Lawsuit

Tenant Files Federal Lawsuit Against Columbia Apartment Complex After Being Shot While Sleeping

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Columbia apartment complex by a tenant claiming he was shot in the arm while sleeping in 2021. The lawsuit cites negligence and security failures on the part of the owners and management of The Rowan on Southern Drive. The plaintiff argues that the complex failed to provide a safe and habitable environment. Despite marketing itself as a secure place for students with exceptional amenities, attorney John Mobley, representing the plaintiff, alleges that the complex ignores the prevalent culture of violence and crime, which ultimately … Read more

Former Market Basket Employee Wins $135,000 in Age Discrimination Lawsuit

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Tewksbury, Massachusetts – A former employee of Market Basket, a popular supermarket chain, has been awarded nearly $135,000 in lost wages and damages. The decision was made by a jury in a federal case that accused Market Basket of age discrimination. Rodney Martinez, who had worked part-time for more than seven years, alleged that younger employees were consistently promoted over him. The court documents, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, revealed Martinez’s claims under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination. After … Read more

Bank of America Faces Lawsuit for Failing to Refund Overdraft Fees During COVID-19 Hardship

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Oakland, California – Bank of America is facing a lawsuit after allegedly failing to honor its commitment to provide refunds for overdraft fees to customers suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that they had valid claims that the bank deceived them with false promises of assistance. The bank had quietly discontinued its “Client Assistance Program” on August 31, 2020, despite continuing to promote relief from overdraft and insufficient fund fees on its website and mobile app. The program was initially … Read more

LSU Settles Lawsuit Over Mishandling of Sexual Misconduct Reports, Pays $1.9 Million to Former Students

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – LSU has reached a settlement agreement to pay $1.9 million in a lawsuit involving 10 former students. The lawsuit accused university officials of violating the students’ civil rights by failing to adequately investigate and address reports of rape, partner violence, and sexual harassment on campus. The settlement, obtained through a public-records request, was signed by LSU President William Tate on March 27. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, came in the wake of numerous former students speaking out about their experiences of sexual assault at LSU. Two plaintiffs in the case alleged … Read more