Lawsuit

Neglected Historic Black Cemetery Sparks Lawsuit Against Atlanta Homeowner’s Association

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Atlanta, Georgia – A lawsuit alleges that a homeowners association in Buckhead is neglecting a historic Black cemetery adjacent to its property. Descendants of those buried at Piney Grove Cemetery are taking legal action to compel the Bluffs at Lenox Homeowners Association (HOA) to fulfill its commitments to maintain the cemetery. The lawsuit claims that during the era of segregation in Buckhead, Piney Grove Cemetery was one of the limited options available for Black burials. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation suggests that many of the burials at this cemetery could be of former slaves. … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses UnitedHealthcare of Wrongfully Denying Coverage Using AI Algorithm for Elderly Patients’ Post-Acute Care Claims

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A recent class action lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare alleges that the health insurance provider wrongfully denied claims for post-acute care using an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm. The plaintiffs claim that UnitedHealthcare’s use of the “nH Predict” AI algorithm led to the rejection of elderly patients’ claims for stays in skilled nursing-care facilities and in-home care. When these denials were appealed to federal administrative law judges, roughly 90% of them were overturned. This lawsuit follows a similar case earlier this year against health insurance company Cigna, where plaintiffs accused the company of automatically denying … Read more

Sophie Turner’s Lawsuit Dismissed: Joe Jonas Keeps Custody of Children Following Split

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New York, NY – A New York judge has dismissed actor Sophie Turner’s lawsuit against pop star Joe Jonas, demanding the return of their two children to England. Turner, known for her role in “Game of Thrones,” and Jonas, who were once a beloved couple in Hollywood, announced their separation on September 6 after four years of marriage. Since then, a custody battle has ensued over the couple’s young children born in 2020 and 2022. Turner took legal action in September, filing a lawsuit against Jonas in the U.S. District Court for Southern New York. … Read more

Tongan Man Alleges Police Brutality: Lawsuit Claims Officers Hit Him with Car and Beat Him During New Year’s Day Pursuit

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A lawsuit has been filed against the city by a man who claims that he and his father were hit by a police car and beaten by officers. Tevita Cadiente, 25, and his father, Vaokehekehe Mataele, 49, were allegedly targeted by officers while observing a pursuit and shootout on New Year’s Day. The incident occurred as police were chasing a suspect, Sidney Tafokitau, who opened fire on University Avenue, injuring two officers before being shot and killed by police. According to the lawsuit, Cadiente and Mataele, who knew Tafokitau from church, stepped … Read more