Tag: Lawsuits
Astronomer’s trademark suit against American Doll resolved
MADISON, Wis. — A lawsuit filed by a Chicago astronomer who alleged the Wisconsin-based maker of American Girl dolls stole her likeness and name...
15-year-old sues for right to play in NWSL
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 15-year-old has sued in federal court for the right to play in the National Women's Soccer League, which doesn't allow...
Meghan wins remainder of copyright claim against UK tabloid
LONDON —
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Wednesday won...
Lawsuit seeks Confederate statue’s removal from courthouse
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Civil rights advocates sued a Maryland county on Wednesday to seek the court-ordered removal of a Confederate monument from a...
Right-wing think tank ordered to pay man hurt at rally $2.4M
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge has ordered a right-wing think tank led by white nationalist Richard Spencer to pay $2.4 million to an...
EXPLAINER: Will juror’s march presence impact Chauvin case?
MINNEAPOLIS — The revelation that a juror who helped convict a former Minneapolis police officer in the killing of George Floyd had participated in...
Charges raised to capital murder in Alabama toddler’s death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama grand jury has upgraded charges to capital murder against a father accused of involvement in his 2-year-old son's blunt...
Charges raised to capital murder in Alabama toddler’s death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama grand jury has upgraded charges to capital murder against a father accused of involvement in his 2-year-old son's blunt...
How companies rip off poor employees — and get away with it
Already battered by long shifts and high infection rates, essential workers struggling through the pandemic face another hazard of hard times: employers who steal...
Lawsuit filed over ‘gay’ attack in Virginia GOP race
RICHMOND, Va. — A Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor is going to court in an effort to find out who is responsible for...
