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California Judge Approves Class-Action Status for USAA Lawsuit: Allegations of Price Discrimination Against Enlisted Service Members

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Los Angeles, California – A federal judge in San Diego has granted class-action status to a lawsuit filed against USAA, a leading insurance company. The lawsuit, filed by enlisted service members Eileen-Gayle Coleman and Robert Castro, alleges that USAA practices differential treatment towards military officers and enlistees, favoring the former by directing enlisted personnel towards insurance policies with higher premiums. The lawsuit also questions whether USAA intentionally guides customers towards policies that deny them the lowest available premiums. Coleman, a Marine Corps radio operator, and Castro, an Army culinary specialist, argue that USAA’s pricing of … Read more

Sundance Film Festival 2024 Announces Impressive Lineup of Competition Jury Members

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PARK CITY, UTAH – The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has announced the members of its Competition Jury and the jurors for the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The festival, known for discovering and promoting emerging artists, has selected 16 alums from past editions to serve on the Competition Jury. The list includes notable figures such as Debra Granik, Adrian Tomine, and Lena Waithe in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. Additionally, the Alfred P. Sloan Jury, which deliberated ahead of the festival, has chosen Sam and Andy Zuchero’s film “Love Me” as the winner of … Read more

Exciting Changes Ahead: Police Jury to Choose New President and Swear in Members on Monday!

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RUSTON, La. – The Police Jury in Ruston, Louisiana will hold a special meeting today to elect a new president and swear in newly elected members. This meeting marks an important moment in the local government’s leadership transition. The position of president is a significant one, responsible for overseeing the Police Jury and presiding over its meetings. The current president, John Doe, has served in the role for the past four years but did not seek re-election. As a result, the jury must now elect a new leader to fill his shoes. The role of … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Class-Action Status to Lawsuit Accusing USAA Insurance of Discrimination Against Enlisted Service Members

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge in San Diego has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing USAA insurance of discriminatory pricing practices. The lawsuit, filed by two enlisted service members, alleges that USAA steered them into more expensive policies compared to those offered to officers. The judge’s ruling means that the case will proceed as a class-action, potentially impacting up to 200,000 policyholders in California who could be members of the represented class. The two enlisted plaintiffs, Eileen-Gayle Coleman, a Marine Corps radio operator, and Robert Castro, an Army culinary specialist, claim that … Read more