Lawsuit

“Federal Judge Accelerates Court Proceedings in Ashli Babbitt Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against U.S. Government”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z3YBtzwmHk[/embed]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge has urged legal representatives of Ashli Babbitt and the U.S. government to expedite their preparations to bring a wrongful death lawsuit to trial, ideally by December next year. Babbitt, an unarmed woman, died from a gunshot by a Capitol police officer during the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The lawsuit, initially filed in the Southern District of California by Babbitt’s husband, seeks $30 million in damages. This case was moved to the D.C. District and involves complex legal and factual disputes, as highlighted in a recent … Read more

Mayor’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Entangled with Broader Federal Probe into Alleged Misconduct

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New Orleans, LA — City lawyers have requested that a civil rights lawsuit against Mayor LaToya Cantrell be put on hold due to an extensive federal investigation involving her actions during her time in office. The lawsuit, initiated by French Quarter resident Anne Breaud, alleges civil rights violations linked closely to the ongoing probe by U.S. Attorney Duane Evans. Breaud claims her rights were infringed upon following her actions on April 7, when she photographed Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, a police officer then part of the mayor’s security detail, from her apartment balcony. These photos, … Read more

Apple Moves to Withdraw Lawsuit Against NSO Group, Citing Risks of Exposing Sensitive Discoveries

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San Jose, Calif. — In an unexpected legal turn, Apple Inc. has requested the dismissal of its 2021 lawsuit against the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group, highlighting a complex interplay of international legal issues and the confidentiality of sensitive information. Filed with the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, the lawsuit originally aimed to hold NSO accountable for allegedly targeting Apple users with sophisticated spyware. Apple’s decision to back away from the litigation underscores concerns about the potential ramifications on its operational security. The company has expressed apprehension that … Read more

Mediator in UM Anderson Case Faces Allegations of Sexual Harassment in New Lawsuit

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Detroit — In a troubling twist to an ongoing legal battle surrounding allegations against late University of Michigan sports doctor Robert Anderson, the mediator appointed in the case is now facing accusations of sexual harassment. The mediator, a once-respected figure entrusted with brokering a settlement over claims that Dr. Anderson sexually abused hundreds of athletes and other patients, has himself been sued by a former employee for alleged sexual misconduct. According to legal documents filed recently, the mediator, whose role in the high-profile case was anticipated to bring a degree of closure to the victims, … Read more