Dismisses

Arkansas Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Board of Corrections of Violating FOIA, Escalating Dispute with Governor

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A lawsuit filed by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin against the Board of Corrections has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit alleged that the board violated the state Freedom of Information Act, further escalating the ongoing dispute between Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the panel over the management of the prison system. Griffin has announced his plans to appeal the ruling made by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox. The lawsuit was related to the board’s hiring of an outside attorney in the midst of the disagreement. The conflict between … Read more

Land Ownership Dispute Resolved as Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over UConn Extension Site in Bethel

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Bethel, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, recently saw the resolution of a property ownership lawsuit involving the UConn Extension site. In a significant development, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, putting an end to the dispute over the land’s ownership. The lawsuit, which had been ongoing for some time, centered around the UConn Extension site, a facility that provides various educational and outreach programs to the community. The ownership of the property was called into question, leading to a legal battle. After carefully examining the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of dismissing … Read more

University of California’s D.E.I. Statements Survive Lawsuit as Court Dismisses Challenge

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A lawsuit challenging the University of California’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) statements has been dismissed. The lawsuit alleged that the university’s D.E.I. statements violated the First Amendment rights of students and faculty by imposing ideological orthodoxy. The dismissal of the lawsuit was based on the argument that the statements were merely aspirational and did not create a legal obligation. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit contended that the D.E.I. statements endorsed a specific political viewpoint and created a hostile environment for individuals with differing opinions. They argued that the university’s policies and practices related to … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Lawsuit in Dallas Police Custody Death of Diamond Ross

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Dallas, Texas – A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Diamond Ross, more than five years after her death from an overdose while in Dallas police custody. Ross’ family had sought answers and disciplinary action regarding the 34-year-old’s death in 2018. Video footage released by the police in 2019 showed Ross repeatedly asking for water and help as she was taken to jail. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, sought damages and policy changes from those involved, including two police officers, the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue, and the Dallas … Read more