The Biden administration is threatening legal action against Oklahoma over a new law that criminalizes illegal immigration and grants local law enforcement authority to arrest and deport undocumented individuals. The Justice Department contends that the law intrudes on federal jurisdiction over immigration enforcement, and the state is vowing to defend the measure. Similar laws in Iowa and Texas have already been challenged in court by the administration.
Leading U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over a new mandate requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees. The lawsuit, filed by the Airlines for America lobbying group and six major airlines, alleges that the rule is arbitrary and exceeds the department’s authority. The DOT has defended the rule, asserting that it will protect consumers from hidden fees and ensure transparency in airfare pricing.
A state district judge has denied the request of rapper Travis Scott and his touring company to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against them for their role in a deadly 2021 festival that resulted in the deaths of 10 people due to a crowd surge. The judge’s ruling stated that Scott’s team had failed to prove that he was not responsible for safety planning and monitoring for potential hazards at the concert. The lawsuit filed by the family of one of the victims alleges that Scott, also known as Jacques Bermon Webster II, disregarded safety concerns and encouraged unauthorized entry to the sold-out event. The trial for this specific lawsuit is scheduled to commence on May 6, while several other lawsuits related to the incident have been settled.
Real estate developer Sam Mizrahi has filed a lawsuit against Edward Rogers and Constantine Enterprises Inc., alleging obstruction and financial losses in their joint condo projects. The lawsuit seeks $100 million in damages and accuses the defendants of breach of contract, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty. Constantine disputes Mizrahi’s claims, asserting that he agreed to share project losses equally.
Former NRL player Braith Anasta has denounced ex-Bulldog Jackson Topine’s lawsuit against the club, accusing him of making “crazy” claims. Topine alleges he faced “unlawful corporal punishment” for being late to training, but Anasta maintains that such punishments are standard practice. Anasta warns that if every player who faced similar discipline sues their club, the NRL could face a wave of litigation. He also urges the NRL and RLPA to support the Bulldogs, as these actions could potentially damage the game.
Peguis First Nation, Manitoba’s largest First Nation, has filed a $1 billion flood-damages lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments, as well as two municipalities located upstream. The lawsuit seeks compensation for financial losses and other damages that occurred during a series of floods along the Fisher River, particularly the devastating 2022 flood. Peguis is also seeking damages for the costs of fighting the flood and cleaning up after it, as well as for the breach of duty and care and negligence in failing to prevent or remedy the disaster. This lawsuit is part of a broader struggle by Peguis First Nation to receive compensation for the lands it lost after European settlers arrived in the province.
A mix-up at a California car dealership resulted in an innocent driver being arrested at gunpoint after the dealership mistakenly reported his loaner car as stolen. Jamie Rodgers, the driver, was pulled over by police and held at gunpoint for over 10 minutes before authorities realized the mistake.
Megan Thee Stallion is facing new legal trouble as former employee Emilio Garcia claims the rapper created a hostile work environment during a trip to Ibiza, Spain in June 2022. According to Garcia, Megan allegedly engaged in sexual activity with a woman next to him in a moving SUV and demanded he refrain from speaking about it. He also claims she ordered him to spit out his food and told him he did not need to eat. The alleged harassment became so severe that Garcia experienced mounting anxiety, depression, and physical distress, leading to a decline in bookings and his eventual termination in June 2023. Garcia’s lawyers demand compensation and an end to the alleged sexual harassment and fat-shaming behavior.
Prime Hydration has responded to a lawsuit alleging that its grape flavor contains harmful ‘forever chemicals’. The company denies the claims and says the study cited in the lawsuit is ‘absolute bullsh*t’. Prime also says it saves samples of every batch and is ready to have them tested to prove its drink is safe.
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Prime Hydration LLC, founded by Logan Paul and KSI, has been marketing its products as healthy despite containing high levels of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims that one flavor of Prime’s sports drink contained three times the lifetime limit of PFAS for human consumption. PFAS are linked to various health problems, including cancer and reproductive issues.
