Lawsuit

Former Member of Boulder Police Panel Files Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Constitutional Rights

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BOULDER, Colo. – A former member of the Boulder Police Oversight Panel has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that her removal by the City Council violated her constitutional rights. Lisa Sweeney-Miran, who was appointed to the panel in January 2023, claims that her dismissal was unjust. The lawsuit asserts that Sweeney-Miran’s removal violated her rights to free speech and due process. It further alleges that the City Council disagreed with her viewpoints and silenced her as a result. Sweeney-Miran’s appointment to the panel had faced opposition from community members who believed she was biased against … Read more

Family of Slain Macy’s Security Guard to Announce Lawsuit Over Stabbing Tragedy

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Philadelphia, PA – The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard who was fatally stabbed at the Macy’s store in Center City Philadelphia last month, plans to announce a lawsuit. Harrison’s parents, Dawn Fobbs and Eric Coates, along with attorneys for his estate, will hold a press conference on Tuesday to provide details about the civil suit. They will discuss the filing of a civil action and their intention to collect evidence from several potentially responsible commercial real estate entities. The family will also share mementos of Harrison and be available for interviews. The incident … Read more

New York City’s Lawsuit to Halt Migrant Transport Faces Uphill Battle in Court

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NEW YORK CITY (AP) — New York City’s attempt to halt the transportation of migrants into the city through a lawsuit against 17 bus companies may encounter legal obstacles, despite the excitement shown by some media outlets. The city is seeking $708 million in damages, accusing the bus companies of bringing over 33,600 migrants from Texas to Gotham in violation of Section 149 of the New York Social Services Law. According to the law, any person who brings a needy person from out of state into New York for the purpose of making them a … Read more

Cypress City Council Set to Vote on Switching to District Elections Amid Lawsuit Alleging Asian American Voter Disenfranchisement

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CYPRESS, California – The city of Cypress is considering a switch to a district election system after facing a lawsuit alleging that the current at-large system disenfranchises Asian American voters. This move is part of a larger trend in California, where voting rights groups have been advocating for local governments to transition away from at-large systems that they argue disproportionately impact voters of color. While many cities have complied with legal threats and lawsuits, Cypress, along with the city of Brea, initially resisted the change. However, the Cypress City Council is expected to vote on … Read more