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Negligence and Violations Alleged: Granite School District Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Tragic Shooting at Hunter High School

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A wrongful death civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Granite School District on behalf of the families of two high-school students who tragically lost their lives. Paul Tahi and Tivani Lopati were fatally shot during school hours at Hunter High School in Salt Lake City on January 13, 2022. The civil lawsuit alleges that the school district failed to address multiple reports of escalating violence, resulting in the untimely deaths of the two students. According to the complaint, the school administration and district police neglected to adequately investigate reports … Read more

Former Students Awarded $135 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Against Moreno Valley School District

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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – Two former students of the Moreno Valley Unified School District have been awarded $135 million by a jury after suffering sexual assault at the hands of a teacher almost three decades ago. Justin McGregor and Brady Blair, who were both molested by teacher Thomas Lee West, have continued to suffer the consequences of the abuse to this day. McGregor spoke of struggling with symptoms of PTSD and the impact on his relationships. West was employed as a teacher at Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley during the time McGregor and … Read more

District Attorneys Warn Nevada: Criminal Justice Reform Puts Safety, Economy, and Tourism at Risk

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Reno, Nevada – Crime is an unfortunate reality that impacts communities on a daily basis. From theft to drugs to hit-and-runs, ensuring the safety of our community requires vigilance. On Thursday night, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks addressed the issue of criminal justice reform during a town hall meeting at the Elks Lodge #597 in Reno. The town hall was organized by Keystone Corporation, a political action committee that supports pro-business candidates throughout the state. District Attorneys Smittcamp and Hicks expressed concerns about Nevada adopting policies similar … Read more

Houston Independent School District Faces Lawsuit for Gender Pay Discrimination

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HOUSTON, Texas – The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has brought a lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for alleged violation of federal law by paying women less than men. The EEOC claims that HISD paid female senior Career & Technical Education (CTE) program specialists lower wages compared to male colleagues despite performing similar work. According to the EEOC, this discrimination has been ongoing since at least February 2019. In addition, the EEOC alleges that HISD made it more difficult for women to qualify for a higher starting salary based on … Read more