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Former Utah Tech President Sued for Allegedly Leaving Inappropriate Display on Employee’s Porch, Claims of Retaliation Arise

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St. George, Utah — A high-profile lawsuit has emerged involving the former president of Utah Tech University, Richard Williams, who is accused of leaving a lewd Halloween display on an employee’s porch in 2022 and subsequent retaliatory behavior. The civil lawsuit alleges that the incident is part of a larger pattern of inappropriate actions and misuse of authority. The lawsuit stems from an event where Williams, then-president of the university, allegedly left a mannequin with its face covered in blackface on the porch of a Black employee, Rachel Himsworth. Himsworth claims that this act was … Read more

Paramount Sued Over Ad Practices, Amazon Unveils AI Show Recaps, Snapchat Boosts Holiday Shopping Options

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In the swiftly evolving realms of digital entertainment and online retail, major companies are unrolling innovative services to captivate consumers, while also drawing scrutiny over privacy practices. Paramount, a prominent media conglomerate, is grappling with a lawsuit alleging unlawful data sharing, while Amazon introduces a novel AI-driven feature to enhance viewer experience. Meanwhile, Snapchat broadens its commercial footprint with new retail gift card offerings ahead of the holiday season. California resident Victor Cho has initiated a class action lawsuit against Paramount, claiming the company has infringed upon viewer privacy by tracking subscriber viewing histories and … Read more

Iowa Secretary of State Sued Over Ballot Challenges for Naturalized Citizens Alleging Voter Suppression

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate faces a federal lawsuit for instructing election officials to question the eligibility of over 2,000 voters, primarily targeting those who were issued driver’s licenses as legal residents but may not currently hold U.S. citizenship. The legal battle, initiated by the League of United Latin American Citizens alongside four naturalized citizens, puts a spotlight on the challenges and bureaucratic hurdles new U.S. citizens encounter when exercising their voting rights. Among those affected is Orcun Selcuk, a political science professor at Luther College in Decorah, originally from … Read more

Elanco Animal Health Sued Over Alleged Misleading Claims About New Drug Zenrelia’s Safety and Launch Prospects

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San Francisco, Oct. 17, 2024 – A recently filed securities class action lawsuit claims that Elanco Animal Health misled its investors about the regulatory path and safety profile of their new dermatology medication, Zenrelia. The legal action targets both the organization and specific upper-level employees for allegedly providing false or misleading information to investors between November 7, 2023, and June 26, 2024. The lawsuit, registered in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, elaborates that Elanco downplayed the safety concerns associated with Zenrelia, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. Furthermore, the company was overly optimistic about its … Read more