Minneapolis Judge Rejects $30 Million Lawsuit from Businesses Claiming Fallout from George Floyd’s Murder

Minneapolis, Minnesota — A judge has dismissed a $30 million lawsuit against the city brought forth by several businesses situated at the location where George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in 2020. The lawsuit concerned businesses around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, now referred to as George Floyd Square. The plaintiffs, including the owners of Cup Foods and four additional nearby businesses, claimed that the city’s failure to manage crime and deterioration in the neighborhood severely impacted their operations. They argued this negligence amounted to an unlawful taking of their property without just … Read more

Kevin Costner’s Lawyer Dismisses Stunt Performer’s Lawsuit, Claims ‘Meritless’ Accusations Amid Set Controversy

Los Angeles, California – Kevin Costner’s legal team has strongly rejected a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who alleges incidents during production of the film Horizon 2. While Costner is named in the suit, his lawyer emphasizes that the actor is not personally accused of sexual harassment. Marty Singer, representing Costner, stated the claims are unfounded, detailing that LaBella was rehearsing a scripted scene involving no intimate contact. He described the situation as involving only “tugging on a dress” while LaBella remained fully clothed next to a male actor. “Numerous witnesses … Read more

Maine AG Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Funding Cuts in a Bid to Protect State Resources

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict federal funding. The legal action claims that the administration has overstepped its authority and unlawfully reduced funding previously allocated by Congress to various states. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha emphasized in a statement that, prior to the current administration, federal agencies typically did not discontinue grants without substantial justification. This lawsuit is part of a broader trend of legal challenges filed by a group of Democratic attorneys general across the country. The suit … Read more

Michigan Attorney General Fights Back as Federal Lawsuit Targets Climate Change Litigation Plans Against Big Oil

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back against a federal lawsuit aimed at thwarting the state’s plan to engage outside legal firms in litigation against energy companies over environmental concerns. The federal complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in April, alleges that Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are attempting to improperly hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change. In late June, Nessel’s office submitted a motion to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, arguing that the lawsuit is unfounded and based … Read more