Lawsuit

Game-Changing Decision: NCAA Secures Initial Victory in Athletes’ Lawsuit Challenging Amateurism Rules

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has claimed an early victory in a lawsuit brought by athletes challenging its amateurism rules. The case, which is seen as a pivotal moment for college sports, centers around whether student-athletes should be compensated beyond their scholarships. On Monday, a federal judge in Indianapolis ruled against the athletes’ request for an injunction. This means that they will not be able to receive additional benefits while the case is ongoing. The judge, however, did acknowledge that the NCAA’s rules limiting compensation may violate antitrust laws. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA’s … Read more

St. Johns County Commissioner Files Federal Lawsuit Against Fellow Commissioners Over Alleged Unlawful Campaigning

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Johns County commissioner has filed a federal lawsuit against her fellow commissioners, alleging that they wrongly accused her of campaigning during a public meeting. The commissioner in question, Krista Joseph, raised concerns about unchecked development and distributed a flyer about the upcoming county primary, which would involve three of her fellow commissioners. While Joseph argued that she was making a public service announcement, two commissioners interrupted her, claiming she was campaigning. After the incident, the county’s general counsel warned Joseph that she had crossed a line of decorum … Read more

North End Business Owners Launch Lawsuit Against City of Boston Over Outdoor Dining Fees: Demand Fair Treatment and Trial by Jury

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Boston, Massachusetts – A group of business owners in Boston’s historic North End are taking legal action against the city over fees for outdoor dining in the neighborhood. The lawsuit alleges that Italian restaurants in the North End have been subjected to unfair treatment by the city in its management of the outdoor dining program for 2022 and 2023. The crux of the issue lies with the fees imposed by the city. Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s policy, North End restaurants must pay a hefty $7,500 fee to participate in this year’s outdoor dining program. Additionally, … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds $24 Million Verdict in Landmark Disability Discrimination Lawsuit against Clinical Testing Firm

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A federal district court judge in Massachusetts has upheld a $24 million jury award for a former employee who sued her employer for retaliation and discrimination based on her social anxiety disorder. The employer, PPD Development, had requested the court to set aside or reduce the award, arguing that it was excessive and unsupported. However, U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin rejected these requests and affirmed the jury’s verdict. In 2015, Lisa Menninger was hired as the executive director of the central labs at PPD, a clinical testing firm. She began working … Read more