Lawsuit

Georgia Republican Legislators Contemplate Health Care Expansion and Lawsuit Limits in 2024 Session

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Atlanta, Georgia – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off its 2024 regular session, one of the major debates centers around whether Republicans will finally agree to expand health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. Republican House Speaker Jon Burns has expressed his interest in exploring the idea, while Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is willing to consider it. However, Gov. Brian Kemp has been in favor of a more limited expansion of coverage. With it being an election year, state lawmakers will likely focus on measures that please their supporters and … Read more

California Toddler Left Quadriplegic After Consuming Sticky Candy: Lawsuit Alleges Negligence by Hasbro

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Philadelphia, Pa. – A California family has filed a lawsuit against popular toy and game manufacturer Hasbro after their toddler suffered permanent disability as a result of consuming a gummy candy. The incident occurred on December 13, 2022, and was captured on video by the family’s Ring camera. The family alleges that their three-year-old daughter, Amelie, began choking on one of the Candy Land Gummy Dots, leading to a frantic and unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the candy. They rushed her to the hospital, where doctors used suction to remove the candy from her throat. However, … Read more

Mayor Adams’ Latest Move: Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Over Migrant Crisis Raises Questions

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ approach to managing the ongoing migrant crisis continues to fall short. His recent lawsuit against bus companies transporting migrants from Texas is just the latest gimmick in his ineffective strategy. Adams claims that Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s actions are “reckless political ploys,” but in reality, the mayor’s suit is nothing more than a ploy itself. The city is suing small bus companies under a state law that prohibits bringing needy individuals into the state as public charges. The city seeks $708 million to cover the cost of sheltering the … Read more

Former Personal Assistant Wins $1.2 Million Verdict in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Robert De Niro’s Company

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New York – A jury has awarded over $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, after finding one of De Niro’s companies responsible for subjecting her to a toxic work environment. Although De Niro himself was not held personally liable for the abuse, his company, Canal Productions, was found guilty of gender discrimination and retaliation. The jury ordered two payments totaling $632,142 to be made to Robinson. Throughout the two-week trial, De Niro was embroiled in a legal battle with Robinson, who resigned in April 2019. De Niro was not … Read more