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Landmark Jury Verdict: University of California Ordered to Pay $7.2 Million for Wrongful Termination of African American Police Officer

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San Francisco, California – A jury has awarded a $7.2 million verdict against the University of California over the termination of a Black police officer. The officer, who served with the university for seven years, claimed that his firing was a result of racial discrimination. The officer, whose identity is being kept confidential, alleged that he faced a hostile work environment due to his race. He claimed that he had been treated unfairly and had experienced racial slurs and derogatory comments from colleagues and superiors. In addition, he said that he was subjected to differential … Read more

Four Prestigious Universities Settle Price-Fixing Lawsuit, Agreeing to Pay $166 Million

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Chicago, Illinois – Four prestigious universities have reached a settlement in a federal class-action lawsuit accusing them of colluding to manipulate the amount of financial aid offered to students. Dartmouth College, Rice University, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt Universities will collectively pay $166 million to resolve the claims against them, according to a court filing on Friday. As part of the settlement, Dartmouth and Rice will each pay $33.75 million, while Vanderbilt will pay $55 million and Northwestern has offered $43.5 million. This brings the total settlement reached so far to $284 million, which will be … Read more

Major Ghost Gun Manufacturer Agrees to Cease Sales in Maryland and Pay $1.2 Million Settlement

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Baltimore, Maryland has successfully reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the largest maker of “ghost gun” parts, Polymer80. The company has agreed to stop selling their products in Maryland and pay $1.2 million to the city. This victory follows similar successes in D.C. and Los Angeles, where lawsuits have been used to keep ghost guns off the streets. As part of the settlement, Polymer80 is also required to submit regular compliance reports. Federal authorities have identified Polymer80, based in Dayton, Nev., as the leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts, responsible for more than 88 … Read more

Missouri Chief Justice Calls for Urgent Increase in Juror Pay: State Representative Rudy Veit Supports Proposal

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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – The chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court is calling for an increase in juror pay, citing embarrassment among judges in the state when disclosing the current rate. Chief Justice Mary Russell made the plea during the 2024 State of the Judiciary address held in Jefferson City. She emphasized that Missouri’s statutory minimum for juror pay has remained unchanged since 1989, at just $6 per day plus seven cents per mile for travel expenses. State Representative Rudy Veit, the vice chair of the Missouri House Judiciary Committee, is backing the chief … Read more