Dismisses

Illinois Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing French Montana of Copyright Infringement

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CHICAGO, IL – A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit accusing French Montana of copyright infringement. Eddie Lee Richardson, also known as Hotwire The Producer, had claimed that French Montana’s hit song “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’” illegally sampled from his instrumental track “Hood Pushin’ Weight.” However, Judge Nancy L. Maldonado ruled that the similarities between the two songs were not enough to establish copyright infringement. In her ruling, Judge Maldonado emphasized that the dismissal was a “technical win” for French Montana and should not be seen as a substantive victory. She expressed sympathy … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Approval of Marijuana Dispensary in McLean County

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A judge in McLean County has dismissed a lawsuit against the Town of Normal over the approval of a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary. The lawsuit, filed by former Normal Town Council member Jeff Fritzen, alleged that the town had violated its own ordinance in granting the permit for the High Haven Dispensary near a busy intersection. Fritzen, a vocal opponent of recreational marijuana use, argued that the town’s ordinance required the business to wait a year before reapplying for the permit unless new evidence was presented to the mayor … Read more

Sarasota County Judge Dismisses Allegations of Juror Misconduct, Upholding $261 Million Damages Award to Kowalski Family Against All Children’s Hospital

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Sarasota County, Florida – A judge in Sarasota County has dismissed allegations of juror misconduct in a civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The hospital claimed that the misconduct was grounds for a new trial after a $261 million damages award was issued. Judge Hunter Carroll made the ruling after questioning jury foreman Paul Lengyel. The hospital’s attorneys had accused Lengyel of multiple instances of misconduct, including bias against their client and conducting his own research into the case. Lengyel was part of a six-person jury that found All Children’s Hospital guilty of … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Virginia Ballots in 2024

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Alexandria, VA – A federal judge has dismissed a civil action lawsuit filed in Virginia seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballots in 2024. The lawsuit, filed on December 18, 2023, argued that Trump was ineligible to run for federal office based on his alleged engagement in insurrection against the United States after the 2020 presidential election. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an opinion on December 29, 2023, dismissing the case on the grounds of lacking subject-matter jurisdiction. The judge stated that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate how … Read more