Lawsuit Claims School’s Inaction Led to Tragic Suicide Attempt by Bullied 12-Year-Old

New York – A federal lawsuit filed this Wednesday in New York alleges that persistent bullying at a local middle school escalated to the point where a 12-year-old student attempted suicide. The legal action, initiated by the student’s parents, accuses the school administration of failing to intervene in the ongoing harassment, despite being repeatedly alerted by concerned parents. According to the lawsuit, the student, who has been referred to only by their initials for privacy, experienced severe and sustained bullying from classmates that began in the fall of the previous school year and continued unabated. … Read more

Legal Battle Ignites as Former Employee Claims Sunrun’s Oversight Led to Unwarranted Charges

HARTFORD, Conn. — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the company, claiming wrongful arrest due to the company’s alleged failure to notify authorities that his employment had ended. The legal team representing Sunrun in this case, comprising David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from McCarter & English, has officially entered their appearances in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit, initiated on September 4, was brought forward by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of the plaintiff, George Edward Steins. The complaint centers on … Read more

Winnipeg Man Files Lawsuit Against Hospital Claiming Retaliatory Fatal Dose Led to Father’s Death

Winnipeg, Canada – A legal dispute has emerged in Winnipeg involving a man accusing hospital staff of intentionally administering a lethal dose of an opioid to his father, resulting in the elder man’s death. The lawsuit, which names Seven Oaks General Hospital, specific health-care workers, and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, was lodged in the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench on September 27, 2024. The plaintiff alleges that his 95-year-old father received an injection of hydromorphone, a potent pain medication, which he claims was not medically required. Filed documents assert that the man was not … Read more

From Sandlot to Successful Law Firm: How One Man’s Promise to His Mother Led to a Flourishing Family Legal Practice

From constructing makeshift ballparks in his youth to establishing a burgeoning law firm in Hudson, Wisconsin, the journey of lawyer Nicolet epitomizes an American dream carved out of persistence and an optimistic outlook. Early on, Nicolet wasn’t particularly academically inclined and flirted with the idea of joining the military before submitting a college application at his mother’s request—a decision that set him on an unforeseen path to becoming a legal professional. After earning his law degree from the former William Mitchell Law School in St. Paul, Minnesota, Nicolet took a significant leap by venturing into … Read more