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Federal Judge Upholds Iowa’s Gender Identity Restrictions for Young Students, Allows Non-Mandatory Programs and Clubs

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has ruled that Iowa may continue its restrictions on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation for students in kindergarten through the sixth grade, while also mandating that schools allow nonmandatory programs on these subjects. This ruling comes from U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher, who delivered a mixed verdict late Thursday in a case brought by LGBTQ advocacy groups, teachers, and students. In a previous ruling from March, Judge Locher had temporarily blocked another controversial element of the law, which sought to ban school libraries from offering books … Read more

Jury Orders Insurance Giant to Pay $145 Million After Neglecting Young Colorado Worker’s Claim

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Denver, Colorado — A jury in Denver District Court has ordered an insurance company to pay $145 million to a young man left severely disabled after being denied timely workers’ compensation. Fermin Salguero-Quijada, a 22-year-old former painter, suffered catastrophic injuries from a workplace accident that went uncompensated for years. The case stemmed from a 2021 incident where Salguero-Quijada fell over 15 feet while painting in Salt Lake City, resulting in profound brain injuries and immobility. Initially taken to University of Utah Hospital, he received immediate life-saving treatment for his brain hemorrhages. Plans to transfer him … Read more

Piedmont Family Seeks Justice and Answers in Tragic Cybertruck Crash That Claimed Young Lives

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Piedmont, Calif. – In the quiet town of Piedmont, a family is grappling with unimaginable loss and seeking answers following a tragic incident that claimed the life of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara and two of her friends. As they navigate their grief, Carl and Noelle Tsukahara remember their daughter as a selfless, loving individual cherished by all who knew her. Five months have passed since the tragic car accident during Thanksgiving break, which also injured one other. The accident occurred when the Cybertruck, carrying the young college sophomores, crashed into a retaining wall and a tree, … Read more

Iowa Court Excludes State From Lawsuit After Tragic Ride Accident Claims Young Boy’s Life

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Altoona, Iowa — In a recent legal decision, state park inspectors have been cleared of any liability in a tragic incident that led to the death of an 11-year-old boy at Adventureland amusement park in 2021. The young victim, identified as Michael Jaramillo, lost his life when the raft he was sharing with his family capsized on the Raging River ride. The accident also resulted in injuries to his brother and father. The rafting attraction has remained closed following the mishap. In the wake of the tragedy, the Jaramillo family initiated legal action not only … Read more