Lawsuit

Wells Fargo Faces Lawsuit Over Enabling Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme, Questioning Financial Oversight

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A former San Antonio lawyer’s fraudulent scheme, which resulted in the theft of millions of dollars, allegedly received assistance from Wells Fargo in the form of turning a blind eye to the lawyer’s misuse of client trust accounts. According to a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court by the victims of the fraud, the bank not only failed to identify suspicious activities but also profited from the fraudulent transactions. This lawsuit adds to the mounting legal challenges faced by Wells Fargo, which has previously been involved in significant financial controversies. The … Read more

Judge Denies Montclair Board of Education’s Lawsuit Against Township Over Woodman Field Renovations: Tosses Out Case, Citing Lack of Logic

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MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The Montclair Board of Education faced a setback in court on Friday in its lawsuit against the Township of Montclair over renovations at Woodman Field. Honorable Judge Stephen Petrillo expressed skepticism about allowing either party to proceed. He stated, “I don’t know if it makes sense to let either one of the parties go forward. I’m not going to allow the Board of Education to proceed at this point.” The hearing revolved around an order to show cause filed by the Board of Education. The order requested that the township cease enforcing … Read more

Injustice and Neglect: $33 Million Damages Award Affirmed in Ottawa County Civil Rights Lawsuit

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Miami, Oklahoma – A judge has upheld a $33 million damages award and denied a request for a new trial in a civil rights lawsuit centered around the death of a 26-year-old man at Ottawa County jail in 2015. U.S. District Judge Claire R. Kelly issued the ruling, rejecting motions from Ottawa County, which had been sued by the estate of Terral Ellis II. The jury had previously found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis died on October 22, 2015, shortly after being taken to … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Joins Lawsuit Accusing National Association of Realtors of Conspiring to Keep Real Estate Commissions High Nationwide

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – In a lawsuit filed on Monday, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway was named as a defendant alongside several brokerages and the National Association of Realtors. The suit alleges that these entities conspired to artificially inflate real estate commissions across the nation. The addition of Berkshire Hathaway Energy to the case, which owns HomeServices of America, could potentially increase the financial exposure of the conglomerate. HomeServices was previously ordered to pay $1.78 billion in a similar antitrust lawsuit, a verdict that they plan to appeal. The complaint specifically accuses Berkshire Hathaway Energy of … Read more