Lawsuit

New Yorkers Rally for Legislative Change as Judges Slash Employment Bias Lawsuit Verdicts, Undermining Justice for Victims

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New York, NY – New Yorkers who prevail in employment bias lawsuits often receive far less compensation than what juries initially granted them, due to judges reducing the amounts. State lawmakers are now working on legislation to rectify this issue, as they believe it undermines justice for victims and fails to discourage employers from continuing harmful practices. State Senator Andrew Gournardes is leading the effort to pass a bill that would protect jury verdicts in such cases. Under the current rule in New York, judges are required to lower verdicts if they deviate significantly from … Read more

Tragic Death and Alleged Neglect: Lawsuit Claims Police Ignored Vermont Woman’s Medical Needs

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BOSTON, MA – The family of Madelyn Linsenmeir, a woman who died while in custody, is suing the City of Springfield, three police employees, and two workers at the sheriff’s office for ignoring her medical needs. Linsenmeir, who grew up in Vermont, was arrested on September 29, 2018, and eventually became septic, dying at a hospital on October 7 while in custody. The lawsuit accuses the Springfield police employees and the sheriff’s office workers of wrongful death and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The defendants deny the allegations and are seeking the case to … Read more

Gym Member Files Lawsuit Against 24 Hour Fitness, Revealing Racial Profiling and Discrimination

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Gresham, Oregon – A Black member of the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Gresham has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging repeated racial profiling and discrimination by a staff member. The lawsuit, filed on March 4 in Multnomah County Circuit Court, accuses Gratian Russell, a staff member at the gym, of racially profiling Rishon Hall and ejecting him from the premises on multiple occasions. The lawsuit also includes evidence from Russell’s public Facebook page, which the plaintiff’s attorney describes as racially insensitive. According to the lawsuit, the first incident occurred on February 13 when … Read more

D.C. Officials Knew of Failing Bus Service for Disabled Students, Lawsuit Reveals

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The city of Washington, D.C. has come under scrutiny for failing to provide reliable school bus service to disabled students. Recent allegations have shed light on the distressing experiences of families who have been burdened by the city’s inadequate transportation system. The extent of the problem became clear when a frustrated father wrote an email to officials, highlighting that if the city’s trash wasn’t being collected, there would be swift consequences. Parents of children with disabilities have been forced to rely on expensive alternatives such as Lyft rides, depleting funds reserved for … Read more