Lawsuit

New York City Files $708 Million Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Over Texas Migrant Transport

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New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus and transportation companies, seeking $708 million in damages. The companies are accused of bringing migrants from Texas as part of Governor Greg Abbott’s border plan without paying for their care. Mayor Eric Adams claimed that the influx of migrants has overwhelmed the city’s social services system. The lawsuit comes after Adams signed an executive order restricting where and when buses carrying migrants can drop off passengers in the city. Abbott began sending migrants by bus to several Democratic-run cities, including New York City, in … Read more

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit by Georgia Election Workers

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Washington, D.C. – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal jury to pay a total of $148 million to two former Georgia election workers. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ArShaye “Shaye” Moss, were falsely accused by Giuliani of engaging in a fake ballot processing scheme during the 2020 presidential election. The jury deliberated for 10 hours before reaching their decision. Giuliani, who served as former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, was found liable for defamation in an earlier ruling by a federal judge. The jury’s task was to … Read more

Verizon to Pay $100 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Fees – Check If You’re Eligible for a Payment

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New York, NY – Verizon has agreed to pay a settlement of $100 million in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company charged undisclosed administration fees to its customers in a deceptive and unfair manner. The charges in question were issued between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023. Customers affected by this will have until early spring 2024 to file a claim. A class-action lawsuit involves one or more people suing on behalf of themselves and others who have similar claims. Once approved, every member of the class is awarded, except for those who … Read more

Former Employee Files Third Federal Discrimination Lawsuit Against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent for Racial Bias and Hostile Work Environment

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Eastpointe, MI – A former employee of Eastpointe Community Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the district and Superintendent Christina Gibson, accusing them of racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment. The lawsuit, filed by former administrative assistant and grant specialist Leah Black, marks the third federal discrimination lawsuit against the district and superintendent in the past seven months. According to the complaint, Black, who is Black, was hired by the district in 2017 as an administrative assistant for Kelly Middle School. She alleges that she applied for or expressed interest in four … Read more