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Latina W. Lister v. City of Las Vegas
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Las Vegas, Nevada employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory.
A jury found: (1) an incident was severe or pervasive and objectively and subjectively offensive to a reasonable
person; but that (2) the incident was not motivated by race or gender; (3) the City did not discriminate against Lister in violation of Title VII; and (4) the City di... More... $0 (08-07-2025 - NV)
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Larry Smith v. Wayne County, Michigan, Robert J. Donaldson
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Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theories.
After prosecutors agreed to have his murder conviction thrown
out, Larry Smith sued Wayne County and Robert Donaldson. Smith claims that his conviction
resulted from an elaborate scheme designed by police and prosecutors to elicit false testimony
from jailhouse infor... More... $0 (08-05-2025 - MI)
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Stacey Badon, et al. v. Berry's Reliable Resources, L.L.C. and Rhonda Williams
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New Orleans, Louisiana employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories.
Over the course of four years and through three consolidated cases, individual employees (Plaintiffs-Appellees) sued Defendants for unpaid overtime, minimum wages, final wages, and damages for wrongful termination under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. 20... More... $0 (08-04-2025 - LA)
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Erick Blecher, et al. v. The Holy See, a/k/a The Apostolic See
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New York City, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on negligence theories.
The question presented in this case is whether the discretionary function exclusion from the tortious activity exception of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (“FSIA”) precludes federal courts from exercising jurisdiction over claims against the Holy See concerning child sexual... More... $0 (08-01-2025 - NY)
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Paula Appelton, a/k/a Paula Sweet v. National Union Fire Insurance Company o Pittsburgh, P.A. and AIG Claims, Inc.
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Worcester, Massachusetts insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on bad faith breach of contract theories.
In January 2015, Paula Appleton suffered severe injuries after a pickup truck struck her car from behind. Appleton filed an insurance claim against the driver, whose policy was administered by AIG Claims, Inc. ("AIG"). Over the next four years, Appleton and AIG exchanged ... More... $0 (07-31-2025 - MA)
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John Wesley Williams, Jr. v. Sean Silverman
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Mobile, Alabama civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute.
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In Alabama, a breach of contract occurs when a party fails to fulfill its obligations as specified in a legally binding agreement, without a valid excuse. To establish a breach of contract claim, one must prove the existence of a valid contract, the defendant's breach of that c... More... $1 (07-31-2025 - AL)
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James and Kathey Irons v. Geroge Green
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Huntsville, Alabama personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs on an auto negligence claims.
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Alabama follows a contributory negligence rule in auto accident cases, meaning that if a driver is even 1% at fault for an accident, they cannot recover damages from another party, even if the other party was primarily responsible. This is a strict rule, and unlike many other... More... $1 (07-31-2025 - AL)
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Tyrone Walker v. Deputy Commissioner Joseph Bellnier, et al.
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New York, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a due process violation theory.
This is a case about process. When the Constitution requires process, it is a “bedrock” principle that the process due must be afforded “at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner.” Taylor v. Rodriguez, 238 F.3d 188, 193 (2d Cir. 2001) (quoting Mathews v. Eldridge, 42... More... $0 (07-28-2025 - NY)
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United States of America v. Political Solutions, LLC
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Bakersfield, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violating the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) by receiving a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program
California Lobbying Firm Agrees t... More... $0 (07-24-2025 - CA)
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United States of America v. Mary Francis Chupck Bennett
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Brownsivlle, Texas condemnation lawyers represented the Defendant in in eminent domain case.
Bennett contends that the government exceeded the scope of its easement
when it built the wall, that she therefore owns the wall, and that as a result
she is entitled to just compensation for the value of the wall. Bennett sought
to present expert testimony regarding the value of the w... More... $0 (07-24-2025 - TX)
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John Gardner and Jennifer Gardner v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company
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Seattle, Washington insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.
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In Washington, an insurance company's bad faith breach of contract occurs when it unreasonably denies, delays, or underpays a claim. This can involve failing to investigate a claim properly, providing insufficient reasons for denial, or offering a ... More... $0 (07-19-2025 - WA)
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Terrial Jackson v. KA-3 Associates, LLC, et al.
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Portland, Oregon personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory under the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA), seeking damages for injuries he suffered when the plastic cover of a light fixture fell onto his head. The light fixture was mounted on the ceiling of a shared, exterior hallway outside tenant's apartment. Tenant's theory was that landlord... More... $0 (07-19-2025 - OR)
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Katrina Beran v. VSL North Platte Court, LLC
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Omaha, Nebraska employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a sex discrimination theory.
In March 2019, Beran was hired to work as a certified nursing assistant at Linden Court, a
skilled nursing facility. Linden Court is owned by the defendant, VSL North Platte
Court, LLC, and we will refer to the appellant as Linden Court.
In December 2019... More... $0 (07-17-2025 - NE)
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Jordan Watkins v. Brij Mohan, et al.
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Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represneted the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on deliberate indifference law theory.
While he was in federal custody, plaintiff-appellant Jordan Watkins underwent a hernia repair operation at an outside hospital. He began experiencing severe pain and swelling in his groin. Medical staff at the correctional facility allegedly told Watkins that h... More... $0 (07-16-2025 - IL)
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United States of America v. Delta Airlines, Inc.
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Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Misuse of Pandemic-Relief Funds
Delta Airlines Pays $8.1 Million To Settle Lawsuit Alleging Misuse of Pandemic-Relief Funds<
Delta Airlines, Inc. (“Delta”) paid $8.1 million to... More... $0 (07-16-2025 - GA)
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State of Oklahoma v. Beverly Jean West
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:'
Identity Theft in violation of 21 O.S. 1533.1, which provides:
A. It is unlawful for any person to willfully and with fraudulent intent obtain the name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, place of business or employment, debit, credit or account numbers, driver license number or any ot... More... $0 (07-14-2025 - OK)
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Jacqueline Quattrone and Thoamjs Quattrone v. BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
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Haddonfield, New Jersey personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs on a premises liability negligence claim
In New Jersey, premises liability law holds property owners responsible for injuries occurring on their property due to unsafe conditions. Essentially, owners have a duty to maintain safe premises for lawful visitors and can be held liable if they fail to do so, and this fail... More... $0 (07-10-2025 - NJ)
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Palmela Watkins v. Elwyn, Inc.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a US law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting most private and public employees. Violations of the FLSA can result in significant penalties, including civil mone... More... $0 (07-10-2025 - NJ)
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Jacquelin Houston v. Dollar Tree, Inc.
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Mountainside, New Jersey personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.
New Jersey premises liability law holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property for lawful visitors. If a property owner's negligence leads to injury due to a dangerous condition, they can be held liable for damages. This incl... More... $0 (07-10-2025 - NJ)
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Wendy Carolla and Dino Carolla v. Texas Roadhouse, et al.
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Shresbury, New Jersey personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a premises liability case.
This case was filed in the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MONMOUTH COUNTY, MON L 001450 25, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.
In New Jersey, premises liability law holds property owners and those in control of property responsible for injuries sustained on their pr... More... $0 (07-10-2025 - NJ)
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Claudia Riveron Verdecia v. T-T Contracting, LLC, et al.
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Great Falls, Montana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence wrongful death claim.
In Montana, a wrongful death lawsuit in a car accident case can be filed by the deceased's personal representative if the death was caused by another's negligence or wrongful act. This civil action seeks compensation for the surviving family members' losses, such as loss... More... $1 (07-10-2025 - MT)
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Soctt Dimke and Tamara Dimke v. Austin Mutual Insurance Company
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Great Falls, Montana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of contract claim.
In Montana, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance company fails to uphold its contractual obligations and deal fairly with its policyholders. This includes actions like wrongly denying claims, unreasonably delaying payments, failing to investigate properly, or offering lowba... More... $1 (07-08-2025 - MT)
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Joe R. Whatley, Jr. v. Canadian Pacific Railroad Company; Soo Line Railroad Company
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Fargo, North Dakota personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on multiple wrongful death claims.
On June 29, 2013, a Canadian Pacific train carrying crude oil left New Town,
North Dakota, bound for an oil refinery in New Brunswick, Canada. World Fuel
Entities (“WFE”) was the shipper. Canadian Pacific transported the cars as far as
Quebec and then turned them over t... More... $0 (07-08-2025 - )
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Susan Theis v. Flowers Baking Co. of Lenexa, LLC
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Granite City, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence claims.
This case was filed in the Circuit County, Madison County, Illinois, 2025LA168, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.
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In Illinois, a negligence claim requires proving four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Duty refers to the legal obligation a ... More... $0 (07-07-2025 - IL)
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Antonio Lynn Fluker, jr. v. Ally Financial, Inc.
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Detroit, Michigan consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Telephone Consumer Protection Act violation theory.
Antonio Lynn Fluker, Jr. allegee that Ally Financial called his cell phone hundreds of times, without his consent, while seeking to recover on a car loan debt. He also alleges that these calls were made using both a pre-recorded voice and an automatic telephon... More... $0 (07-03-2025 - OH)
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