Exposing

Ex-Housing Coordinator Wins $2.3 Million Verdict, Exposing Hostile Work Environment at Charlotte Housing Authority

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal jury has awarded a former housing coordinator over $2.3 million after determining that her exit from the Charlotte Housing Authority was precipitated by a hostile work environment. The verdict has prompted significant reflection and scrutiny of the agency’s leadership and practices. During a brief deliberation that lasted just over an hour, the jury concluded that Tonya Lightner, a former homeownership coordinator, faced an unlawful workplace situation. The issues emerged after she expressed concerns regarding discriminatory practices against elderly and disabled veterans seeking housing assistance. The jury found that Monica Nathan, … Read more

UGA Law Professor Unveils Groundbreaking Database and Book Exposing Flaws in Multidistrict Litigation Justice

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Athens, Georgia – Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, has released her latest book, Mass Tort Deals: Backroom Bargaining in Multidistrict Litigation. This comprehensive work draws on extensive empirical research and data related to multidistrict litigation, revealing a concerning trend: the judicial system’s lack of checks and balances often favors everyone except the plaintiffs involved. To complement the book’s publication, Burch has collaborated with the university’s technology department to create a publicly accessible database that enables users to delve deeper into the realm of multidistrict litigation. This database, … Read more

Former Chief People Officer Wins $3.3 Million After Retaliation for Exposing Pay Disparities

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Memphis, Tennessee — A jury has awarded nearly $3.3 million to a former chief people officer (CPO) after finding that she faced retaliation for raising concerns about pay discrepancies and potential wage violations at the Reaves Law Firm. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding workplace discrimination and fairness in pay practices. The plaintiff, an attorney with extensive experience in employment law, was brought on board by the Memphis-based personal injury firm with the goal of improving workplace culture and serving as a mediator between the firm’s founder and staff. Tensions escalated when the founder … Read more

Modoc County Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Due to Judicial Shortage, Exposing Systemic Court Delays

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ALTURAS, Calif. — In a rare turn of events in Modoc County, a criminal case was dismissed due to a shortage of judges, illustrating the challenges smaller counties face in maintaining adequate judicial resources. On February 27, 2025, Superior Court Judge Wendy Dier was forced to dismiss a domestic violence case involving defendant Angela Totten due to the prolonged absence of a second judge in the county. The case originally stemmed from allegations against Totten including battery, battery on a spouse, and resisting arrest with penalties that could have extended up to two and half … Read more