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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lawsuit
the business of brokering
Mar. 15, 2024
What Does This Big Settlement About Broker Commissions Mean for New York?
Is it cheaper to buy a house yet?
By
Kim Velsey
operators
Feb. 23, 2024
What Real Estate Does Trump Own in NYC Anyway?
Letitia James says she will seize Trump’s properties if he doesn’t pay his civil fraud penalty. The problem is, he doesn’t own that many.
By
Wilfred Chan
power
Jan. 12, 2024
Lisa Vanderpump Is Being Sued by Former TomTom Bartenders
The former employees claim they experienced “unsafe working conditions” at the bar regularly featured on
Vanderpump Rules
.
By
Emily Leibert
power
Sept. 29, 2023
Lizzo Wants a Judge to Dismiss Dancers’ Lawsuit
The singer “denies each and every allegation” against her.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
and
Andrea González-Ramírez
the myth of trump
Sept. 27, 2023
Trump Doesn’t Own the Most Expensive Apartment That’s Ever Existed in NYC
If a judge’s ruling stands, Trump, who committed fraud by exaggerating the value of his real estate, may even lose control of Trump Tower.
By
Kim Velsey
adoption
Aug. 18, 2023
Michael Oher Doesn’t Have to Be Grateful to the Tuohys
Angela Tucker, a transracial adoptee and mentor, on the impact of
The Blind Side
and the reaction to Oher’s claim that it was based on a lie.
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
hmmm
Aug. 30, 2021
Imagine Suing Your Parents Over Porn
A 43-year-old man who sued his parents after they threw away his extensive porn collection will receive over $30k for his losses.
By
Mia Mercado
#metoo
July 22, 2021
Activision Blizzard Sued by California Over Toxic Workplace Conditions
The reckoning at the gaming-industry giant has been a long time coming.
By
Luke Winkie
celebrity
May 27, 2021
Kim Kardashian Sued by Former Staff Over Work Conditions
Seven former gardening and maintenance workers allege Kardashian was late with pay, didn’t pay overtime, and didn’t allow meal breaks.
By
Mia Mercado
power
Mar. 26, 2021
Jacob Blake Is Suing the Police Officer Who Shot Him
Blake, the Black man who was left paralyzed after being repeatedly shot in the back, is accusing officer Rusten Sheskey of excessive force.
By
Amanda Arnold
fashion
Mar. 5, 2021
Another Ugly Fashion Lawsuit Rears Its Head
Dolce & Gabbana has sued fashion watchdogs Diet Prada for defamation.
By
Andrew Nguyen
fashion
Mar. 3, 2021
What’s This About André Leon Talley Maybe Being Evicted?
What we know about the fashion editor’s ongoing lawsuit.
By
Andrew Nguyen
infrastructure
Dec. 2, 2020
The Man Who Fell Into a Sinkhole of Rats Is Suing
Leonard Shoulders says he suffered serious physical injuries and untold psychological damage from his fall.
By
Hannah Gold
beauty
Nov. 3, 2020
Tati Westbrook Has Been Accused of Fraud
The infamous beauty vlogger is now being sued over beauty vitamins.
By
Hannah Gold
crime
Sept. 8, 2020
The Justice Department Is Reportedly Trying to Shield Trump From a Rape Lawsuit
A court filing asks a judge to “substitute the United States for President Trump as defendant” in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case.
By
Claire Lampen
music
Mar. 5, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion Goes on ESPN to Casually Shade Label Exec Carl Crawford
“I’m not scared to back down and, at the end of the day, I want to be treated how you want me to treat you.”
By
Amanda Gordon
elementary my dear watson
Dec. 4, 2019
Genius Allegedly Caught Google Stealing Its Lyrics With an Ingenious Watermark
Pay close attention to the apostrophes.
By
Charu Sinha
trump administration
Mar. 26, 2019
The Trump DOJ Just Put Killing Obamacare Above the Rule of Law
The Trump DOJ’s quest to kill the ACA by judicial fiat is an expression of contempt for democracy, rule of law, and competent governance.
By
Eric Levitz
criminal justice system
Feb. 4, 2019
Lawsuit Alleges ‘Inhumane’ Conditions in Frigid Brooklyn Jail
The power came back Sunday after inmates in Brooklyn were stuck in the cold and dark for a week.
By
Adam K. Raymond
michael cohen
Jan. 21, 2019
CNBC Left Trump Off 2014 List of Top Businessmen, So Cohen Threatened to Sue
A story that perfectly illustrates Trump’s ego and Cohen’s eagerness to satisfy him.
By
Adam K. Raymond
technology
Jan. 11, 2019
Google Sued for Allegedly Covering Up Sexual Harassment by Former Execs
The shareholders are asking a former Google exec who resigned over sexual misconduct to return $90 million in exit payouts.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
2018 elections
Sept. 11, 2018
Manchin (Literally) Fires Away At Obamacare Repeal in New Ad
The shoe is definitely on the other foot as Republican attacks on preexisting condition coverage are coming back to haunt them.
By
Ed Kilgore
sexual assault
Aug. 10, 2018
Russell Simmons Says Anonymous Rape Accuser Made Allegations ‘for Publicity’
He’s filing a $35,000 lawsuit against her.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
select all
Feb. 22, 2018
Lawsuit Says Google Employee Fired for Speaking Out Against Racism
Google employees are claiming that they have been fired or reprimanded for speaking out against racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination.
By
J. Clara Chan
sexual assault
Sept. 18, 2017
Commentator Says She Was ‘Raped’ by Fox News Host
Scottie Nell Hughes claims the network blacklisted her after she reported alleged sexual assault.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
May 22, 2017
Trump Pulls Back on Threat to Kill Obamacare Subsidies — for Now
But the administration’s actions will mess with the health-care system anyway.
By
Ed Kilgore
select all
Apr. 25, 2017
Former Lyft Drivers Sue Uber for Secretly Tracking Them
The program was allegedly used for years to help lure drivers away from Lyft.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
Mar. 29, 2017
Fox News Sued by Two Black Women for Racial Discrimination
Former payroll workers claim they were subjected to “top-down racial harassment.”
By
Lisa Ryan
Mar. 28, 2017
Trump’s Choice: Openly Sabotaging Obamacare or Letting Government Shut Down
He can stop insurer subsidies and create a health-care crisis, or risk a clash with House conservatives.
By
Ed Kilgore
Mar. 3, 2017
A Woman Is Suing SoulCycle After She Claims She Was Impaled on a Bike
She claims no one could hear her screaming over the music.
By
Lisa Ryan
Dec. 15, 2016
Horrible Texas Rule Requiring Women to Cremate Fetal Remains Temporarily Blocked
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the regulations.
By
Lisa Ryan
Dec. 13, 2016
Activists Just Scored a Major Victory for Abortion Rights in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Supreme Court blocked a law requiring hospital-admitting privileges for abortion doctors.
By
Lisa Ryan
lawsuit
Dec. 9, 2016
Shirley Caesar Takes Legal Action Over the ‘U Name It Challenge’
“Greens, beans, potatoes, tomatoes …”
By
Hunter Harris
Nov. 18, 2016
This Minnesota Mom Is Suing Her Transgender Teen for Seeking Gender Reassignment
She’s challenging a law that lets emancipated minors make their own health decisions.
By
Lisa Ryan
the industry
Oct. 30, 2016
Hot Damn: Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson Sued Yet Again Over ‘Uptown Funk’ Copyright
Call the police and the fireman.
By
Halle Kiefer
select all
Sept. 27, 2016
The Government Is Suing Peter Thiel’s Palantir Technologies for Discrimination
The company has reportedly been preventing the hiring of Asian candidates for years.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
the blurred lines effect
Aug. 30, 2016
‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal Backed by 212 Musicians
Danger Mouse, Jennifer Hudson, Tears for Fears, Hans Zimmer, and R. Kelly all signed the amicus brief.
By
Tolly Wright
workplace discrimination
Aug. 8, 2016
A Jury Found Chipotle Discriminated Against Pregnant Employee
And they’re paying out $550,000 in compensation and damages.
By
Theresa Avila
pokemon go
Aug. 3, 2016
Pokémon Go
Sparks $5 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
“At least five individuals knocked on Plaintiff’s door … and asked for access to Plaintiff’s backyard in order to ‘catch’ the Pokémon.”
By
Julia Edelman
tik tok
Aug. 1, 2016
Kesha Drops Case Against Dr. Luke
Kesha is “focused on getting back to work.”
By
Tolly Wright
law suit
June 8, 2016
This Woman Is Suing SoulCycle
She states that her instructor “called her out,” causing her to pedal faster and injure herself.
By
Hilary Weaver
garbage laws
May 31, 2016
IU Sues Indiana for Restrictive Abortion Law
The university says the new law will prevent imperative fetal research.
By
Hilary Weaver
lawsuit
May 19, 2016
NYU Researcher Says Career Was Ruined By Sexism
“Women don’t belong in science.” Oof.
By
Hilary Weaver
early and often
May 12, 2016
Federal Judge Sides With House Republicans in Obamacare Case
The judge ruled that the Obama administration had no authority to fund a program helping low-income people pay out-of-pocket costs.
By
Jonah Shepp
not your feyonce
Apr. 5, 2016
‘Feyonce’ Knockoffs Are So Not Beyoncé-Approved
The Texas company sells knockoff merchandise bearing her name and song lyrics.
By
Hilary Weaver
Feb. 29, 2016
The First Birther Lawsuit Against Ted Cruz Will Be Heard Tomorrow
How can a Canadian run for president of the United States?
By
Samuel Lieberman
Feb. 23, 2016
Staten Island Hospital to Pay Eric Garner’s Family $1 Million
Paramedics and emergency technicians were suspended at the time.
By
Samuel Lieberman
lawsuit
Jan. 28, 2016
Caitlyn Jenner Settles Lawsuit With the Family of Car-Crash Victim
Jenner’s conduct could not be proven “unreasonable.”
By
Emma Barrie
Lawsuit
Jan. 11, 2016
Customer Gets Fingertip in Applebee’s Salad
The woman who got it is now suing.
By
Clint Rainey
shake it off
Nov. 1, 2015
T. Swift Being Sued For ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics
An R&B musician claims he invented the phrase “Haters gonna hate” and Swift stole it. Um … OK.
By
Greg Cwik
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