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Lawsuit Alleges loanDepot Engaged in Deceptive Practices, Pressuring Loan Officers to Manipulate Rates for Profit

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Los Angeles, California – A lawsuit has emerged, accusing loanDepot of coercing loan officers to prioritize higher-rate loans for borrowers in order to secure greater commissions. This practice reportedly underpins allegations of steering in the mortgage lending process. The claims suggest that when loan officers were unable to finalize certain deals, they would reroute borrowers to internal loan consultants, allowing the company to pay less in compensation. However, the lawsuit argues that these transfers were predominantly superficial, with the original loan officer remaining actively involved in the transactions. If the documentation for a transfer cited … Read more

Lawsuit Unveils USDA’s Alleged Deception in Beef Industry Marketing as Environmental Concerns Rise

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WASHINGTON — The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and Earthjustice are taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding the Beef Checkoff program. This federal initiative directs millions into the advertising efforts of the beef industry each year. ALDF submitted its request in January 2025, but the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a USDA agency, did not comply within the mandated 20-business-day timeframe. The lawsuit seeks to obtain crucial information that would clarify the USDA’s involvement in promoting agricultural practices … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Springfield Officer’s Brutal Arrest Highlights City’s Ongoing Use-of-Force Failures

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Springfield, Ore. — A lawsuit filed by a local woman alleges that a police officer used excessive force during a traffic stop, raising concerns about the Springfield Police Department’s accountability following a previous settlement regarding use-of-force incidents. Megan Hanks claims in her lawsuit that Officer Joseph Burke forcefully removed her from her vehicle during a traffic stop on July 1, 2022. She alleges that Burke slammed her head and body against her car multiple times, a response she argues was excessive for what she describes as a minor offense. Hanks was arrested on suspicion of … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Controversial $6 Million Immigrant Detention Deal with El Salvador

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new lawsuit is challenging a controversial agreement between the Trump administration and El Salvador, aimed at detaining migrants in a Salvadoran prison infamous for human rights violations. This legal action is notable for being the first of its kind according to the plaintiffs, who argue that the arrangement lacks a proper legal foundation and transparency. The lawsuit asserts that the U.S. State Department facilitated the contract, which utilizes taxpayer funds totaling $6 million to imprison immigrants. Plaintiffs include a coalition of human rights advocates and legal organizations, such as Robert F. … Read more