Huntsville

"Justice at Stake: Former Huntsville Dispatcher Alleges Gender and Religious Discrimination in Latest Lawsuit"

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A former dispatcher for the Huntsville Police Department has initiated a discrimination lawsuit against the city and Lieutenant Michael Danley. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges gender and religious discrimination, adding another layer to ongoing concerns within the department regarding workplace treatment. Allison Ellis, who served as a part-time dispatcher, claims that her experiences at work became increasingly challenging after she announced her pregnancy in early 2024. According to court documents, Ellis learned she was expecting her third child around the same time and subsequently informed her supervisor about her condition. In … Read more

Trump Dismisses Huntsville Attorney from Tennessee Valley Authority Board

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In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has dismissed a lawyer from Huntsville, Alabama, from his appointed position on the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). This decision comes amidst debates concerning the governance and performance evaluations of publicly owned entities like the TVA. The Tennessee Valley Authority is a federally owned corporation, one of the largest power providers in the United States. It was established in 1933 to address a range of issues including power generation, environmental stewardship, and economic development in the Tennessee Valley region. The Huntsville lawyer, who had served on … Read more

Huntsville Seniors Sue Over Flooded Apartments, Allege Negligent Maintenance Led to Health Decline and Financial Strain

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Huntsville, AL — A lawsuit recently filed by residents of a downtown Huntsville apartment complex alleges that negligent maintenance led to significant flooding in August, resulting in health deterioration and financial burdens for those affected. Residents of Gateway Apartments, including Barbara Young, Sherry Webb, and Gene Riggs, are seeking class action status to represent all tenants impacted by the incident against the parties responsible for the building’s upkeep. The defendants in the case are Huntsville Senior Housing LP, the development firm; Lee Company, the plumbing contractor; and Integral Group, LLC, the management company. Integral’s senior … Read more

Mechanic Wins $77,000 Settlement After Unwarranted Arrest by Huntsville Police While Repairing Car

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Huntsville, Alabama — A mechanic, wrongly arrested while repairing a customer’s vehicle in a church parking lot in 2019, has won a federal lawsuit against the Huntsville Police Department. The jury announced on Wednesday that the mechanic, Roland Edger, will receive $77,000 in damages, which includes $75,000 for pain and suffering along with $2,000 awarded for punitive damages. Edger’s arrest occurred after he declined to present identification to two police officers while he was fixing a car. Civil rights attorney Hank Sherrod represented Edger and shared details of the compensation awarded for the distress and … Read more