Lawsuit

Meta’s Defense: Lawyer Asserts Instagram Not Responsible for Gunmaker’s Posts in Uvalde Lawsuit

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In Uvalde, Texas, the legal battle surrounding social media use and liability takes center stage as a lawyer representing families affected by the 2022 school shooting asserts that Meta Platforms cannot be held accountable for posts by a gun manufacturer on Instagram. The families, who lost loved ones in the tragic event, are challenging the social media giant’s role in what they believe contributed to the violence. During a recent hearing, the lawyer for the plaintiffs emphasized that Meta does not have direct control over the content published by third parties on its platform. The … Read more

Judge Curbs Immigration Lawsuit Against ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Citing Detainees’ Legal Access

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Miami — A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit filed by immigrant advocates against a Miami-area detention center known informally as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The suit was challenged on the grounds that many plaintiffs have had access to legal representation, prompting the decision to transfer the case to a different jurisdiction. U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, appointed during the Trump administration, made the ruling soon after a Monday hearing in which lawyers for the detainees sought a requirement for increased legal access at the facility. In his overnight ruling, Judge Ruiz noted several changes … Read more

Google Faces $29 Billion Class-Action Lawsuit over Alleged Data Privacy Violations

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San Francisco — A federal jury is being asked to consider a staggering $29 billion in damages in a class-action lawsuit against Google LLC, as users allege the tech giant continued to gather personal information even after they disabled privacy settings. This demand was made during the opening statements of the trial, which commenced on Tuesday in San Francisco. The requested compensation far surpasses previous settlements involving Google, notably a $1.4 billion agreement earlier this year over privacy violations in Texas. The lawsuit is particularly significant, involving nearly 100 million Google users. The legal claim … Read more

Flint Council Race Torn by Controversy: Former Candidate Files Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Election Misconduct

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Flint, Michigan – A former contender for the city council seat in Flint’s third ward has filed a federal lawsuit against the election winner, state officials, and local clerks. Beverly Biggs-Leavy alleges that election integrity was compromised in favor of her opponent, LaShawn Johnson, citing various legal violations. Court filings indicate that Biggs-Leavy accuses election officials of misleading absentee voters, suggesting incorrectly that Johnson was the sole candidate in the race. Johnson had previously lost the primary election earlier in May before winning as a write-in candidate. The Michigan Department of State confirmed that it … Read more