropping off migrants at designated zones. Wynne Transportation filed its federal lawsuit in January, after the city had already filed multiple lawsuits in state court against bus companies accused of violating the new … Read more

Lizzo Denied Dismissal in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit; Case Moves Forward

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Los Angeles, California – Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has been denied her request to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her by several of her former background dancers. The ruling, made by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, states that the case will proceed. The lawsuit, filed on August 1, 2023, alleges abuse, harassment, discrimination, and workplace violations by Lizzo and her company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc. The plaintiffs, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, claim that they faced multiple forms of mistreatment while working for the musician. Attorney Ron Zambrano, representing … Read more

Hindu Side Lawyer Anticipates Dismissal as Masjid Committee Challenges Verdict in Gyanvapi Case

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VARANASI, India – The legal battle over the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has taken another turn as the mosque committee moves to the High Court (HC) to challenge a recent verdict. The committee aims to prevent the implementation of the court’s decision that favored the Hindu side, who claim the mosque was built on the site of a destroyed temple. The move comes after a lower court ruled in favor of the Hindu litigants, stating that there was sufficient evidence to support their claim. Now, the committee representing the mosque is determined to have the … Read more

Appeals Court Raises Questions about Dismissal of Local Groups’ Petition for PFAS Testing, Uncertainty Looms

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Wilmington, North Carolina – A recent ruling by the Appeals Court has raised doubts about a district judge’s decision to dismiss a petition for PFAS testing submitted by local advocacy groups. The dismissal has ignited concerns among community members who have long pushed for comprehensive testing of these potentially harmful substances in their environment. The petition was filed by several local groups in an effort to compel the authorities to conduct extensive testing for PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are man-made chemicals commonly found in products such as non-stick cookware, firefighting … Read more