Lawsuit

New Mexico Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Ballot Dismissed: Plaintiff Plans Appeal

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Former President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot in New Mexico after a lawsuit seeking to remove him was dismissed. The lawsuit, which invoked the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, alleged that Trump’s role in the January 6th insurrection rendered him ineligible for reelection. However, U.S. District Judge Matthew Garcia ruled that there was insufficient evidence to show that the plaintiff, John Anthony Castro of Texas, was a legitimate political competitor to Trump. The 14th Amendment stipulates that individuals who have taken an oath of office in the U.S. … Read more

Inequity and Injustice: Black Woman’s Lawsuit Against LSU Dismissed by All-White Jury in 3 Hours

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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Sharon Lewis, a Black woman who was fired from Louisiana State University (LSU) after two decades in the athletics department, recently faced a dismissive all-white jury in her lawsuit against the university. Despite her slim odds, Lewis sought justice in U.S. District Court, seeking compensatory and emotional damages totaling $6.6 million for wrongful termination and retaliation due to her reporting of sexual harassment by a high-profile coach. Lewis, a former LSU student-athlete, had served as the assistant athletic director of football recruiting and alumni relations until her abrupt termination in 2021. … Read more

Werner Enterprises Ordered to Pay $36 Million in Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination Against Deaf Applicant

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OMAHA, Nebraska – Werner Enterprises, a truckload carrier based in Omaha, has been ordered to pay over $36 million in a lawsuit brought against them by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Victor Robinson, a deaf man who claimed his application to drive for Werner was rejected because of his disability. The jury verdict was handed down on Friday in Federal District Court for Nebraska. The penalty includes $75,000 in compensatory damages and $36 million in punitive damages. The EEOC argued that Werner’s decision not to hire Robinson … Read more

Missouri Jury Awards $745 Million in Lawsuit Over Fatal Nitrous Oxide Incident: Holding Responsible Parties Accountable

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CLAYTON, Mo. – A Missouri jury has awarded $745 million to the parents of Marissa Politte, a young woman who was tragically killed by a driver under the influence of nitrous oxide. The verdict was reached on Friday in the lawsuit brought by Politte’s parents. The incident occurred on October 18, 2020, when Politte was leaving her workplace at the Ballwin Total Access Urgent Care in St. Louis County and was struck by an SUV. During the two-week trial, the focus was on whether the company that distributes nitrous oxide, known as Whip-It!, conspired with … Read more