Lawsuit

Jury Awards Aiken Couple Over $3 Million in Lawsuit Against Augusta Hospital for Outpatient Procedure Injury

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A jury in Richmond County, Georgia, has awarded over $3 million to an Aiken man and his wife in a lawsuit against Augusta Hospital LLC. The lawsuit claims that an outpatient procedure at Trinity Hospital, which was operated by Augusta Hospital LLC at the time, resulted in the man’s injury. The verdict was reached on December 20th, 2021. Attorneys Ken and Caleb Connor, who represented the plaintiffs, expressed their gratitude that justice was finally served after a long legal process. The case was filed more than five years ago and experienced delays due to the … Read more

Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Escambia County School District’s Book Ban to Continue, Protecting Free Speech Rights

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Pensacola, Florida – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the Escambia County school district violated free speech rights by removing and restricting books in school libraries. The lawsuit, filed by PEN America, Penguin Random House, five authors, and seven parents, seeks the return of all challenged and banned library books to the shelves. During a hearing at the federal courthouse in Pensacola, U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell II listened to arguments from both sides regarding the dismissal of the case. Wetherell ultimately decided to move the case … Read more

Marshall Residents Vow to Appeal Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Ford’s Massive EV Battery Plant

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MARSHALL, Michigan – A judge in Calhoun County has dismissed a lawsuit filed by residents in the Marshall area who were seeking to halt or alter a planned Ford development. Despite the setback, the residents have announced their intentions to appeal the decision. The lawsuit was originally filed by an organization called Committee for Marshall − Not the Megasite, arguing that the city and the city clerk had wrongfully denied their request for a formal vote on a local regulatory decision that would facilitate the construction of the Ford plant. Circuit Judge William Marietti ruled … Read more

Delaware Climate Change Lawsuit Against Big Oil Faces Major Setback as State Court Partially Dismisses Claims

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Wilmington, Delaware – A lawsuit filed by the government of Delaware against major fossil fuel companies over their greenhouse gas emissions and impact on global warming has been partially dismissed by a top state court. Judge Mary Johnston of the Delaware Superior Court ruled that the state’s claims for damages related to out-of-state or global greenhouse gas emissions and interstate pollution are preempted by the federal Clean Air Act and fall beyond the limits of state statute. Although other claims can still be pursued, the ruling significantly weakens the case. The lawsuit, which dates back … Read more