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Apr 03 2024
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Minneapolis reaches settlement with George Floyd witness who alleged emotional distress
A Minneapolis man who alleged “emotional distress” after witnessing the death of George Floyd has reached a settlement with the city, according to court documents. Donald Williams witnessed the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Standing nearby the Cup Foods store when Floyd died, Williams alleges that he was subjected to assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent
Alpha NewsAug 08 2023
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Lawsuit challenges Alabama's 'de facto ban' on freestanding birth centers
The TimesDailyMay 16 2023
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Favre asks court to be removed from civil lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. -- Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to remove him as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money meant to help some of the neediest people in the United States. In papers filed late Monday, Favre's attorneys argue the Mississippi Department of Human Services is making "utterly
ESPN.comAug 06 2023
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Mother who was accused of human trafficking by Southwest files discrimination lawsuit
A white mother who was accused of human trafficking by a Southwest Airlines employee in 2021 has filed a federal lawsuit against the company for "intentionally" discriminating against her and her biracial daughter, according to the complaint. Mary MacCarthy had boarded a Southwest flight to Denver, Colorado, from San Jose, California, in October 2021 with her daughter, who was 10 years old at
"USA Today" ContributorMar 27 2024
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Jury awards family of Black man killed by Detroit police $1.5 million
A federal jury has awarded the family of a Black Detroit man who was shot and killed by Detroit police officers in October 2018 more than $1.5 million in damages after the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Lamont Johnson, 44, was shot and killed by Detroit police officers Tyler Nagy and Raul Martinez in October 2018. Johnson's family filed the wrongful death lawsuit against the City of
Detroit NewsNov 21 2023
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Jim Dolan Claims Adam Silver Can't Be Trusted To Treat Knicks Fairly In Toronto Raptors Confidential Files Lawsuit
The drama is ramping up in the NBA thanks to an apparent disagreement between New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan and commissioner Adam Silver. ESPN reported on Monday that the Knicks had filed a lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors alleging the theft of “thousands of confidential files,” seeking $10 million in damages. That’s unusual enough, but as part of the lawsuit, Dolan and the Knicks also
OutKickAug 04 2023
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Law Forward says new lawsuit will approach legislative maps differently
MADISON (WKOW) -- A lawsuit suing to change Wisconsin's legislative maps claims the maps favor Republicans and are currently not representative of the districts they were designed for. A coalition of law firms and advocacy groups targeting voting rights is asking the state Supreme Court to hear the case, potentially bringing forth a decision by the 2024 election. The lawsuit came one day after
ABC 27 WKOWAug 04 2023
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Parkland shooting reenacted using 139 live bullets as part of lawsuit
Gunfire erupted again at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday as part of a reenactment by ballistics experts of the 2018 massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead. The reenactment took place after a congressional delegation group toured the building, led by Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz and Republican Congressman Mario Diaz Balart, CBS Miami
CBS News (Online)Oct 12 2023
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Ocean Springs property owners file lawsuit against city over Urban Renewal Plan
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Ocean Springs residents and property owners are suing the city over its Urban Renewal Plan, alleging the plan was passed without giving them a chance to defend their property. Thursday, the property owners and the Institute for Justice held a press conference at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, announcing the civil rights lawsuit has been filed. In April, the
WLOX 13Aug 02 2023
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Former Lizzo team members react to lawsuit allegations, share their experiences
After news of a lawsuit against Lizzo, several of her former employees have accused the singer on social media of creating a hostile work environment. Other former members of Lizzo’s touring team are reacting to news of allegations levied against the “Juice” artist by sharing personal accounts of working with the singer. On Tuesday, news broke that three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a
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