Youths

Family of Highland Park Shooting Victim Sues Smith & Wesson, Alleging Irresponsible Marketing to Youths

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Highland Park, IL — The aftermath of a tragic Fourth of July mass shooting last year has led to a legal battle against the gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson by the family of a victim, who argue the company has been irresponsibly marketing their military-style weapons to young people. The lawsuit, initiated in Lake County Court by the relatives of the deceased Eduardo Uvaldo, charges the arms manufacturer with appealing directly to teenagers and young adults. Eduardo Uvaldo was celebrating at a parade in Highland Park when he, along with six others, was fatally shot … Read more

Gov. Josh Green Calls for Additional Funds to Fight Climate Lawsuit: Hawaii Youths Accuse State Department of Violating Constitutional Rights

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The administration of Gov. Josh Green is seeking an additional $2.25 million to combat a climate lawsuit filed by 14 young individuals in Hawaii. The lawsuit accuses the state Department of Transportation of violating their constitutional rights by endangering their present and future well-being. The funds are intended to cover the costs of an external law firm that is already collaborating with the state Attorney General’s Office to represent the department. The case is scheduled to be heard in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court in Honolulu from June 24 through July 12. … Read more