Lawsuit

Unregulated Lawsuit Lending Industry Sparks Crisis in New York’s Real Estate World

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New York City – An unregulated, multi-billion dollar industry in New York is causing a “crisis” in the real estate world, according to two powerful building and construction groups. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-NYS) and Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) are calling for reforms to the practice of “third-party litigation lending,” which provides quick cash advances to potential plaintiffs who may not have to repay the money if they lose their lawsuit. “What it’s created is a general liability crisis,” said Brian Sampson, president of ABC-NYS. The groups argue that the industry, … Read more

L.A. Man Files Lawsuit Against Over 50 Women for Defamatory Social Media Posts, Claiming False Allegations

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles man has filed a lawsuit against more than 50 women for allegedly posting negative messages about him on social media. Stewart Lucas Murrey is accusing the women of defamation, sex-based discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, libel, invasion of privacy, and other charges. The alleged remarks were made in a private Facebook group called “Are We Dating The Same Guy?”, where members share dating advice and warn others about potentially harmful or untrustworthy men. According to Murrey, the women posted false claims about him, including allegations of murder … Read more

The Surprising Impact of Mass Tort Lawsuit Advertisements on the Insurance Industry

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Boston, Massachusetts – When mass tort lawsuit advertisements appear on TV screens, many consumers are quick to change the channel. However, according to Rustin Silverstein, president and founder of legal services company X Ante, it may be unwise to ignore these ads, particularly for those in the insurance industry. Silverstein believes that the surge in attorney advertising promoting mass tort lawsuits requires attention. In a recent webinar hosted by the Travelers Institute, Silverstein revealed that lawyers and others spent an estimated $1.2 billion on TV ads last year. More than 16 million advertisements ran in … Read more

Deaf Cheerleader’s Mother Files Lawsuit Against Elite Gym for Discrimination

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PLANO, Texas– A Plano-based cheer program is facing a lawsuit from a mother who claims her deaf daughter is being discriminated against. The operators of the gym, however, deny the allegations. Alicia Mims, the mother, filed the lawsuit on behalf of her nine-year-old daughter Ari, who has been involved with Cheer Athletics for the past three years. The program is known as one of the largest cheer and dance facilities in North Texas. Though Ari loves cheerleading and finds it to be her favorite sport, she has been facing increasing challenges in understanding her coaches … Read more