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Faculty Vote on No-Confidence after University President Faces Multi-Million Dollar Judgment for Retaliation

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Faculty and coaching staff at three university campuses in Pennsylvania initiated a pivotal vote on Tuesday, expressing a lack of confidence in Dr. Bashar Hanna, the president of Commonwealth University. This vote, which affects the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses, underscores the intense scrutiny following a substantial legal judgment last summer. In a nearly $4 million decision, a federal jury concluded that Hanna had wrongfully terminated a dean, Dr. Jeffrey Krug, who had reported sexual harassment and financial misconduct allegations against Hanna. The jury’s verdict has culminated in a broader examination of Hanna’s leadership … Read more

Chicago Physician Faces Court After Dog Found Starving, No Animal Contact Ordered

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CHICAGO — A Chicago pediatrician is facing severe legal consequences after allegedly subjecting a dog to near-fatal neglect. Authorities report that the animal was found in dire condition inside a crate, leading to charges of animal cruelty against the physician. On February 14, 38-year-old Anita Damodaran appeared in court, where she was subjected to stringent pretrial conditions, including a strict prohibition against any contact with animals. The judge also mandated ongoing therapy and psychiatric care, alongside a home confinement curfew, to monitor her behavior ahead of the trial. The distressing discovery occurred in March 2024 … Read more

Polestar Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Law Violations and Financial Misstatements

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SAN DIEGO — A class action lawsuit has been filed against Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, accusing the company and some of its former top executives of federal securities law violations, according to court documents. The lawsuit represents a class of persons and entities who bought or acquired Class A American Depository Shares of Polestar (NASDAQ: PSNY) from November 14, 2022, to January 16, 2025. Investors involved in the class action have until March 31, 2025, to apply for the position of lead plaintiff. The legal challenge centers on claims that Polestar and certain associated … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Faces Appellate Court Over $208 Million Verdict in Landmark Case Involving Child’s Custody and Mother’s Tragic Suicide

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TAMPA, Fla. — The future of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hinges on whether the institution can be held accountable for the suicide of Beata Kowalski, who died three months after her daughter was placed under the hospital’s care. Legal representatives for the hospital sought to overturn a previous verdict at a hearing in the Florida Second District Court of Appeal on Wednesday. In 2017, Kowalski took her own life following the contentious medical care of her daughter, Maya, at the St. Petersburg hospital. Maya, a 10-year-old from Venice, had been … Read more