Lawsuit

Texas Tech Basketball Player Accused of Sexual Assault in Civil Lawsuit, School Says Investigation Underway

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LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs is facing a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault of a minor. The lawsuit claims that Isaacs assaulted a 17-year-old girl while the Red Raiders were playing in a tournament in the Bahamas last November. Despite the allegations, the university stated that Isaacs “remains in good standing.” The lawsuit was brought by the parents of the girl, who contacted Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland on December 14 to report the incident. McCasland then notified athletic director Kirby Hocutt and other university officials. Since then, Isaacs … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act, Claiming Unconstitutionality

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Ohio, challenging the implementation of the Social Media Parental Notification Act, as announced by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. The upcoming law, set to take effect in less than two weeks, aims to restrict young people’s access to social media with a focus on promoting mental health wellness for future generations. According to Husted, the lawsuit was filed by NetChoice on behalf of Meta and other social media corporations. The legal action argues that the new law is unconstitutional. Developed over several months, the … Read more

Landmark Ruling: PFAS Lawsuit Against Saint-Gobain Receives Class-Action Status

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MERRIMACK, New Hampshire – A judge has granted class-action status in a lawsuit filed against Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics concerning PFAS contamination. The lawsuit alleges that the chemical manufacturer’s operations have led to the contamination of water sources in the surrounding area. The decision, made by Judge Kirsten Schmautz of Hillsborough County Superior Court, means that the lawsuit can now move forward as a class-action suit. This allows individuals who have been affected by the contamination to join together and seek legal action collectively, rather than pursuing individual lawsuits. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2019 … Read more

Texas Tech Basketball Player Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations in Bahamas Tournament

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Lubbock, Texas – Texas Tech sophomore guard Richard “Pop” Isaacs has been accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while in Paradise Island, The Bahamas, for a college basketball tournament, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Lubbock County. The girl and her parents filed the lawsuit, alleging that Isaacs engaged in unconsented physical and sexual contact with her. The incident reportedly occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 25, 2023, after the girl and a friend had been drinking. The lawsuit claims that Isaacs and another teammate, in their hotel room, were provided … Read more