Lawsuit

Patrick Reed’s $750 Million Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed Again, Now Ordered to Pay Legal Fees: Judge’s Final Ruling

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan dismissed golfer Patrick Reed’s defamation lawsuits against several journalists and media organizations, including Brandel Chamblee, Doug Ferguson of the Associated Press, and others. Reed had filed these lawsuits before the 2023 Ryder Cup, alleging conspiracy, defamation, and other claims in relation to articles, broadcasts, and books. This was the second time Reed’s $750 million lawsuit had been dismissed. Now, Judge Corrigan has ordered Reed to pay the legal fees of each defendant, as reported by Andrew Pantazi, the editor of The Tributary. The defendants in Reed’s lawsuits … Read more

Social Media Giants Fight Back to Protect Children’s Free Speech in Ohio Lawsuit

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A trade group representing major social media sites has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Ohio to block a new state law requiring verifiable parental consent for children under the age of 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to take effect on January 15. Trade group NetChoice, which includes Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms as clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. This is not the first time NetChoice has taken legal action against states that attempt to regulate … Read more

City Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging Racial and Age Discrimination against Topeka’s Government

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TOPEKA, Kansas – A lawsuit filed against the city government of Topeka accuses them of racial and age discrimination. Keith Bennett, an employee of the utilities department, claims he has been a victim of these unfair practices. The lawsuit, filed on December 22, alleges that Bennett, who is 54 years old and Black, received a “right to sue” letter from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on September 27. The lawsuit specifically cites one count each of discrimination and retaliation based on race, as well as discrimination and retaliation based on age. Bennett is seeking … Read more

Social Media Trade Group Files Lawsuit Against Ohio Over Controversial New Law

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Columbus, Ohio – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Ohio over a new law that requires companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under the age of 16. NetChoice, the trade group behind the lawsuit, argues that the law is unconstitutional. They have previously taken legal action against other states that have passed laws regulating social media use and internet privacy. The Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, set to go into effect on January 15, has faced significant opposition. NetChoice, which … Read more