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Judge Rules Against Liberty University in Early Decision for Lawsuit Involving Alumni Association

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Jefferson City, Missouri – A legal dispute between Lincoln University and an alumni association found no resolution in the granting of a default judgment, reinforcing the complexity of the case. A Cole County judge decided the lawsuit, filed by the university against the Lincoln University National Alumni Association (LUNAA), will proceed without a default judgment, meaning the university must substantiate its claims for the litigation to continue. Lincoln University, a historically black university, took legal action against LUNAA over alleged unauthorized use of the university’s trademarked names and symbols. The school claims the alumni group, … Read more

Court Confirms Trump Liable in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Involving E. Jean Carroll

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In a significant legal ruling from New York, a federal appeals court affirmed a previous verdict that found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s. This decision represents a major development in the high-profile case that has captured national attention for its implications on the intersection of celebrity, power, and accountability. Carroll initially brought the lawsuit against Trump following her public allegations that he sexually assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in Manhattan. According to Carroll, the incident occurred in the spring of 1996, after … Read more

Judge Confirms $7.8 Million Verdict in COVID Vaccine Lawsuit Involving BART Employees

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San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has confirmed a $7.8 million jury verdict awarded to a former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employee. The employee alleged wrongful termination after raising concerns over the agency’s handling of COVID-19 safety measures, including its vaccine mandate. This decision reinforces the consequences faced by employers for disregarding worker rights, especially during public health crises. The case centered around David Joules, who claimed he was dismissed for his vocal opposition to BART’s mandated coronavirus vaccinations which he argued were implemented without proper consideration of staff feedback. Joules, who had … Read more

Judge Upholds $31 Million Verdict in High-Profile Legal Battle Involving Maria’s Business

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Santa Fe, NM — A judge recently upheld a substantial $31 million jury verdict against Maria’s, a well-known local restaurant, dismissing a challenge that sought to overturn the decision. The legal dispute centers around accusations of racial discrimination that supposedly occurred at one of the restaurant’s locations, culminating in a significant financial penalty awarded by the jury. In early 2015, three former employees brought forth allegations against Maria’s, claiming they were subjected to racial discrimination while working at the eatery. These claims led to a bitterly contested trial that spotlighted the restaurant’s workplace practices and … Read more