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Legal Clash: Excavating Firm Alleges City of Warrenton Engaged in Unfair Bidding Practices

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Warrenton, Oregon – A legal dispute is brewing between the City of Warrenton and Lyda Excavating, a local contractor, as the excavating company seeks relief in a lawsuit alleging improper contracting practices and infringement of free speech rights. This complaint was lodged on Monday in Clatsop County Circuit Court. Lyda Excavating, owned by Michael Lyda, claims the city violated Oregon competitive bidding laws by allegedly rejecting its proposal for the Iredale Culvert Replacement Project without justification. The lawsuit asserts that the city deemed Lyda “not responsible” for the first time in nearly two decades, despite … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges loanDepot Engaged in Deceptive Practices, Pressuring Loan Officers to Manipulate Rates for Profit

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Los Angeles, California – A lawsuit has emerged, accusing loanDepot of coercing loan officers to prioritize higher-rate loans for borrowers in order to secure greater commissions. This practice reportedly underpins allegations of steering in the mortgage lending process. The claims suggest that when loan officers were unable to finalize certain deals, they would reroute borrowers to internal loan consultants, allowing the company to pay less in compensation. However, the lawsuit argues that these transfers were predominantly superficial, with the original loan officer remaining actively involved in the transactions. If the documentation for a transfer cited … Read more

Lawyer Claims Witness Reported Rep. Gaetz Engaged in Inappropriate Behavior with a Minor at Party

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Washington, D.C. — A recent claim has emerged involving Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., where he is alleged to have engaged in sexual activity with a minor, according to testimony reported by a woman to the House Ethics Committee. The woman, who has opted to remain anonymous for her safety, presented her account through her attorney, alleging she witnessed the act at a Florida party. The accusation adds to a growing list of legal and ethical challenges for Gaetz, who has consistently denied all past allegations against him regarding sexual misconduct and trafficking. The House Ethics … Read more