United States of America v. Ernesto Gonzalez Campos

Tamps, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds. Ernesto Gonzalez Campos, 36, of Brandon, Florida, had engaged in the ongoing capture, sale and trade of protected migratory songbirds. On at least three occasions in 2020 and 2021, Campos sold and traded indigo buntings, painted buntings, rose-breasted grosbeaks and blue g ... More $0 (12-07-2023 - FL)

United States of America v. Tamara Yvonne Motley

Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with billing Medicare more than $24 million by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment – mostly power wheelchairs (PWC) – and PWC repairs, many of which were never performed. Tamara Yvonne Motley, 55, a.k.a. “Tamara Ogembe,” of Redondo Beach, was sentenced Tuesday by ... More $0 (12-07-2023 - CA)

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Josh Kaul v. State of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant claiming a 1849 Wisconsin law does not apply to consensual abortions. Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski interpreted the law as a ban on abortions from conception to birth, apart from exceptions to save the life of the mother. ... More $0 (12-07-2023 - WI)

Zelma Motley v. Metro Man I, Inc., et al.

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a 29 U.S.C. 621 Job Discrimination (Age) violation theory. On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff Zelma Motley filed a complaint alleging claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“MELCRA”), and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Ac ... More $0 (12-07-2023 - MI)

United States of America v. Demarco Tapplar

Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with selling a postal key that was then used to steal mail from collection boxes. In 2023, individuals in the Cincinnati area sought to steal cash and checks from U.S. Postal Service collection boxes by illegally obtaining the postal keys to the boxes. On Jan. 23, 2023, police recovered a stolen postal key. The next day, ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - OH)

United States of America v. David E. Powell

Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. On October 5, 2021, detectives executed multiple search warrants on residences associated with David Powell, age 67, o ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - OH)

Dwaylon Alexander v. RJH Transportation LLC, et al.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sue the Defendants on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories. ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

Marie Mayerova, et al. v. Eastern Michigan University, et al.

Detroit, Michigan civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants violated Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause by failing to provide sufficient opportunities for women to participate in athletics. This lawsuit was filed following EMU's decision to eliminate four teams; men's wrestling, men's swimming and diving, women's tennis, and women's softball. Plaintiffs seek to r ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

Yaroslav Ilnytskyy v. Equipnet, Inc.

Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory. Plaintiff Yaroslav Ilnytskyy sues Equipnet, Inc., and its subsidiary CSLIQ Corporation for negligence. ECF No. 23. The Honorable Paul D. Borman referred Ilnytskyy's motion for determination of law to the undersigned under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). ECF No. 43; ECF No. 45. ... More $505,831 (12-06-2023 - MI)

Heather McGlone v. Evans Distribution Systems, Inc.

Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Family and Medical Leave Act violation theory. "The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law in the United States that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. Here's a breakdown of the key points: Eligibility: To be eligib ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

United States of America v. Jon Q. Wright v. Cornhole Stop, LLC and Shirley Kowtko

Detroit, Michigan intellectual property lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on copyright infringement theories. ... More $1 (12-06-2023 - MI)

Erich Lionberger v. Township of Huron, et al.

Flint, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.C.C. 1983 theories. The claims made and defenses asserted by the parties are not available. ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

United States of America v. Ryan T. Carruthers

Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding the Small Business Administration and various banks out of approximately $851,000 as part of a pandemic relief fraud scheme. Ryan Carruthers, 42, pleaded guilty in August 2023 to one count of wire fraud before United States District Judge Paul D. Borman. The guilty plea arose out of Carruthers’ participa ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

F.K.M. v. Social Security Administration

Grand Rapids, Michigan social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant seeking review of the denial by HHS of his application for Social Security: SSID Title XVI benefits. "SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is a federal program in the United States that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are either: Aged ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

Lisa Posthumus Lyons v. My Pillow, Inc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on assault, libel and slander theories. On February 22, 2021, U.S. Dominion, Inc., Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., and Dominion Voting Systems Corporation brought claims of defamation and deceptive trade practices against Respondents in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. (Dom ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

United States of America v. Roshell Beaty

Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with COVID-19 pandemic fraud. Roshell Beaty, age 46, of Benton Harbor, Michigan and her family stole $1,036,870 in money intended to help people during the COVID pandemic. During COVID, the federal government provided money to states to distribute to people who could not work. Beaty and her co-defendants stole $749,0 ... More $0 (12-06-2023 - MI)

United States of America v. Ernest X. Taylor, Jr.

New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged withtwo counts of making false statements related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). On March 27, 2020, The CARES Act became effective and established several new temporary programs and expanded others to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these programs, the Paycheck Protection ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

Trudy Richard v. Walmart, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory. "Premises liability is a legal theory that holds property owners or occupiers liable for injuries that occur on their property due to a dangerous condition on the property. In Louisiana, premises liability is governed by Civil Code Article 2315, which states ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

Steven Moulard v. State Farm Insurance Company

Baton Rouge, Louisiana insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance law theory. ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

United States of America v. Norman Antoine LeBlanc

Baton Rouge, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production and attempted production of child pornography. LeNorman Antoine LeBlanc, age 34, of Morganza, Louisiana, produced videos and images of a minor child engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Specifically, LeBlanc secretly recorded videos of a minor in the bathroom and made sexually explicit still shots ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

C. Dugas v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.

Lafayette, Louisiana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

Teddy O'Quinn v. United Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

Lake Charles, Louisiana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

Pineville Hospitality L L C v. . Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co.

Alexandria, Louisiana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff that sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - LA)

Amanda G. Young v. BG Retail, LLC d/b/a Famous Footware

Tyler, Texas civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment) theory. ... More $1 (12-05-2023 - TX)

United States of America v. Isaiah Blaine Ousley

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with carjacking. Isaiah Blaine Ousley, age 19, was accused of carjacking a car in broad daylight in July 2022. 18 USC 924(c)(1)(A)(ii): Carrying, Using, and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence; Forfeiture Allegation: 18 USC 924(d) and 28 USC 2461(c) - Firearms Forfeiture ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - OK)

P.A.H. v. Social Security Administration

Bangor, Maine social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS. ... More $0 (12-05-2023 - ME)

United States of America v. Larry Clyde Daniels

Shreveport, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of controlled substances outside the bounds of professional medical practice. On December 16, 2020, Larry Clyde Daniels, 65, of Keithville, Louisiana, was charged in an 82-count Indictment for violations of Distribution of Controlled Substances—buprenorphine, a Schedule III controlled substance, Kl ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - LA)

United States of America v. Jorge Elias Golarte

Sherman, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking. Jorge Elias Golarte, 54, of Laredo, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana before U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan today. According to information presented in court, Golarte, ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - TX)

United States of America v. Ricardo Middleton, a/k/a "Red "

Portland, Maine criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking and obstruction of a sex trafficking prosecution. Ricardo Middleton, a/k/a "Red," of Boston, targeted a heroin-addicted 25-year-old woman living in South Portland, Maine. He compelled her to engage in commercial sex, using drugs, lies, intimidation, physical violence and rape as means to control her. T ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - ME)

United States of America v. Wilmer Rivera-Hernandez

Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interstate travel with intent to engage in a sex act with a minor. Wilmer Rivera-Hernandez pleaded guilty Aug. 24. and was sentenced to 600 months in federal prison. At the hearing, the court heard additional information including a statement from the victim describing her transformation from a young, innocent girl int ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - TX)

United States of America v. Alexandre Theodore Banta

El Paso, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Registered sex offender Alexandre Theodore Banta, 37, of Roswell, New Mexico, traveled with a juvenile from Roswell to El Paso, Texas in April 2020, engaging in sexual acts in the vehicle along the way. Banta and the juvenile spent between one ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - TX)

Karen Ashley v. Clay County, Texas

Lubbock, Texas employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights employment job discrimination theory. ?A motion to compel arbitration is a legal motion filed in court that requests a judge to order the parties to a dispute to arbitrate their claims rather than litigate them in court. Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process that is typically less ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - TX)

Rita Green v. State Farm Lloyds

Lubbock, Texas insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of an insurance contract. This case was filed in the 110th Judicial District, Floyd County, Texas, 11249, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant. In Texas, an insurance company can be held liable for bad faith breach of an insurance contract if it acts in a manner that is inconsi ... More $1 (12-04-2023 - TX)

Charles Thomas Wesner, Jr. v. Mark Southall, et al.

Dallas, Texas consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Fair Debt Collection Act violation theories. "The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair and deceptive debt collection practices. The law applies to debt collectors who collect debts that are owed to consumers. Debt collectors are companies or individu ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - TX)

Cory Smith v. Graco Fishing & Rental Tools Inc., d/b/a Graco Oilfield Services

Abilene, Texas employment Law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law in the United States that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. Key Provisions of the FL ... More $1 (12-04-2023 - TX)

United States of America v. Johnny Evrick Johnson, Jr.

Amarillo, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Johnny Evrick Johnson, Jr., 30, was indicted in December 2022 and pleaded guilty in June 2023 and pled guilty. Johnson used multiple “trap houses” and Johnson provided several of his coconspirators with firearms to engage in drug trafficking and othe ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - TX)

Natalie Preston v. Baltimore City Police Department

Baltimore, Maryland employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a civil rights discrimination theory under 5 u.S.C. 7703. (a) (1) Any employee or applicant for employment adversely affected or aggrieved by a final order or decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board may obtain judicial review of the order or decision. (2) The Board shall be named respondent in any ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - MD)

Shellie A. Talbott and David W. Talbott v. Brion L McCutcheon, M.D., et al.

Baltimore, Maryland personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on medical malpractice negligence theories. ... More $1 (12-04-2023 - MD)

Kelly Blackmon v. Social Peace Corps

Greenbelt, Maryland civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an Americans with Disabilities Act - Employment Violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 12111. The ADA requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to “qualified individuals,” which may include “job restructuring, part-time or modified work schedules, [and] reassignment to a vacant positio ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - MD)

R.M.T. v. Social Security Administration

Greenbelt, Maryland social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS. ... More $0 (12-04-2023 - MD)