Justice

Paragard IUD Lawsuits: Victims’ Fight for Justice and Potential Settlement Amounts Revealed

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Atlanta, Georgia – Over one thousand women have filed lawsuits against Teva Pharmaceuticals and CooperSurgical, the manufacturers of the Paragard intrauterine device (IUD), claiming that the device fractured during removal and caused injuries. The Paragard lawsuits have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Northern District of Georgia, presided over by Judge Leigh Martin May. The lawsuits allege that the design of the Paragard IUD, made with inflexible plastic, makes it prone to breaking inside a woman’s body. The Paragard MDL has seen steady growth, with over 2,000 pending cases as of November … Read more

Justice Denied: Grand Jury’s Controversial Decision Lets Gunman Off the Hook After Fatally Shooting Taqueria Robber

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – A Texas grand jury has decided not to indict a gunman who fatally shot a robber at a taqueria. The incident occurred in San Angelo, Texas, highlighting the controversial topic of self-defense in the state. The incident took place on January 3rd, when a gunman entered a taqueria and encountered a robber. In an attempt to protect themselves and others, the gunman opened fire, causing fatal injuries to the robber. The grand jury, after reviewing the evidence, decided not to charge the gunman. This case has sparked a heated debate about … Read more

US Justice Department Takes Texas to Court, Challenging Controversial Immigration Law

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HOUSTON, Texas – The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new immigration law that restricts the transportation of undocumented immigrants. The department argues that the law interferes with federal immigration enforcement and is unconstitutional. The law in question, known as Senate Bill 20, was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2021 and went into effect on March 1, 2022. It allows law enforcement officers to stop and detain vehicles suspected of transporting undocumented immigrants and imposes penalties on drivers who knowingly transport undocumented individuals. Critics … Read more

Intriguing Shake-Up: North Carolina’s Chief Justice Makes Surprising Move in Appointing New Leader of Appeals Court

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RALEIGH, NC – In an unconventional move, North Carolina’s chief justice has replaced the next leader of the state’s intermediate-level appeals court. The Court of Appeals typically follows a tradition where the most senior judge assumes the role of chief judge. However, Chief Justice Paul Newby has appointed Judge Chris Dillon as the new chief judge, taking effect on Monday. This decision has raised eyebrows and prompted speculation about potential political motivations. The chief judge of the Court of Appeals is responsible for overseeing the court’s administration, including assigning members to three-judge panels and scheduling … Read more