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Hampton Woman Awarded $22,000 in Lawsuit Against Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail Over Lack of Toilet Paper and Fecal Matter Towels

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Hampton, Virginia – A federal jury has awarded a Hampton woman $22,000 in a lawsuit against the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail. The woman, Antoinette Weathers, claimed that jail guards denied her toilet paper for several days in 2022. Additionally, she alleged that the towels provided to her were “caked in fecal matter.” In addition to the compensation, the jail is also responsible for paying approximately $60,000 in attorney fees. Weathers, 63, was taken into custody in June 2022 to serve a three-week sentence on assault and DUI charges from York County. During her time in … Read more

Blind Man Wrongfully Evicted and Rendered Homeless Due to Lack of Reasonable Accommodation, Attorney Appeals Dismissal

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Wilmington, Delaware – A wrongful eviction case in Wilmington, Delaware has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly, prompting an appeal from the plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas S. Neuberger. The plaintiff, William Murphy, who is 56 years old and in poor health, had moved to Maryland instead of returning to his Wilmington home. Neuberger argues that the judge failed to recognize the duty of local governments to provide “reasonable accommodations” to individuals with disabilities, including court constables carrying out evictions. Neuberger contends that the Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that reasonable accommodations be made … Read more

Sensational SDNY Ruling: Website Accessibility Lawsuit Dismissed with Prejudice for Lack of Standing

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New York, NY – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has seen a shift in the handling of website accessibility lawsuits. In a recent decision, SDNY Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismissed a complaint with prejudice due to vague allegations regarding the plaintiffs’ standing to sue. This departure from the norm may have implications for future cases in the district. The lawsuit involved two blind individuals who identified themselves as testers. They alleged that an online retailer’s website violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State … Read more

Lack of New Laws Fails to Prevent Rampant IP Infringement in NFTs, US Gov Report Reveals

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Washington, D.C. – In a recent report, the U.S. government stated that intellectual property (IP) infringement is widespread in the booming market of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, contrary to popular belief, the report suggests that new laws may not be necessary to address this issue. NFTs have gained significant attention in the art and digital asset industry, with high-profile sales grabbing headlines. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for IP infringement within this market. A comprehensive examination conducted by the U.S. government explored the prevalence of such infringements and the potential need for … Read more