Lawsuit

Prominent City Financier Crispin Odey Faces Grave Accusation of Rape in New Lawsuit

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London – Crispin Odey, a prominent City financier, is facing his most serious allegation yet as he has been accused of rape in a civil lawsuit. The accusation emerged in high court documents when three new claimants came forward to join two others in a legal action against Odey Asset Management’s founder. The high court in London heard an application to determine whether the three women could join the existing lawsuit alleging misconduct by Odey. Last year, Odey faced allegations of sexual assault or harassment from multiple women, which led to his departure from OAM. … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $20,001 in Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Macomb County Jail

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Mount Clemens, Michigan – A federal jury awarded $20,001 to a man who accused corrections officers at Macomb County Jail of using excessive force against him in 2018. Brian P. Hyde, 42, sought $34 million in damages but was ultimately awarded $20,000 in punitive damages and $1 for pain and suffering. The jury unanimously found that three out of five deputies involved in the incident committed excessive force. Hyde alleged that on July 14, 2018, he was blindfolded, bound, and had a bag placed over his head by corrections deputies. He claimed that he was … Read more

City Council Member Continues Lawsuit Against Zoning Board Alleging Unlawful Variance for North Broad Street Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA – Councilmember Jeffery Young is taking up the legal battle initiated by former City Council President Darrell L. Clarke against the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Clarke’s lawsuit alleges that the ZBA unlawfully granted a variance for a proposed apartment building on North Broad Street. Young, now representing the 5th District after Clarke’s retirement, has decided to continue the case based on the community’s request. The core issue revolves around a 225-unit apartment building proposed in 2019 by the Bock Development Group for 1451 N. Broad St. The site, largely vacant except for … Read more

Former Albuquerque Property Manager Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Allegations: U.S. Department of Justice Takes Action

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A former property manager at St. Anthony Plaza Apartments in Albuquerque is facing a federal lawsuit after being accused of sexually harassing female tenants. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the lawsuit against Ariel Solis Veleta, alleging that he locked female tenants in his office and demanded sex acts. The DOJ also claims that he pressured tenants into engaging in sexual acts in order to keep their housing. These alleged events took place between 2010 and 2022. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division stated, “The … Read more