Lawsuits
Oakland Police Chief Alleges She Was Fired For Exposing Corruption
The lawsuit alleges that the Oakland Police Commission abused, interfered with and sought special treatment from police.
Modern-Day 'Poll Tax' Amendment In Florida Faces Court Battle Before Electi
The case outcome could affect up to 800,000 potential voters in a state that Trump only won by 113,000 votes in 2016.
Facebook Sued in Washington State Twice in Two Years Over Political Ads
Although Facebook reportedly pledged to stop selling political ads in Washington, the state attorney general says it has sold over half a million dollars in such ads since November 2018.
Texas Is Investigating Facebook for Harvesting Biometric Data from Users
The investigation comes as Facebook is trying to settle a case accusing the social network of illegally capturing users' facial data.
Freedom Foundation Sues Oregon Over Expanding Face Mask Requirements
The lawsuit represents three Oregonians whose "medical conditions, past psychological trauma or strong political beliefs" make them opposed to mask wearing.
Judge Refuses Request for More Discovery Time in Hillary Clinton Email Case
A federal judge halted conservative group Judicial Watch's attempt to force the State Department to continue searching for records in their years-long lawsuit over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails.
Georgia Governor Sues Atlanta Mayor, City Council for Requiring Face Masks
On June 16, Kemp issued an executive order that explicitly banned local officials from requiring masks to be worn in public.
Harvey Weinstein Victims Receive $18.9 Million Settlement For Abuse
Lawyers disagree about whether the settlement marks a victory or a betrayal for survivors of his sexual misconduct.
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ACLU Sues Indiana Police to Stop Tear Gas Use After Win in Washington State
The ACLU's case also claims that on June 14, Fort Wayne police officers dragged protesters out of private businesses where they had sought shelter from the gas and other police weapons.
Lawsuit Seeks Mandatory Face Masks at Tulsa Trump Rally
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday seeking to force the "mandatory use of face masks and social distancing rules for all guests and employees" at President Donald Trump's campaign rally set to take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday.
Texas Dems Ask Supreme Court To Lift Ban on Mail-In Ballot Requirements
The state attorney general said he'll prosecute residents who request mail-in ballots over fears of COVID-19, but state Democrats consider the current voting state laws unconstitutional.
Devin Nunes' Attorney Says He Cannot Find Out the Identity of Twitter Cow
Nunes said the "cow" conspired to damage his re-election chances. However, he has reached a legal "dead end" in his quest to unmask the bovine.
Seattle Sued for 'Unnecessary' Police Violence in Racial Justice Protests
In particular, the lawsuit takes issue over the use of tear gas, a chemical agent that has been banned in most war zones.
DOJ Files Statement of Interest In Case Against Gov. Whitmer's Lockdown
The case, brought by seven stateside businesses against the Democratic governor, is just one of several cases challenging her power to issue public health orders.
U.S. Education Department Threatens Connecticut Over Trans Athlete Policy
Connecticut is one of 18 states that allows trans athletes to compete without restrictions alongside other members of their shared gender identity.
Michigan Court Orders Defiant Barber Shop to Close: 'Imminent Threat'
The barbershop owner said that the governor's executive order targeted his free speech and violated his right to equal treatment under the law.
23 States Sue Trump Administration For Weakening Auto Emission Regulations
The lawsuit alleges that the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient Vehicle rule is based on faulty science opposed by the EPA's own staff.
Judge Throws Out Fox News Coronavirus Lawsuit on First Amendment Grounds
The lawsuit said FOX News "knowingly disseminated false information" on COVID-19 that hampered "implementation of effective mitigation and countermeasures against the virus."
Woman Sues Police After Officers Allegedly Stomp Her Pregnant Stomach
Police allegedly yanked the woman from the car, "taunted her, piled on top of her and stomped on her stomach leaving a shoe mark," according to the court filing.
McDonald's Workers Sue Alleging Managers Won't Let Them Socially Distance
The employees say that managers haven't provided personal protective equipment or notification when a coworker fell ill to the ongoing epidemic.
Restaurant Owner Who Vowed to Defy Lockdown Says His Lawyers Won't Let Him
"We are taking a stand to fight for our rights to earn a living, to fight for our employees and their families and to fight for ALL MN SMALL BUSINESSES!" the restaurant's GoFundMe page proclaims.
Montana Rep. Proposes Bill to Protect Meatpacking Plants From Liability
"Meat processing facilities must have the ability to safely fulfill the federal government's reopening mandate with fear of frivolous litigation that will cripple their operations," Hartzler said.
Judge denies injunction calling Uber drivers employees, granting sick leave
Workers say Uber treats them like contract laborers to avoid paying minimum wage and overtime, reimbursing business expenses and providing other employee benefits like paid leave.
Hulu Accused of Throttling Bandwidth in New Lawsuit as Viewing Numbers Rise
Although more people are watching streaming TV than ever, some Hulu users say the service is forcing them to use an application that sells their data.
Judge Will Toss Devin Nunes' Defamation Case If Nunes Isn't More Specific
The lawsuit involves a September 30, 2018 Esquire article entitled "Devin Nunes's Family Farm Is Hiding a Politically Explosive Secret."
McConnell Calls for Coronavirus Legal Protections for Schools That Reopen
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said legislation protecting schools from being sued is needed so children can resume classes.
Michigan GOP Congressman Sues Governor Whitmer for Coronavirus Handling
In the lawsuit, Republican Congressman Paul Mitchell claims that Whitmer's handling of the coronavirus pandemic violated both the state and national constitutions.
UM Admits Doctor Sexually Abused Students But Victims' Lawsuits Invalid
The University said Friday that lawsuits filed by victims of Dr. Anderson "are barred by the three-year statute of limitations."
60 Percent of ICE Detainees Tested Have Coronavirus
Only 1.38 percent of all ICE detainees have been tested for coronavirus out of a total nationwide population of 30,307 detainees, according to information released Tuesday.

