Reproductive

Judge Upholds Jury’s Ruling Against Meta for Illegally Intercepting Users’ Reproductive Health Data

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has upheld a jury’s ruling against Meta Platforms, affirming that the tech giant unlawfully intercepted and recorded sensitive reproductive health information from users of the Flo Health period tracker app. The decision comes after a jury found that Meta’s actions violated California’s Invasion of Privacy Act. U.S. District Judge James Donato denied Meta’s request to decertify a class of plaintiffs or to grant a new trial following the jury’s verdict. In his ruling, Donato emphasized that the evidence presented during the trial did not warrant overturning the jury’s unanimous … Read more

Texas Wrongful Death Lawsuit Questions Reproductive Care Protections After Abortion Pill Prescription

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AUSTIN, Texas — A federal lawsuit has been filed against a California physician who prescribed abortion medication to a Texas resident’s girlfriend, raising questions about the implications of reproductive care legislation in states where such laws exist. The case is anticipated to challenge the boundaries of these shield laws, which are designed to protect healthcare providers. The plaintiff alleges that the prescription led to the wrongful death of his girlfriend, asserting that the physician’s actions violated both state laws and medical ethics. This legal action could create a significant precedent in legal interpretations surrounding reproductive … Read more

Beverly Hills Faces New Legal Challenge as Reproductive Health Clinic Claims Civil Rights Violations

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Beverly Hills, California, is at the center of a legal battle following the attempted establishment of a reproductive health care clinic that filed suit against the city for alleged civil rights violations. The DuPont Clinic, PC, which offers a range of services including late-term abortions, initiated the lawsuit on April 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court. This case marks the second time DuPont has brought legal action against Beverly Hills. The clinic had plans to open its doors at 8920 Wilshire Boulevard in October 2023, having signed a lease with landlord Douglas Emmett in September … Read more

Ohio Democrats Push for Legislation to Match State Laws with New Reproductive Rights Amendment

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Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Democrats are ramping up their efforts to secure reproductive rights through proposed legislation that seeks to embed these protections into state law. This move aims to reflect the values outlined in a potential constitutional amendment affirming individuals’ right to make their own reproductive health decisions. The push comes as a direct response to changing national sentiments and legal landscapes surrounding abortion and reproductive rights. Ohio has found itself at the center of these pivotal debates, particularly after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which had previously provided … Read more