Grants

Federal Jury Grants $1 Million Victory to IAFF Members Wrongfully Dismissed for Union Activities

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A federal jury in Virginia has awarded $1 million to members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) who were dismissed from their positions due to their efforts in organizing a union. The verdict, handed down in a case that has drawn attention to labor rights and union activities, underscores the ongoing tensions between employee organization efforts and management in various sectors. The dispute involved several employees of a local fire department, who alleged they faced retaliation after taking steps to establish a union. Testimony during the trial revealed that the employees had engaged … Read more

Jury Grants $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Nonlethal Projectile During Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2 million to a protester who was injured during a police brutality demonstration in 2020. The plaintiff, who suffered significant facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy, received $2.2 million in damages. The ruling was handed down after a civil trial that put a spotlight on the use of nonlethal weapons during protests. According to court documents, the incident occurred during a large-scale demonstration amidst heightened tensions over policing practices. The plaintiff, participating peacefully in the protest, was injured by what … Read more

Historic Resolution: Disability Rights Oregon Triumphs in Grants Pass Lawsuit

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A lawsuit initiated by Disability Rights Oregon against the city of Grants Pass has concluded, spotlighting issues surrounding the treatment of individuals with disabilities within municipal facilities. The legal battle, which has drawn attention to disability rights in the area, highlighted systemic problems that advocates claim were long overlooked. The litigation centered on claims that the city failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, particularly regarding physical accessibility in public places. Disability Rights Oregon contended that several locations within the city did not meet federal standards, obstructing access for … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Release to Mother Detained by ICE, Reuniting Her with Young Children After Weeks Apart

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LAKE ELMO, Minn. — A federal judge has ordered the release of Antonia Aguilar Maldonado, a mother who has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly four weeks. Her release comes as her immigration case continues in court. Aguilar Maldonado, originally from El Salvador, was arrested on July 17 while commuting to work. She has no previous criminal record and is a mother of two small children; the youngest, a nursing infant, relies solely on her breast milk due to a milk allergy. Following her arrest, Aguilar Maldonado was held at … Read more