Lawsuit

Former Correctional Officer Files Lawsuit Over Masking Policy at Centralia Correctional Center, Claiming Religious Exemption

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Centralia, Illinois – A former officer at the Centralia Correctional Center has filed a federal lawsuit after being fired for his alleged failure to comply with the mandatory masking policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Garrett Rose, a resident of Salem, claimed that his religious beliefs prevented him from wearing a mask from March to May 2022, resulting in his denial of entry to the prison each day. According to Rose’s lawsuit, he initially followed the mask mandate but later came to believe that wearing a mask contradicted his duty to obey God, based on his … Read more

Landmark Verdict: 81-Year-Old Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $23 Million in Negligence Lawsuit Against Valve Manufacturer Jenkins Brothers

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New York, NY – An 81-year-old individual suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $13 million settlement for past pain and suffering and an additional $10 million for future pain and suffering by a New York jury earlier this year. The verdict held valve manufacturer Jenkins Brothers responsible for negligence in the case. The company has since appealed the decision, but the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division upheld the jury’s ruling and allowed the verdict to stand. The lawsuit was filed by James McWilliams, a retired union steamfitter who worked with valve flange gaskets … Read more

Decatur Police Officers Request Dismissal of Lawsuit in Steve Perkins’ Shooting Death

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DECATUR, Ala. – Three Decatur police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins are requesting the dismissal of a federal lawsuit, according to court documents. Christopher Mukadam, Joey Williams, and Vance Summers are seeking the termination of the lawsuit that was filed in response to the officer-involved shooting. Perkins was shot and killed outside of his home on September 29 after an altercation with a tow truck driver. Officer Bailey Marquette was later indicted for murder related to Perkins’ death. Mukadam, Williams, and Summers, who were not charged in connection with Perkins’ death, … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Wisconsin Senate from Lawsuit Over Green Bay City Hall Audio Recording Equipment

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GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – A federal judge has dismissed the Wisconsin Senate from a lawsuit against the city of Green Bay over the installation of audio recording equipment as part of a city hall security system. The lawsuit, which has been ongoing for approximately a year, alleges that the recording equipment violated the privacy rights of visitors to city hall and has cost state taxpayers over $400,000. The lawsuit was filed in the weeks leading up to last year’s mayoral election, with individuals involved having close ties to Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich’s Republican opponent. … Read more