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Toms River Schools Challenge State in Court Over Deep Funding Cuts, Claiming Failure to Provide Adequate Education

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — Amid severe funding cuts, the Toms River Regional School District has pursued legal action against the New Jersey Department of Education, claiming these fiscal reductions prevent them from providing students with an adequate education. The lawsuit, lodged in Superior Court in Ocean County, targets the imbalances created by the state’s funding reductions under legislation known as S2, enacted in 2018. The district alleges the reduced funding has undercut its operation, leaving it significantly short of the financial resources deemed necessary under the 2008 School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) to equip students … Read more

$25.8 Million Awarded to Indiana Couple After Hospital’s Failure to Report Cancer Diagnosis

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CROWN POINT, Ind. — A significant legal judgement has reverberated through Lake County as a local couple was awarded $25.8 million in damages, following a missed cancer diagnosis at St. Mary Medical Center in Valparaiso. The verdict came after a jury found the hospital failed to communicate critical test results indicating the presence of cancer. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident in 2017 when George “Tim” Yaros underwent routine blood work at the facility. The results, which confirmed the early stages of cancer, were never reported to his physician, according to Jack Kramer of the … Read more

Probing the Shadows of Justice: Investigation Uncovers Widespread Failure to Disclose Conflicts in Judicial Ranks

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In a recent investigation, it was unveiled that in numerous instances across the United States, judges have presided over lawsuits without disclosing potential financial interests held by their immediate family members, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and transparency. This investigation, conducted by ProPublica in collaboration with journalism students from the College of Communication at Boston University, examined the backgrounds of judges at both the federal and state levels. The probe identified several cases where judges appear to have overlooked necessary recusals despite apparent financial ties between their family members and the disputes at hand. One … Read more

Scott County School Board Candidate’s Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Failure to Follow Election Challenge Protocol

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ELDRIDGE, Iowa – A candidate’s lawsuit challenging the outcome of her failed bid for the Pleasant Valley School Board has been dismissed by a judge in Scott County. The judge ruled that the candidate failed to follow the proper procedure for filing an election challenge as required by state law. Tracey Rivera, an incumbent board member, ran in the election as a write-in candidate due to an issue with her nominating petition. On Election Day, she was declared the loser by a margin of six votes. However, a subsequent recount by a three-member panel resulted … Read more