Jury Sides with Former Employee over Religious Exemption to Vaccine Mandate, Awards Over $600,000 in Damages

Chattanooga, Tennessee — A Chattanooga-based health insurance company, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, has been ordered to pay $687,000 to a former employee who was dismissed for not complying with the company’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. A federal jury concluded after a three-day trial that the company failed to reasonably accommodate Tanja Benton’s religious beliefs. Benton, a biostatistical research scientist, predominantly worked from home and maintained her work responsibilities did not necessitate physical interaction, which she argued made her physical vaccination unnecessary. She held the position for over six years before her termination in November 2021. Benton’s … Read more

Appeals-Court Judges Engage in In-Depth Discussion on Texas Immigration Law, Leaving Both Sides Questioning the Outcome

EL PASO, Texas – Appeals-court judges in Texas expressed skepticism towards both sides of a legal dispute over the state’s immigration law. The state is appealing a lower court ruling that blocked a law penalizing cities and counties that don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. During a hearing on Wednesday, the judges questioned whether the law properly balances federal immigration enforcement and the rights of local governments. They appeared to be struggling with finding a clear resolution to the complex issue at hand. The Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4, allows police officers to … Read more

Judge sides with Texans owner in legal battle, dismissal motion to be pursued by lawyer

HOUSTON, TEXAS – A judge has ruled in favor of the owner of the Houston Texans, clearing the way for his legal team to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit against him. This development comes after a former team security coordinator accused the owner of firing him for reporting a sexual assault claim by a member of the team’s coaching staff. The judge’s ruling could potentially bring an end to the lawsuit that has been ongoing for several months. The security coordinator alleges that the owner terminated his employment due to his involvement in the … Read more

Landmark Ruling: California Judge Sides with Citizens in Groundbreaking Psychedelic Tea Legal Battle

LOS ANGELES, CA – A California judge has ruled against the federal government in a case involving a type of psychedelic tea. The decision is seen as a blow to the government’s efforts to restrict the use of psychedelic substances. The case centered around a tea known as Ayahuasca, which is made from plants found in South America. Ayahuasca contains a compound called DMT, which has hallucinogenic effects. It has been used for centuries by indigenous communities in religious and healing ceremonies. The federal government argued that Ayahuasca should be classified as a Schedule I … Read more