The American Bar Association filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday, claiming the department illegally terminated federal grants designated for survivors of domestic violence in retaliation […]
‘Larger Evidentiary Mosaic:’ 7th Circ. Revives Smoothie Slip-And-Fall Suit Against Costco
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit revived a slip-and-fall suit against Costco, concluding questions of fact remain regarding whether the corporation had enough notice to […]
Judge Allows UIM Suit to Move Forward Against Turo’s Insurer, Finding ‘Material Change’ in Policies
A federal judge in Illinois denied an insurance company’s motion to dismiss a Turo driver’s attempts to recover $1 million in underinsured motorist coverage, concluding that the plaintiff […]
State High Court Reinstates Boston University’s Suit Over Faulty Athletic Field Design
A New York-based engineering firm is still on the hook for a negligence claim over an allegedly faulty athletic field design at Boston University because the action was […]
Instacart ‘Shoppers’ Bring Biometric Privacy Suit Over Facial-Scanning Data
Maplebear, doing business as Instacart, was hit with a biometric privacy class action accusing the company of collecting facial scans for identity verification without obtaining written consent or […]
Smith & Wesson to Face Civil Suit Over M&P Rifle Used in Parade Mass Shooting, Judge Rules
The victims of a 2022 mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade can proceed with negligence claims against Smith & Wesson and other gun retailers and distributors, […]
Federal Judge Keeps Religious Exemption Suit Against DLA Piper’s Vaccination Requirement
DLA Piper must face claims that it failed to accommodate a former employee’s religious exemption request against the firm’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement, a federal judge ruled this week. […]
Logistics Company Can’t Shake Suit Over AI-Powered Driving Monitoring Software, Judge Says
A federal judge in Illinois recently sided with a truck driver, clearing the way for discovery to be exchanged in a biometric privacy suit over an employer’s use […]
Ford Faces Another Suit Over Allegedly Defective 12-Volt Batteries
A Ford Motor Co. recall is causing more headaches for the company as the automobile manufacturer was hit with another class-action lawsuit last week alleging the company’s defective […]
Marshall Dennehey Faces Sexual Harassment Suit From Former Shareholder
A former shareholder at Marshall Dennehey is suing the firm over sexual harassment and retaliation claims in Ohio state court. The 22-page complaint, filed in the Cuyahoga County […]