Lawsuit

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

$160 Million Awarded to Injured Truck Driver in Landmark Safety Lawsuit

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CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. — In a landmark decision, a jury in Clarke County awarded a massive $160 million judgment to Leonard Street, a truck driver who was severely injured in a vehicular accident. The verdict, intended to serve both as compensation for the victim and as a punitive measure to enforce safer automotive standards, highlights ongoing safety concerns within the trucking industry. Street, employed as a truck driver, was navigating his semi-truck loaded with wood on Highway 84 near Grove Hill when his life changed dramatically. A pickup truck unexpectedly pulled out in front of … Read more