Setback

Funding Withdrawn Amidst Controversy: Nonprofit Advocate for Syringe Services Faces Setback

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BOLIVAR, Pennsylvania – Kim Botteicher, the executive director of a nonprofit service provider in Westmoreland County, is advocating for a change in Pennsylvania laws to allow syringe services. Botteicher’s organization recently lost $150,000 in opioid settlement funding from county officials after she went public with her support for syringe services. Despite the loss of funding, Botteicher remains committed to her work in addiction and recovery, and she believes that expanding syringe services is crucial. However, Pennsylvania’s drug paraphernalia law poses a challenge, as it makes it difficult for opioid settlement money to directly support syringe … Read more

Candiace Dillard Bassett Celebrates Triumph as Co-Star’s Husband Faces Legal Setback

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ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Candiace Dillard Bassett, star of reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has achieved a legal victory in her ongoing legal battle against co-star Monique Samuels’ husband, Chris Samuels. The case stems from a physical altercation that occurred between Candiace and Monique during a filming of the show. On Friday, a judge ruled that Candiace’s lawsuit against Chris can proceed, despite his attempt to have it dismissed. The incident in question took place last year at a winery in Loudoun County, Virginia, where the cast was filming an episode. According to … Read more

Delaware Climate Change Lawsuit Against Big Oil Faces Major Setback as State Court Partially Dismisses Claims

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Wilmington, Delaware – A lawsuit filed by the government of Delaware against major fossil fuel companies over their greenhouse gas emissions and impact on global warming has been partially dismissed by a top state court. Judge Mary Johnston of the Delaware Superior Court ruled that the state’s claims for damages related to out-of-state or global greenhouse gas emissions and interstate pollution are preempted by the federal Clean Air Act and fall beyond the limits of state statute. Although other claims can still be pursued, the ruling significantly weakens the case. The lawsuit, which dates back … Read more

Patrick Reed Faces Financial Setback as Lawsuit Crumbles: Must Pay Defendants’ Costs

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Professional golfer Patrick Reed has been ordered to pay legal costs to defendants in a dismissed lawsuit, a ruling that marks the latest development in an ongoing legal battle. Reed, known for his controversial image in the golfing world, had filed a lawsuit against a number of critics who accused him of cheating during a tournament in 2019. The defendants, including golf commentator Brandel Chamblee and PGA Tour analyst Rory McIlroy, were alleged to have made defamatory statements about Reed’s conduct. However, the lawsuit was recently dismissed by a judge in New … Read more