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North End Restaurant Owners Sue City Over Alleged Discrimination in Outdoor Dining Policies

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – The ongoing battle over outdoor dining in Boston’s North End has taken a legal turn as 21 restaurant owners and the North End Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the city in federal court this week. According to the lawsuit, the restaurateurs argue that they have faced “unequal, unfair, and discriminatory treatment” from city officials during the past two outdoor dining seasons. The controversy began in 2022 when the city imposed a $7,500 fee on restaurants for operating outdoor dining. The following year, the city completely banned outdoor dining in the … Read more

Parents Sue Landon School Over Alleged Bullying That Led to Teen’s Tragic Death

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Bethesda, Maryland – The family of a 16-year-old student from Landon School in Montgomery County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, alleging that their son’s death in 2022 was the result of bullying. Charlie Schnell’s parents, Dawn and Scott, claim that the school failed to protect their son from bullying and rumors, and neglected to inform them of his vulnerable state. According to the lawsuit, the parents assert that Landon School lacked a written anti-bullying policy during the 2021-2022 school year, which would have required investigations, anonymous reporting, and parental notification. They … Read more

Family of Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Plans to Sue After Tragic Death from Medical Negligence

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Dallas, Texas – Attorneys representing the family of former congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson have alleged medical negligence leading to her “terrible, painful death” and are planning to file a lawsuit. The family sent a pre-suit notice letter to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, notifying them of their intention to sue. According to the attorney’s letter, Johnson underwent back surgery in September 2023 and was then sent to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. The letter alleges that Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, found his mother lying … Read more