Lawsuits

Midwest Pipeline Project Faces Backlash Over Eminent Domain Lawsuits in South Dakota

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MANSFIELD, S.D. — A proposed pipeline project meant to transport carbon dioxide emissions from ethanol plants across five Midwest states to underground storage in North Dakota has sparked significant legal and political controversy. The undertaking, spearheaded by Summit Carbon Solutions, has entailed numerous lawsuits against landowners, particularly in South Dakota, where resistance has escalated to government action to restrict the company’s legal recourse. The heart of the issue lies in the method of acquiring land for the project through eminent domain, a legal principle that allows for the appropriation of private property, albeit with compensation. … Read more

Victory for Georgia’s Election Integrity: Two Major Lawsuits Dismissed, Affirming State’s Voting Systems

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ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received favorable news this week as several legal challenges related to the state’s election laws and voting apparatus were resolved. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of a lawsuit concerning Georgia’s 2021 election laws, initially filed during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In a separate but related development on the same day, Raffensperger’s office shared that another longstanding lawsuit, initiated seven years prior over the use of Georgia’s voting machines, had also been concluded. This legal challenge, known … Read more

Toxic Trespass: Multiple Lawsuits Target Contractor Over U.S.-Mexico Border Sewage Crisis

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San Diego, CA — Four lawsuits have now been filed against Veolia Water West, the contractor responsible for operating the federal sewage treatment plant near the U.S.-Mexico border. The suits allege mismanagement by the company and its manager, Mark Wippler, leading to severe pollution issues in the Tijuana River. The Frantz Law Group initiated a mass tort lawsuit last month, accusing Veolia of illegal chemical discharges into the river, which allegedly failed to comply with the mandates of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. This lawsuit, together with a similar legal action by … Read more

New Jersey Court Debates Timing of Lawsuits in Landmark Legal Malpractice Hearing

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TRENTON, N.J. — A notable legal debate unfolded in New Jersey on Tuesday, where appeals court judges deliberated over the nuances of when exactly a malpractice claim against attorneys can be initiated. The discussion, which could potentially expand the scope of lawsuits against legal professionals, centered around a case involving the now-defunct service dog organization, Merlin’s Kids. During the hearing, the Superior Court Appellate Division panel addressed arguments from Merlin’s Kids, which contended that their lawsuit was timely based on the state’s six-year statute of limitations. The organization argued that their attorney’s failure to file … Read more