Federal lawsuit
Coverage of Federal lawsuit in the Nexus archive.
- Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium
A Dallas millionaire, Kyle Bass, filed a federal lawsuit to lift a moratorium on East Texas water rights. The case highlights a legal battle over water resource management in the region.
- Evanston woman dies after police encounter that sparked federal lawsuit: attorney
An Evanston woman who had been in a coma since an encounter with Evanston police in January has died, according to her family's attorney. The incident led to a federal lawsuit.
- Asian supermarket chain 99 Ranch Market paid Chinese staff more than other workers, feds say
99 Ranch Market is accused of paying non-Chinese employees less money and scheduling them for fewer hours, according to a federal lawsuit. The allegations claim the supermarket chain paid Chinese staff more than other workers.
- AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise fuel prices. The case alleges that the AI technology facilitated price manipulation in the state.
- AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A federal lawsuit alleges that California gas station operators used AI-powered software to collude and illegally raise fuel prices. The case claims the technology enabled anti-competitive behavior among station owners.
- Colorado gun rights group files federal lawsuit over firearm records law
A Colorado gun rights organization has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new state law that expands government access to firearm purchase records. The lawsuit argues against increased government access to these records.
- Settlement agreements between charter school network and employees reveal allegations of retaliation, discrimination and sexual misconduct
A former teacher and coach at Collegiate Baton Rouge filed a federal lawsuit alleging retaliation and discrimination after reporting sexual harassment by an administrator. The administrator was investigated and removed from a leadership role but later returned to a human resources position within the charter school network. The school denied direct links between the harassment investigation and the administrator's role changes.
- Chirayu Rana makes dramatic gambit to drop JPMorgan sex slave lawsuit — in search of friendlier territory
Chirayu Rana is discontinuing his New York state court lawsuit against JPMorgan to pursue a comprehensive federal lawsuit. The case involves allegations related to a 'sex slave' claim.
- Cannabis companies hid health issues from consumers: Federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit alleges that cannabis companies in 13 states concealed health issues related to their products. Consumers claim the companies deceptively marketed their offerings without disclosing these concerns.
- NY-based Accenture worker alleges he was axed because of his dreadlocks
An NY-based Accenture worker alleges he was terminated due to his dreadlocks and filed a federal lawsuit claiming his fortunes dimmed after growing them.
- Bipartisan group of former judges asks court to investigate Trump’s IRS deal
A bipartisan group of former federal judges has petitioned a federal court to reopen President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, alleging the administration bypassed judicial oversight by negotiating a settlement and establishing a $1.776 billion fund for individuals claiming government wrongdoing.
- Longtime US Rep. Cohen announces he won’t run in Tennessee’s gerrymandered districts, ends campaign
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen announced he will not run in any of Tennessee's three gerrymandered districts containing parts of Memphis after the state's Republican supermajority passed a redrawn congressional map. Cohen, a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit challenging the new map, stated the districts were drawn to weaken his electoral chances and expressed difficulty in representing the fragmented districts.
- Avoiding a possible contempt ruling, L.A. agrees to increase homeless beds
The city of Los Angeles has reached an agreement to increase homeless beds, avoiding a possible contempt ruling in a federal lawsuit over homelessness. This agreement aims to address the ongoing issue of homelessness in the city. The move is part of a broader effort to find solutions to the problem.
- Family of US man who died after officer shoved knee into back sues police
Charles Adair died after a Kansas sheriff’s deputy shoved his knee into the cuffed man’s back for over a minute, leading to a second-degree murder charge against the officer. Adair’s family filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit and is demanding the public release of video footage of the incident.