Lawsuit

Colorado Supreme Court Paves Way for Boulder’s Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon and Suncor

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The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit from the City and County of Boulder against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy can proceed, marking a significant development in a case that dates back to 2018. The city and county allege that the two energy companies have knowingly contributed to climate change through their fossil fuel emissions, claiming this contravenes the Clean Air Act. In a narrow decision, the court voted 5-2 in favor of allowing the case to continue in state court. Chief Justice Monica Márquez and Justices William Hood, Melissa Hart, Richard Gabriel, … Read more

"Burger King Ads Under Fire: Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Misleading Whopper Sizes to Proceed"

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Miami, Fla. — A federal judge has determined that Burger King may be held accountable for how it portrays its Whopper in advertisements, as the fast-food chain faces a lawsuit alleging that it misrepresents the burger’s size. The ruling allows a group of customers, who claim that the burgers served do not match the size depicted in ads, to continue their legal challenge against the company. Judge Roy Altman denied Burger King’s request to dismiss the case, which began when Anthony Russo, a Florida lawyer, filed a lawsuit on behalf of dissatisfied customers. They argue … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Excessive Force Lawsuit from Dallas Security Guard Mistaken for Suspect, Sparking Calls for Accountability

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Dallas, Texas — A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former security guard, who claimed that Dallas police officers used excessive force when they mistakenly identified him as a family violence suspect in 2021. U.S. District Judge Karen Gren Scholer ruled that the officers involved were protected by qualified immunity, which shields public officials from legal accountability under certain circumstances. In her 20-page ruling, Scholer determined that officers had probable cause to detain Silvester Hayes, 29, citing his failure to use a turn signal and his alleged resistance to arrest as justifications … Read more

Over 200 Former Employees Unite in Class-Action Lawsuit Against East Ohio Regional Hospital Following Sudden Closure

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MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Over 200 former employees of the now-closed East Ohio Regional Hospital have filed a class-action lawsuit against the facility’s owner, alleging multiple violations related to its abrupt closure. This group comprises more than half of the hospital’s workforce prior to its shutdown. The lawsuit, driven by attorneys from Gold, Khourey & Turak in Moundsville and Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox based in Columbus, claims the hospital failed to provide the required 60-day notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, along with withholding wages owed to employees. The legal teams … Read more