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New York City Mayor Files Lawsuit Seeking $708 Million in Costs from Charter Bus Companies for Migrants’ Care

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New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus and transportation companies, seeking to recover the costs associated with caring for over 33,000 migrants who were transported to the city. The lawsuit, announced by Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, alleges that the transportation of migrants without payment for their continued care is a violation of New York’s Social Services Law. The city is seeking to recoup at least $708 million, which is the amount it has spent on emergency shelter and services for migrants in the last 20 months. … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Overturns $223 Million Jury Award in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Related Cancer Case

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The federal appeals court has overturned a $223 million jury award in a case where New Jersey residents claimed they developed cancer from using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, according to reports and a recent ruling. The appellate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey stated that the scientific testimony linking J&J’s products to the cancers was improper and should not have been presented to the jurors. The panel explained that the experts for the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient explanations for the facts or methods supporting their claims. Erik Haas, Worldwide Vice President … Read more

Controversial Climate Change Lawsuit Sparks Debate over $3 Million Expenditure on Mainland Lawyers

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The state of Hawaii is set to allocate more than $3 million to hire mainland lawyers in defense against a climate change lawsuit filed by local children. The Attorney General’s office argues that the outside legal assistance is necessary, but a retired state Supreme Court justice disagrees, calling it a waste of money. Last year, fourteen young individuals teamed up with local and national environmental lawyers to sue the state. In response, the state hired the services of Morgan Lewis and Bockius, a mainland law firm, and is seeking $3.25 million from … Read more

Mother of Slain 6-Year-Old Downey Boy Awarded $30 Million in Landmark Verdict Against LAUSD Employee

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NORWALK, Calif. – A jury in Norwalk has awarded $30 million to the mother of a 6-year-old boy from Downey who died in 2019 after being beaten by a former Los Angeles Unified School District employee. Dayvon Taylor lost his life the day after Christmas while under the care of Martin Brand, a former coach at Normandie Middle School and the child’s godfather. Kenya Taylor, Dayvon’s mother, expressed her grief, stating, “My son didn’t deserve to die at all. He was a happy child.” The tragic incident occurred after Dayvon was taken to the hospital … Read more