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Anish Kapoor Threatens Suit Over Border Patrol Photos

Artist says agents' photos at Chicago's Bean crossed the line

(Newser) - Anish Kapoor, the artist behind Chicago's iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, is considering another round of legal action in connection with "the Bean." The Guardian reports the Indian-born artist has taken issue with US Border Patrol agents' decision to pose for photos (see one here ) in front...

Camp Mystic Gets Hit With 2 Lawsuits

One complaint on Texas flooding that killed dozens of girls is seeking more than $1M in damages

(Newser) - The operators of Camp Mystic in Texas, where 25 girls and two teenage counselors died in catastrophic flooding on July 4, failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached, families of the victims allege in a lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed Monday in state court in...

Army Doctor Accused of Filming Patients During Exams

Investigators found 'thousands' of photos and videos on his phone: lawsuit

(Newser) - A military gynecologist is accused of secretly recording dozens of patients during intimate exams at Fort Hood in Texas. At least 25 women have been contacted by investigators, who discovered photos and videos of female patients on Dr. Blaine McGraw's electronic devices, reports NBC News . A lawsuit filed Monday...

In New Spending Bill, a GOP Move Against Jack Smith

8 Republican senators may be able to sue thanks to new measure over seized phone records

(Newser) - A new provision in a government spending bill would let US senators sue the federal government for up to $500,000 for each violation if their phone records are searched without their knowledge. The measure, included in a funding bill for the legislative branch, could have immediate consequences for eight...

SCOTUS Seems Skeptical in Prison Dreadlocks Case

Justices question if state workers can be sued for damages

(Newser) - The Supreme Court sounded dubious Monday about letting a Louisiana inmate sue prison officials for cutting off his dreadlocks, a move he says violated his religious rights as a Rastafarian.
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Renner Denies Filmmaker's Claims, Throws Them Back

Actor says Yi Zhou has 'relentlessly and aggressively harassed and pursued' him

(Newser) - Jeremy Renner is forcefully denying accusations from Chinese filmmaker Yi Zhou, who alleges the actor sent her unsolicited explicit photos and threatened to report her to ICE . Zhou, who worked with Renner on the Chronicles of Disney documentary, claims the actor "forced himself" upon her during their first meeting...

Porn Company Files Thousands of Suits Against Its Own Viewers

Settlements with Strike 3 Holdings add up as embarrassed defendants pay to make cases vanish

(Newser) - A little-known porn studio has quietly become America's "most prolific copyright plaintiff," targeting thousands of alleged downloaders in what critics call a high-tech shakedown. Strike 3 Holdings, a Delaware company owning the rights to about 2,000 adult films—mostly produced by the Vixen Media Group—has...

OpenAI Slammed With Lawsuits Over 'Dangerous' ChatGPT

Complaints say AI-driven chatbot drove people even without prior mental health issues to suicide

(Newser) - OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions, even when they had no prior mental health issues. The lawsuits filed Thursday in California state courts allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter, and negligence, per the AP . Filed on behalf of six adults and...

Jury Awards $10M to Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old

Jury finds assistant principal ignored warnings that child had a gun at Virginia school

(Newser) - A Virginia jury has awarded $10 million to Abigail Zwerner, the first-grade teacher shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School in January 2023. The verdict found that assistant principal Ebony Parker ignored multiple warnings that the child had a gun, a failure the panel deemed gross negligence, NBC...

Judge Tosses Baldoni's Countersuit Against Lively

Actor-director failed to amend complaint by court deadline, though he can still appeal

(Newser) - Justin Baldoni's high-profile countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times appears to have ended after he missed a court deadline to amend his complaint. Court documents show that Baldoni, director and star of It Ends With Us, who accused his costar Lively of defamation and...

Trump Clashes With O'Donnell in Rare 60 Minutes Showdown

O'Donnell presses Trump on immigration, economy, and CBS lawsuit

(Newser) - President Trump returned to 60 Minutes for a rare interview Sunday night, marking his first sit-down with the CBS newsmagazine since 2020 and coinciding with the anniversary of his lawsuit against the network over the editing of Kamala Harris' interview on the show—a suit most experts dismissed as frivolous,...

Suit: ICE Is Creating 'Black Box' Around Chicago-Area Site

Advocates allege 'inhumane' conditions at immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois

(Newser) - Illinois advocates sued federal authorities Friday over alleged "inhumane" conditions at a Chicago-area immigration facility. Attorneys with the ACLU of Illinois and the MacArthur Justice Center say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have denied people being held at the Broadview facility private calls with attorneys and have blocked members of...

AI Giant Palantir Says Two Ex-Staffers Stole Secrets

Company is taking creators of startup Percepta to court

(Newser) - Things are getting nasty in the AI corporate arena. Defense and tech giant Palantir is taking two former employees to court, accusing them of stealing trade secrets to launch a rival artificial intelligence venture, reports Business Insider . The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, alleges that the pair of...

Lawsuit: Grandpa Was 'Boiled Alive' in Hotel Shower

Loved ones of late Terril Johnson say water was so hot they couldn't pull him out in San Jose, Calif.

(Newser) - Relatives of a grandfather who died from severe burns suffered in a scalding shower at a San Jose hotel are suing, reports KGO . According to the lawsuit, Terril Johnson, said to be in his 70s, had just arrived at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites near the San Jose...

Chatbot's 'Very, Very Bold' Move: Banning Minors

After lawsuits from parents, Character.AI says ban will take effect Nov. 25

(Newser) - Character.AI is phasing out access to its AI chatbots for users under 18. The company announced on Wednesday that minors are now limited to just two hours of open-ended chats before a complete ban takes effect on Nov. 25, per the Verge . To enforce the new rule, Character.AI...

Visitor Sues SeaWorld Over Her 'Fowl' Ride

Coaster rider says she suffered permanent injuries when duck hit her in the face in Orlando

(Newser) - A Florida woman is suing SeaWorld Orlando after a duck allegedly struck her in the face while she was riding the Mako roller coaster, rendering her unconscious. The lawsuit, filed in Orange County, claims SeaWorld failed to keep the ride area safe and didn't warn visitors about potential bird...

Over Two Dozen States Sue White House Over Food Stamps

They want judge to order the use of emergency reserves to keep benefits going amid shutdown

(Newser) - The prospect of 42 million Americans losing their federal food benefits because of the government shutdown is now in the hands of the courts. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia filed suit on Tuesday, asking a federal judge to require the Trump administration to use emergency reserves to continue...

Texas Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Tylenol Autism Warning

State claims drugmaker hid risks of acetaminophen during pregnancy

(Newser) - In an unprecedented move, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company failed to inform consumers about potential risks of taking Tylenol during pregnancy. This is the first time a state government has brought such a case, following recent federal guidance that...

DC Man Sues After Detention for Playing Darth Vader Theme

ACLU claims First Amendment violation after a protest with Star Wars music

(Newser) - A Washington, DC, resident is suing after a protest in which he followed National Guard troops around and played "The Imperial March" from Star Wars resulted in his detention. Sam O'Hara, 35, filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday, claiming his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated when...

Jack Nicklaus Wins $50M Over LIV Golf Claims

Former business partners found to have defamed him

(Newser) - Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit filed in Florida against his former business partners . A six-person jury in Palm Beach County found Monday that the Nicklaus Companies had damaged the 18-time major champion's reputation and exposed him to ridicule, hatred,...

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