Lawsuit

Disney’s Lawsuit Against Gov. DeSantis Dismissed: Attorneys Share Insights on the Battle for Control

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Orange County, Florida – Disney’s attempt to reclaim control of its special taxing district has been dealt a blow as a judge dismissed the company’s lawsuit against Florida Governor DeSantis and the state legislature. The lawsuit, known as “Disney v. DeSantis,” was filed after the state took over the Reedy Creek District, following Disney executives’ opposition to the Parental Rights in Education Act, also referred to as “Don’t Say Gay.” U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor, appointed by President Trump, ruled that Disney lacked the standing to sue the governor and did not have sufficient cause … Read more

Louisiana Faces New Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Gerrymandering in Congressional Redistricting

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BATON ROUGE, La. – In response to civil rights activists and a federal judge’s order, state lawmakers successfully redrew Louisiana’s congressional map to include a second black-majority district. The aim was to more accurately represent the state’s black population. However, a new lawsuit has now emerged, challenging the legitimacy of the redistricting process. The plaintiffs claim that lawmakers deliberately manipulated the boundaries to consolidate African American voters into two districts, thereby compromising their voting strength. According to those suing Secretary of State Nancy Landry, this action constitutes racial gerrymandering and a violation of the U.S. … Read more

San Antonio Woman Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Lawsuit Against Houston’s Downtown Aquarium

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Houston, Texas – A San Antonio-area woman has been awarded nearly $3 million in damages by a Harris County jury after she sued Landry’s Inc., the owner and operator of Houston’s Downtown Aquarium. Glenda Lammert filed the lawsuit after she fell and was injured during a visit to the aquarium with her granddaughter. Lammert, who already had a disability, suffered multiple fractures in her left ankle and required surgery after stepping into a trench next to a replica rowboat and falling in a dark and crowded hallway at the aquarium on March 12, 2018. The … Read more

Walt Disney Co.’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed in Land Development Battle

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Orlando, Florida – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Walt Disney Co. against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a case that could impact Disney’s control over development around its popular theme park. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney “lacks standing to sue the governor” and his appointed board, which now has authority over the district where the park is located. The judge also determined that the statute granting the governor the power to appoint all members of the tax district’s governing body is constitutional and cannot be challenged on free … Read more