Employees

Supreme Court Reverses Decision, Empowers Cornell University Employees to Challenge Fee Practices

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned a lower court’s decision regarding a lawsuit brought by employees of Cornell University. These employees contend that the university’s retirement plan involved paying excessively high recordkeeping fees. This pivotal ruling allows the plaintiffs to proceed with their claims, potentially setting a significant precedent in employee retirement plan litigation. In a unanimous decision, the justices clarified a crucial aspect of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), asserting that plaintiffs are not required to demonstrate that exceptions to ERISA’s rules on prohibited transactions are inapplicable in their cases. … Read more

Tragic Spiral: Former Employee’s Mental Health Battle Leads to Homelessness, Unfits Him for Court Testimony

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A former employee, who deteriorated into homelessness due to declining mental health, was deemed unfit to testify at a trial, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The details emerged as part of a case that has been gathering attention due to the troubling sequence of events leading to the individual’s current state. The situation sheds light on the severe impacts that mental health crises can have on personal stability and underscores the challenges faced by the legal system in dealing with cases involving vulnerable individuals. As mental health issues grow more prominent in discussions about public health … Read more

Santa Clara Court Orders End to VTA Strike, Immediate Return to Work for Transit Employees

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San Jose, Calif. – A Santa Clara County Superior Court has mandated an end to the strike by the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers, issuing an injunction that demands the immediate return of bus and light rail services disrupted by the weeks-long industrial action. The court’s decision came after the VTA argued that the strike breached a contractual no-strike clause, a claim contested by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265, which believes the contract has expired. The striking scenario had seen the transit system in a major standstill, causing significant disruption across Silicon Valley. … Read more

MGM Grand Faces Legal Challenge as Fired Employee’s Attorneys Seek Triple Compensation Following Jury Award

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Detroit, MI – A former MGM Grand Casino employee who was previously awarded $133,000 by a federal jury in Michigan cannot seek to triple that amount, the casino’s attorneys argued. The dispute stems from the employee’s claim of wrongful termination, alleging reasons that have not been publicly disclosed. The court case, which was concluded earlier this year, initially ended in the employee’s favor, with the jury siding with his grievances and assigning the six-figure sum as a form of restitution. However, the ongoing legal battle took another turn when the plaintiff’s legal team pushed for … Read more