‘Matlock’ Writer Files Lawsuit Against CBS and Showrunner Jennie Snyder Over Claims of Racism and Sexual Harassment
Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Matlock Writer Against CBS Over Racial Comments Former screenwriter John Lowe, alongside executive producers Nikki Lena and Jeffrey Lieber, has initiated legal action against showrunner Jenny Snyder. The lawsuit alleges that Lowe and other Black employees faced a “hostile work environment” during their time on the show. Lowe, who contributed to Matlock […]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against New York over Alleged Secret Agreement in $10 Billion Medicaid Program
Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against New York Health Officials On Tuesday, the Department of Justice initiated legal action against New York state health officials and Public Partnership LLC, a company responsible for managing the state’s extensive home health program, alleging misconduct in the awarding and management of this program. The lawsuit identifies the New […]
Assisted Suicide Law in Illinois Exploits People with Disabilities, Lawsuit Claims
A recent legislative measure is facing criticism for potentially facilitating assisted suicide for individuals with disabilities. A doctor, two disabled individuals, and several advocacy organizations have initiated a lawsuit against Illinois’ new assisted suicide law, known as the End-of-Life Options Act (EOLA). Reports suggest that this act does not provide adequate safeguards against discrimination by […]
Reseda father files lawsuit following the drowning of his children by Liliana Carrillo
A father whose three young children were drowned by their mother is urging a California judge to compel a psychologist to release records that might clarify the woman’s mental health before the tragic event. Eric Denton, whose children — Joanna, Terry, and Sierra — were killed by Liliana Carrillo in April 2021, filed a request […]
Judge Appointed by Biden Dismisses Lawsuit from Former Yosemite Ranger Who is Transgender
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of Fired Ranger Over Transgender Flag Incident A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit of a former park ranger who was let go for assisting in the raising of a large transgender pride flag on Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan rock formation. Shannon Joslyn, a park ranger identifying as non-binary, lost their […]
Florida files a lawsuit against TikTok claiming the app breaches state laws on child safety.
Florida officials have launched a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of misleading parents regarding the content that its algorithms display and violating the state’s child protection laws online. This legal action, which was initiated in state court in St. Lucie County, claims that TikTok allows kids under 14 to create accounts, contrary to Florida […]
Government files lawsuit against Hochul officials, alleging large-scale fraud in overhaul of New York’s $11 billion Medicaid program
DOJ Sues New York Over Medicaid Program Mismanagement The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration, claiming that select companies improperly diverted millions of taxpayer dollars through manipulated bids in the $11 billion Medicaid home health program. The lawsuit names State Health Commissioner James MacDonald and Medicaid Director Amir […]
CoStar, the parent company of Homes.com, files a brief claiming Zillow is being hypocritical regarding pre-market listings in the MLS lawsuit.
CoStar Group Challenges Zillow in Court CoStar Group, which runs Homes.com, has submitted a legal brief in the case of Zillow Group, Inc. vs. Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. They have accused Zillow of limiting access to its own pre-market listings while expecting competitors to provide open access to their listings. In May, Zillow and […]
Torrance and Wilmington refineries are described as ‘dangerous threats’: lawsuit
Torrance Refinery Action Alliance Sues Over Chemical Leak This month, the Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA) took legal action against two refineries in Southern California following a significant chemical leak in Garden Grove that led to the evacuation of nearly 50,000 residents. The lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, targets the Torrance […]
Visitor files lawsuit after sustaining ‘serious’ injuries while eating a McMuffin at a McDonald’s in NYC
Texas Woman Sues McDonald’s Over Injuries from Breakfast Sandwich A woman from Texas is taking legal action against McDonald’s after suffering serious injuries from an egg-filled sausage McMuffin purchased at a Midtown Manhattan location. Yvette Hines filed her lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court on May 26. She alleges that the breakfast sandwich she received was […]