Disgraced Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider loses defamation appeal, judges rule ‘Quiet on Set’ did not create false impression Schneider dubbed 'Quiet On Set a 'hit job.' We Got This Covered · Sep 11
16 Former Michigan Hockey Players Sue University Over Alleged Decades-Long Sexual Hazing Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players have filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexualised hazing, abuse and institutional inaction spanning the programme from 1984 to 2001. International Business Times UK · Sep 11
GoFundMe accused of deceptively adding ‘tips’ to donations that go to company and not helping others A recently filed lawsuit against the fundraising site takes issue with the automatic tip added at checkout that is allegedly difficult to opt out of The Independent UK · Sep 10
Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a NY factory Body camera footage of immigration arrests at a snack-food factory in upstate New York offers a rare glimpse inside a workplace immigration raid The Independent UK · Sep 10
Florida sues Netflix over misleading parents over minors’ data collection Lawsuit brought by James Uthmeier, the attorney general, marks latest action by the state against big tech companies The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Victim families say it has ‘taken way too long’ to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for alleged support on 9/11 Terry Strada, whose husband was killed in the attacks, says she remains hopeful for justice as a lawsuit alleging Saudi support for the hijackers moves toward trial The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Ex-hockey players sue University of Michigan over alleged ‘sadistic’ abuse The lawsuit says Red Berenson, who was coach from 1984 to 2017, was aware of the abuse and did not intervene The Independent UK · Sep 10
Clothing company ordered to pay $850K to Buc-ee’s for having a logo that is too similar Born United has been ordered to stop selling the merchandise featuring the Buc-ee’s logo and destroy all of its merchandise depicting the mascot The Independent UK · Sep 10
Principal's Threatening Critics with Defamation Lawsuit Can Be "Conduct Unbecoming" Govern yourself accordingly. Reason · Sep 10
ICE sued by voting rights groups to block agents at the polls: ‘Only meant to scare people and suppress votes’ The Trump administration is illegally raising the specter of federal agents at polling locations to suppress turnout, lawsuit claims The Independent UK · Sep 10
D4vd Sued by Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Family as Parents Call Death Penalty 'Perfect' The parents of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez have sued singer D4vd in Los Angeles, accusing him, his manager, his mother and his security guard of enabling abuse and a brutal killing. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Exclusive: Texas deputy and wife beaten by Waffle House employees in parking space dispute, suit says Exclusive: The merciless stomping resulted in a shattered eye socket, a broken collarbone, and a lawsuit now pending in state court The Independent UK · Sep 10
Black woman’s tooth was knocked out by a Chicago police officer. 1 day after her $280,000 settlement, she receives death threats Police found the officer used excessive force and lied in his report. We Got This Covered · Sep 10
Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled. It’s worse in states, like Texas, with abortion bans. After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019. The Texas Tribune · Sep 10
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 'If It's Not White, It's Not Right': Ihop Manager Who Calls Herself 'Master' Sued Over Racial Abuse of Black Employees Four Black employees have sued IHOP, alleging racist harassment by a former manager in Florida. The lawsuit claims retaliation after complaints, seeking damages for emotional distress and lost wages.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Delhi HC asks CJP co-convenors to remove objectionable posts against BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia The Delhi High Court has ordered CJP leaders to remove objectionable posts targeting Gaurav Bhatia. Justice Gedela stressed responsible expression and verification of information by young individuals. The court issued summons to CJP leaders and its founder Abhijeet Dipke. Bhatia's lawsuit alleges repeated defamatory posts and seeks a permanent injunction.…
The Times of India · Sep 10 US states sue Trump administration, accuse it of ‘illegally’ weakening wildlife law In a significant legal move, twenty US states along with Washington DC have taken action against the Trump administration by filing lawsuits that contest new regulations perceived to undermine protections under the federal Endangered Species Act. These cases, initiated in federal courts around San Francisco, claim the modifications are arbitrary…
France 24 · Sep 10 How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple construction site. One…
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Jersey Shore town sued for letting 11-year-old use police’s drunk driving simulator where he crashed into a crowd Lawsuit says police should’ve known the risk of putting a kid in the driver’s seat wearing impairment goggles
Reason · Sep 9 Appeals Court Grants Immunity to Texas Cops Who Held Handcuffed Woman Face Down in a Fire Ant Hill The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Taylor Rogers didn't show that it was clearly established that it was excessive force to be held down on a pile of fire ants while handcuffed.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Pregnant Amazon workers forced to stand and denied hospital breaks, lawsuit claims A group of former Amazon warehouse employees is suing the company for systemically discriminating against pregnant workers
We Got This Covered · Sep 9 Lawsuit filed against Amazon, company accused of allegedly firing pregnant workers, denying employees chairs and bathroom breaks "Violates the law at every turn."
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 Pregnant Amazon Worker Was Fired Five Days After Being Wheeled Out of Warehouse and Hospitalised, Lawsuit Amazon faces a nationwide class-action lawsuit over discrimination against pregnant warehouse workers, alleging denied accommodations and unfair dismissals, raising concerns about workers' rights.
The Conversation · Sep 9 Pennsylvania is suing TikTok over ‘addictive’ features – but that’s messier than it sounds Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a civil lawsuit against TikTok on Aug. 11, 2026, filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and accusing the social media platform of violating state consumer protection laws in ways that harm youth.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her only home for $75,000. The Los Angeles house became her final residence and narrowly escaped demolition decades later Marilyn Monroe's cherished Brentwood residence, threatened with demolition, garnered significant attention from fans and historians advocating for its preservation. The Los Angeles City Council recognized its historic value by designating it as a monument. Despite challenges from new owners, a judge dismissed their lawsuit, ensuring that the iconic house where…