Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Excessive-Force Lawsuit Involving Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

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BISMARCK, N.D. – A federal judge in North Dakota has dismissed an excessive-force lawsuit filed by a woman from New York who was injured in an explosion during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted motions to dismiss the 2018 lawsuit on Wednesday and Friday. Sophia Wilansky, the plaintiff, suffered injuries to her left forearm when an explosive munition or flashbang went off during a clash between demonstrators and law enforcement officers on a blocked highway bridge in November 2016. The lawsuit named Morton County, its sheriff, and … Read more

MTA CEO Remains Confident in the Legality of New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Amidst New Jersey Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) – The CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) remains confident in the legality and feasibility of New York’s congestion pricing plan, despite a recent lawsuit filed by neighboring New Jersey that could potentially halt the program. Janno Lieber, MTA CEO, expressed his conviction during an interview on CBS’s “The Point with Marcia Cramer” on Sunday, stating that all aspects of the plan have been carefully implemented and are compliant with the law. The congestion pricing plan, proposed by New York officials, aims to toll drivers traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan … Read more

Yung Miami Responds to Prostitution Allegations: Denies Being a ‘Prostitute’ After Lawsuit Filed by Lil Rod

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – Yung Miami, the ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has spoken out to deny allegations of being a “prostitute.” The denial comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. The controversy was further fueled when rapper 50 Cent shared a video on Instagram of Yung Miami referring to herself as a “whore.” Yung Miami clarified in the comments section that the term was being taken out of context and was a slang term her gay cousin used. In a subsequent Instagram post, 50 Cent expressed that he had no … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Over Credit Card Late Fee Limits Returns to Texas Court

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Fort Worth, Texas – A federal lawsuit challenging the new limits on credit card late fees will continue to be heard in Texas. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided on Friday to reverse the previous ruling by federal Judge Mark Pittman, who had moved the case to Washington, D.C. Pittman had argued that the case should not be heard in Texas since the majority of the plaintiffs and attorneys involved, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), have ties to D.C. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Chamber … Read more