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Michigan Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit in Tragic Snowmobile Crash Involving State Employee

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LANSING, Mich. — A lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, involving a catastrophic encounter between a snowmobiler and a department employee, will move forward, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled. The lawsuit originates from a 2018 incident in the Upper Peninsula which resulted in serious injuries and a fatality. Mark Goss, the snowmobiler, filed the lawsuit after suffering severe injuries from the accident which included burns, multiple broken bones, and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred when a DNR employee, operating an ATV, allegedly ran through a stop sign leading to a … Read more

Court Rules Against Consumer in Privacy Case Involving Bloomingdales.com and Papa Johns

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court recently affirmed two lower court decisions that dismissed claims against two major companies, Bloomingdales.com LLC and Papa John’s International, by a plaintiff who alleged invasion of privacy. The complaint centered on the use of “session-replay” software which records users’ interactions on websites. The plaintiff, identified as Ann Jones, argued that the software infringed upon her privacy by documenting her online behavior, such as keystrokes and mouse movements. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit concluded on Tuesday that Jones lacked standing to sue as she could … Read more

House Ethics Committee Unveils Startling Report on Former Rep. Matt Gaetz Involving Illegal Drugs and Payments for Sex

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WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee has concluded its probe into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, pinpointing various infractions during his time in office, including engaging in sexual misconduct and drug use. The Florida Republican, known for his provocative political stance and alignment with pro-Trump factions, has faced serious allegations leading to a meticulously detailed investigative report released this Monday. The 37-page document alleges Gaetz had relationships involving sexual transactions with multiple women, including a minor, and engaged in the use of illegal drugs. Some of these transactions purportedly took place through his office at Capitol … Read more

Judge Denies Dismissal Requests in Real Estate Commission Lawsuit Involving Major Brokerage Firms

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the ongoing disputes over real estate commissions, Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, has experienced mixed results in court. After successfully detaching itself from legal liability in a similar Pennsylvania case, it faced an uphill battle in Missouri where a judge ruled against dismissing the Gibson commission lawsuit involving several major real estate firms. The legal drama unfolded under the gavel of Judge Stephen R. Bough, who has presided over related litigation, including the notable Sitzer/Burnett case. Bough denied motions for dismissal from Howard Hanna … Read more