Lawsuit

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Cleared of Sexual Assault Lawsuit by Federal Judge

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Chicago, Illinois – A federal judge has dismissed the sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson. The lawsuit, filed by officer Cynthia Donald, accused Johnson of repeatedly raping her and concealing evidence of the abuse. The allegations stemmed from a drunk driving incident in 2019 that led to Johnson’s retirement. U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo granted motions for summary judgment filed by Johnson and the city, stating that the evidence suggested Donald was a willing participant in the relationship. The lawsuit was brought against Johnson and the city late last year by … Read more

Department of Justice Considers Lawsuit to Halt UnitedHealth’s Acquisition of Amedisys

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering initiating a lawsuit to impede the acquisition of Amedisys by Optum, a subsidiary of the UnitedHealth Group, as reported by SeekingAlpha. Shares of Amedisys fell 0.6% upon hearing the news. The agreement for Optum’s acquisition of Amedisys, worth $3.3 billion or $101 per share, was made in June 2023 and is expected to be finalized this year. The DOJ commenced an investigation into potential antitrust issues relating to the Amedisys-Optum deal last summer. However, neither Amedisys nor Optum have faced any accusations of misconduct … Read more

NYU Firmly Defends Response to Antisemitism Lawsuit, Seeks Its Dismissal

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New York University (NYU) is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging antisemitism, claiming that it responded effectively to the incident. According to NYU, it acted swiftly and decisively to address the concerns. The university’s response comes as it faces legal action from 94 Jewish students, who filed the suit in 2019. The students claimed that NYU turned a blind eye to a hostile environment on campus and failed to protect them. In their motion to dismiss, NYU argues that they investigated the allegations thoroughly and took appropriate disciplinary action against the individuals involved. The … Read more

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Drug Companies Face Lawsuit for Inflating Insulin Prices, Targeting Vulnerable Patients in Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The Attorney General of Indiana, Todd Rokita, has filed a lawsuit alleging that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug companies have colluded to maintain high insulin prices. Rokita claims that these companies are exploiting vulnerable individuals in need of this vital medication. The lawsuit does not specifically name the drug company Eli Lilly, even though it settled a class-action lawsuit last year over allegations of insulin price fixing for over $13 million. Among the companies named in the lawsuit are Caremark PCS and CVS Healthcorp, both associated with CVS, one of the … Read more