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Wrongful Death Trial Set for 2026 Against Scheels Over Tragic Gun Incident Involving Teen

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MINNEAPOLIS — A trial concerning a wrongful death lawsuit against the Fargo-based retailer Scheels is set to commence in late 2026. Hennepin County District Court Judge Karen A. Janisch has scheduled the proceedings to take place between October 26 and December 4, with the trial expected to span eight days. A pretrial conference is also planned for October 16, 2026, at the Government Center in Minneapolis. The lawsuit emerged following the tragic death of 19-year-old Jordan Markie, who allegedly shot himself with a handgun provided by a Scheels employee inside the company’s Eden Prairie store … Read more

Former CIA Doctor Sues Agency for Wrongful Termination, Claims Political Pressure from Far-Right Activists

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Washington, D.C. — A former top doctor at the CIA has filed a lawsuit against the agency, claiming her termination violated her due process rights and was influenced by political activists. Dr. Terry Adirim, who previously led the CIA’s Center for Global Health Services, argues that her dismissal came shortly after being targeted by far-right critics. Adirim’s background includes a significant role as the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she oversaw the military’s vaccination efforts. Just days into her tenure at the CIA last year, she became the … Read more

Eight Former Employees Sue University of Michigan, Claiming Wrongful Termination for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy

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Eight former employees of the University of Michigan have initiated a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging wrongful termination tied to their participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The suit, which was filed early Thursday, includes claims from one full-time staff member and seven student workers who contend that their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights to free speech and due process were violated. According to the lawsuit, their employment was terminated and they were subsequently barred from future work at the university following a sit-in protest held at the Ruthven building on November 17, 2023. The plaintiffs … Read more

Lawsuit Against Local Club Expands to Include Wrongful Death Claim Amid Allegations of Over-serving and Drugging Patrons

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OMAHA, Neb. — A complex lawsuit against Club 180, alleging wrongful death alongside various other crimes, has expanded with increasing plaintiffs, including one who claims her husband’s death was directly linked to the negligence of the establishment. Originally filed on April 1, this lawsuit also accuses the club of labor law breaches, sex trafficking, theft, and drug trafficking, highlighting a deep-seated culture of illegality purportedly thriving within Club 180 and associated venues. Evan Spencer, the lawyer steering the plaintiffs through this legal battle, emphasized the severity and breadth of the grievances against the club. “In … Read more