Lawsuit

Landmark Verdict: $25 Million Awarded to Victim in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a $25 million verdict against the state’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCCP) in a “horrific” case of child sexual abuse in foster homes. The verdict was reached on March 12 after a trial that began on Feb. 20 and was presided over by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bradshaw. The awarded amount was subsequently reduced to $12 million in accordance with an agreement between the lawyers involved. Representing the victim, Matt Bonnano of Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo stated that this was the first … Read more

Detroit Security Officer Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Racism and Assault at RenCen

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DETROIT (AP) — A former narcotics cop who faced controversy and civil lawsuits during his time with the Detroit Police Department is now facing new allegations of wrongdoing. Matthew Zani, along with five other private security officers, is being sued in federal court by two Black visitors to Detroit’s Renaissance Center. The visitors claim that Zani and other officers assaulted them and detained them in a basement cell. The lawsuit also alleges racial profiling and harassment of Black guests at the RenCen since 2016. Zani’s previous misconduct while working as a Detroit police officer has … Read more

Mother of Autistic Child Faces Lawsuit for ‘Nuisance’ Behavior: Our Innocent Boy Deserves Understanding, Not Judgement

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San Jose, California – A mother in San Jose is devastated after being sued by a former neighbor due to her child being on the autism spectrum. Despite moving out of the rented home she shared with her parents in an attempt to avoid conflict, the lawsuit was still filed, claiming that the child is a “nuisance.” Serena Arvayo, the mother, describes her son, Ezequiel, who is also known as Zeek, as a happy and loving boy who is passionate about McDonald’s. However, Zeek suffers from Level 3 autism, a severe form of the disorder, … Read more

Guardian Lawsuit Unveils Wendy Williams’ Struggles: A Closer Look at Her Condition

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Los Angeles, CA – The unsealed lawsuit brought by Wendy Williams’ guardian against A&E sheds light on her day-to-day struggles and provides insight into her current condition. In February, Williams’ temporary guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the release of the documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” However, her efforts proved to be unsuccessful. According to the legal documents obtained by TMZ, Morrissey argued that Williams was not mentally capable of handling her own affairs when she signed the documentary contract. Morrissey also claimed that Williams was unable to effectively fulfill … Read more