$40 Million Lawsuit Claims Racial Bias in Construction of Obama Presidential Center

Chicago, IL – A local construction firm, II in One, has launched a $40 million lawsuit against Thornton Tomasetti, the structural engineering firm overseeing the Obama Presidential Center’s construction, alleging racial discrimination and unfair business practices. The Chicago-based subcontractor, which began providing concrete and rebar services in 2021, claims it was unfairly forced into performing additional, costly work that threatens its financial stability. According to the lawsuit filed last month in federal court, Thornton Tomasetti deviated from usual industry standards set by the American Concrete Institute. This led to what II in One describes as … Read more

Tragic Pedestrian Fatality Strikes Los Angeles: Martin Romero’s Life Lost near La Cienega Boulevard and Obama Boulevard

LOS ANGELES, CA – A tragic incident occurred early Monday morning when Martin Romero lost his life in a pedestrian accident near the intersection of La Cienega Boulevard and Obama Boulevard. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the incident took place at midnight, however, details surrounding the circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. Authorities are launching a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this fatal incident. Eyewitnesses will be interviewed, and surveillance footage from nearby establishments will be reviewed to shed light on what transpired that fateful night. Pedestrian accidents continue to … Read more