Lawsuit

California Judge Approves Class-Action Status for USAA Lawsuit: Allegations of Price Discrimination Against Enlisted Service Members

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Los Angeles, California – A federal judge in San Diego has granted class-action status to a lawsuit filed against USAA, a leading insurance company. The lawsuit, filed by enlisted service members Eileen-Gayle Coleman and Robert Castro, alleges that USAA practices differential treatment towards military officers and enlistees, favoring the former by directing enlisted personnel towards insurance policies with higher premiums. The lawsuit also questions whether USAA intentionally guides customers towards policies that deny them the lowest available premiums. Coleman, a Marine Corps radio operator, and Castro, an Army culinary specialist, argue that USAA’s pricing of … Read more

Social Media Exploitation Lawsuit Continues Against Snapchat Amidst Concerns Over Child Safety

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Waterbury, Connecticut – A lawsuit filed against social media giant Snapchat has been withdrawn, while the legal action continues against Meta Platforms Inc. The suit was brought forward by a couple alleging that their daughter was contacted by offenders through social media sites, resulting in exploitation. Although the lawsuit was withdrawn against Meta Platforms Inc., the couple’s lawyer, Michael Kennedy, stated that they are proceeding with the claims against Snapchat. Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has previously emphasized their commitment to combating exploitation on their platform by working with safety experts and law … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Ex-County Clerk’s Lawsuit to Block Prosecution in State Court

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who sought to prevent District Attorney Dan Rubinstein from prosecuting her in state court. The decision comes just a month before Peters’ criminal trial is scheduled to begin. In her civil lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, Peters claimed that Rubinstein, along with Colorado Attorney General Jena Griswold and U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland, violated her constitutional rights by investigating and charging her with alleged crimes. The lawsuit also requested a preliminary injunction to halt … Read more

Bonner County Resident Threatens Lawsuit Over Commissioner’s Alleged Personal Attack During Meeting

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SANDPOINT, Idaho – A local resident in Bonner County is threatening to sue the county over alleged physical and emotional harm caused by Commissioner Luke Omodt. The resident, Dian Welle, claims that Omodt singled her out during a meeting when he stated that lies would not be tolerated. Welle demanded a public apology from Omodt for looking at her during the meeting. The incident occurred during the public comment section of the meeting. Welle stated that she had asked Commissioner Asia Williams a question, which she believed was allowed during that portion of the meeting. … Read more