Rights

Disability Rights Group Challenges Nassau’s Controversial Mask Ban in Court, Citing Unconstitutional Discrimination

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Nassau County, NY — A notable disability rights group has initiated legal action aimed at overturning a controversial mask ban in Nassau County. Advocates argue that the prohibition, which disallows the use of face coverings in public with limited exceptions, infringes upon the constitutional rights of disabled individuals who rely on masks for health protection. Filed by Disability Rights New York, the class action lawsuit challenges the county’s Mask Transparency Act, calling for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to halt its enforcement. This legal move underscores the mounting tensions and concerns surrounding … Read more

NBA Seeks to Dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery Lawsuit Over Media Rights Deal with Amazon Amid Breakup of Long-standing Turner Partnership

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NEW YORK — The NBA has formally requested the New York Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the media giant’s subsidiary, Turner Broadcasting System, did not meet the conditions necessary to match a competitive bid for league broadcasting rights. This legal conflict has emerged weeks after the NBA inked a substantial $76 billion media deal with Amazon Prime Video, Disney, and NBC, possibly ending its long-standing broadcast partnership with Turner that started in 1984. In a 28-page court document submitted on a recent Friday, along with supplementary filings, the … Read more

Jury’s $150,000 ‘Nominal’ Damages Verdict Overturned in Civil Rights Lawsuit

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Boston, MA — A notable civil rights case recently culminated in a U.S. District Court decision that a jury’s sizable award of $150,000 in “nominal” damages was inappropriate, leading the judge to reduce the amount to just one dollar. This verdict has sparked a detailed examination of what constitutes nominal damages within the legal framework. The controversy began with Diane Lawless’s lawsuit against the town of Freetown. Lawless, previously appointed as the town’s treasurer in June 2013, alleged wrongful termination and violations of her procedural due process rights under §1983 after her dismissal in June … Read more

Teen Sues Detroit Judge for Civil Rights Violations After Being Handcuffed for Falling Asleep in Court

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DETROIT – A federal lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by a 15-year-old girl and her mother against 36th District Judge Kenneth King following an incident wherein the judge ordered the teenager to be detained for falling asleep during a court field trip. The lawsuit accuses Judge King of violating the civil rights of the teenager, Eva Goodman, by acting beyond his judicial authority during the incident. The controversy began when Goodman, who is currently without a permanent home, attended a court session organized as a … Read more