Court Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Citing Lack of Evidence

NEW YORK — A New York judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, marking a significant legal setback for the former president. The suit, which claimed the newspaper conspired with his niece to publish private family information, faced skepticism from the court regarding its viability. In a decision handed down by Justice Robert Reed, the judge found no credible basis to support Trump’s allegations, which accused the newspaper of engaging in “tortious conduct” to obtain confidential tax documents. These documents, disclosed by Mary Trump in a book, … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Mother Sues Meat Market Owner After Son’s Fatal Shooting Amid Claims of Negligence and Lack of Security

Hayneville, Alabama — A lawsuit has been filed in Lowndes County Circuit Court seeking damages from a local meat market and an ambulance service, stemming from a February shooting incident that resulted in the death of a young man. The complaint, lodged on August 26 by Amy Brown and the estate of her late husband, Shenado Hill, accuses Harvey Bell, the owner of Mosses Meat Market, and Haynes Ambulance of Alabama, Inc. of negligence that led to Hill’s death. The suit seeks a total of $4 million in damages, split evenly between the two defendants. … Read more

Payton Gendron’s Lawyers Challenge Jury Selection in Hate Crime Case, Citing Lack of Diversity

Buffalo, New York — Lawyers for Payton Gendron are seeking to have federal charges against him dismissed, claiming systemic bias in jury composition. The defense contends that insufficient representation of Black and other minority jurors during his previous trial violates Gendron’s constitutional rights. During a hearing on August 14, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo expressed skepticism about the defense’s arguments, noting the irony in their claim, given that Gendron faces accusations related to a racially motivated hate crime. Gendron was previously convicted in 2022 and is currently serving eight consecutive life sentences. If convicted on … Read more

Pfizer Withdraws Request for Depo-Provera Litigation Coordination in Philadelphia Amid Lack of New Cases

Philadelphia — A coordinated mass tort regarding Depo-Provera, Pfizer Inc.’s injectable contraceptive, will not proceed in the city for now. The pharmaceutical giant has recently withdrawn its request for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to establish a consolidated litigation program concerning this contraceptive, citing an unexpected lack of new lawsuits. Pfizer’s decision comes after expectations of a significant increase in legal filings surrounding the product failed to materialize. The company’s initial proposal aimed to streamline the process for addressing multiple claims against Depo-Provera, but the anticipated surge in litigation has not occurred. Depo-Provera, a … Read more