Supervision

Google Clashes with Consumer Watchdog: Alleges Overreach in Payment Supervision Case

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Washington, D.C. — In a contentious move, Alphabet Inc.’s Google Payment has found itself under the stringent oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), escalating tensions between the tech giant and the regulatory body. The CFPB, asserting its powers, declared that it possesses “reasonable cause” to scrutinize Google Payment, citing potential risks to consumer rights and security, which has swiftly triggered a lawsuit from Google challenging the assertion of regulatory overreach. Alphabet, the parent company of Google which is listed under the NASDAQ symbols GOOG and GOOGL, has been rapidly expanding its foray into … Read more

Jury Awards $2.27 Million to Family in Fatal Capitol Police Shooting, Criticizes State Training and Supervision

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Honolulu, Hawaii — In a significant legal ruling on Friday, a jury determined that the state of Hawaii failed to adequately train and supervise a former deputy sheriff, resulting in the 2019 fatal shooting of a homeless man on the grounds of the state Capitol. The family of the slain man, Delmar Espejo, was awarded $2.27 million in damages after a civil trial that cast a renewed spotlight on the state’s law enforcement practices. Gregory Bergman, the ex-deputy in question and now a San Diego police officer, was involved in the incident that led to … Read more

Family Sues Cumberland County Jail After Man’s Fatal Overdose, Alleges Neglect in Medical Care and Supervision

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PORTLAND, Maine — A lawsuit has been filed by the family of a man who died from a fentanyl overdose while detained at Cumberland County Jail, alleging wrongful death due to negligence by the jail’s staff and medical contractors. The suit, lodged in U.S. District Court in Portland, contends that James Mannion of Wells did not receive necessary medical intervention for his withdrawal symptoms, directly contributing to his death in August 2022. Mannion, who had been in custody for seven months on charges including alleged drug possession, succumbed to fentanyl poisoning. The distressing incident was … Read more