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Malcolm X's Daughters File $100M Suit Over Assassination

Civil rights leader's family says DOJ, CIA, FBI, NYPD all knew of 1965 death plot and did nothing

(Newser) - Three of Malcolm X's daughters have filed a $100 million suit against some of the nation's top law enforcement and intelligence agencies, alleging those groups knew of threats against their father's life and did nothing to stop his assassination at age 39. Per the AP , the complaint...

KFC Has Beef With Another Chain Over 'Original Recipe'

Iconic chicken chain sues Church's Texas Chicken over use of the term, not the recipe

(Newser) - The phrase "Our original recipe is back" doesn't seem a likely one to inspire litigation, and yet here we are. As CNN reports, iconic purveyor of all things fried chicken, KFC, has filed a lawsuit against Church's Texas Chicken—not over its swiping of the fast-food holy...

Owner of Euthanized Squirrel Promises 'Very Big' Lawsuit

Mark Longo argues New York officials violated his constitutional rights

(Newser) - The Instagram-famous pet squirrel euthanized in New York to test for rabies did not have the disease, environmental officers confirmed Tuesday as the squirrel's rescuer promised to sue. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said a rabies test was required after the squirrel named Peanut, adopted seven years ago...

Louisiana Judge Blocks Ten Commandments Law

Larger legal fight looms for measure requiring them to be displayed in classrooms

(Newser) - The American Civil Liberties Union said Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools was " blatantly unconstitutional ." And now a federal judge has agreed. US District Judge John deGravelles on Tuesday struck down the law signed in June by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry,...

Dr. Dre Says Racism Explains Therapist's Move

Judge terminates Charles Sophy's temporary restraining order against rapper for lack of proof

(Newser) - The therapist who alleges Dr. Dre unleashed a barrage of harassment that left him "in constant fear" for his life has been denied a restraining order against his former client. Dr. Charles Sophy requested a temporary restraining order on Oct. 11, two days after filing a $10 million lawsuit...

Musk, PAC Hit With Lawsuits Over $1M Giveaway
The Hits Keep Coming
Over Musk's $1M Giveaway
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 6, 2024 7:11 AM CST

The Hits Keep Coming Over Musk's $1M Giveaway

Day after judge rules his PAC could continue sweepstakes, 2 lawsuits emerge

(Newser) - Two individuals have sued Elon Musk over his $1 million-a-day election giveaway, and one hopes to turn it into a class-action suit. Reuters reports that the complaint filed by Jacqueline McAferty in Austin, Texas, alleges Musk and his pro-Trump America PAC fraudulently prompted voters to sign his petition to support...

County to Pay $300K Over Seizure of Girl's Beloved Goat

Family hopes settlement with Shasta County means 'this never happens again'

(Newser) - Officials in Shasta County, California, will pay $300,000 to a family whose pet goat was seized and slaughtered in 2022 . Cedar the goat was raised to be sold in a junior livestock auction, but his 9-year-old owner, who viewed the goat as a beloved pet, tried to pull the...

JPMorgan Sues Customers Who Exploited Viral ATM Glitch
After 'Infinite Money Glitch,'
It's Payback Time for JPMorgan
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Nov 3, 2024 11:00 AM CST

After 'Infinite Money Glitch,' It's Payback Time for JPMorgan

Bank sues, demanding return of $660K plus interest, lawyer fees, and damages

(Newser) - JPMorgan Chase has started suing customers who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from ATMs during the so-called "infinite money glitch" advertised on TikTok. In August, videos on TikTok and other social media sites highlighted a technical glitch that allowed customers to withdraw the value of a bad check deposited...

Man Suffered Burns When Police Held Him on Pavement

Arizona's Michael Kenyon is bringing a lawsuit

(Newser) - The temperature in Phoenix reached 114 degrees on July 6, a fact that became painfully clear to Michael Kenyon. As he went to buy a drink, he was confronted by police officers who held him down on the hot pavement for four minutes, according to surveillance video viewed by the...

Lawsuit: Photo of Subway Sandwich in Ad Is Misleading

Anna Tollison says the chain skimps on the steak

(Newser) - Anna Tollison was disappointed in the Steak & Cheese sandwich she bought at a Subway in New York City over the summer—mostly because it was quite short on the steak part, according to her new complaint against the fast-food chain. Per her proposed class-action suit filed Monday in Brooklyn...

McDonald's Already Getting Sued Over E. Coli Cases

At least 2 complaints have been filed this week, by customers in Colorado and Nebraska

(Newser) - At least two people have already filed suit against McDonald's following a deadly E. coli outbreak in multiple states tied to the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounder burgers. What's to know:
  • Lawsuit No. 1: In a complaint filed Wednesday in Illinois, where McDonald's is headquartered, Colorado man
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Her Voice Is Heard Thousands of Times a Day. She'd Like to Get Paid

Woman behind famous 'Watch the tram car, please' warning is suing Jersey Shore town

(Newser) - Floss Stingell says people have made millions of dollars from her famous "Watch the tram car, please" warning in a Jersey Shore town, while she's received nothing but occasional free tram tickets. The recording is heard thousands of times a day from tram cars on the Wildwood boardwalk....

5 'Ring Boys' Say McMahon, WWE Allowed Sexual Abuse

WWE founder admitted Melvin Phillips Jr. had 'unnatural interest' in young boys, per suit

(Newser) - A WWE ring announcer sexually abused five boys whom he "lured" decades ago with the promise of meeting wrestling stars, according to a lawsuit, which claims the WWE and founder Vince McMahon were "fully aware" of the abuse and "did nothing to prevent or stop it."...

Lawsuit: Alaska Airlines Killed My Dog

Man says airline forced him to move out of first class, triggering anxiety in his French bulldog

(Newser) - Alaska Airlines is responsible for the death of a dog who suffered breathing issues after being booted from first class, a new lawsuit claims. Michael Contillo of California says he confirmed with a vet that his two French bulldogs were healthy enough to fly from New York to San Francisco...

Suit: 'Daenerys Targaryen' Coaxed Teen to Kill Himself

Mom files complaint against Character.ai for 'predatory' chatbot she says led to death of son

(Newser) - The same website that hosted a chatbot imitating a murdered teenager hosted another that manipulated a 14-year-old boy into killing himself, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Florida. The boy's mother, Megan Garcia, is suing Character.ai for negligence, wrongful death, and deceptive trade practices. "A dangerous...

Juul Customers Are Getting Quite the Surprise via Venmo

They're receiving rather large class-action payouts from the vape company, some in the thousands

(Newser) - Two big class-action lawsuits over Juul vaping products have been settled, and consumers are starting to see their payday. The Washington Post reports that Juul and tobacco company Altria Group, which used to hold a minority stake in Juul, earlier this month agreed to pony up $255 million and $45....

'Exonerated Five' Sue Trump Over Debate Remarks

They say he acted with 'reckless disregard' for truth in infamous Central Park case

(Newser) - The Central Park Five, who now call themselves the Exonerated Five, are taking Donald Trump to court. In a federal lawsuit filed Monday, the five men accuse Trump of acting with "reckless disregard" for the truth and making "false and defamatory" statements during his debate with Kamala Harris...

Parents' Suit: Teen's Use of AI Wasn't Cheating
Parents Sue After Son
Uses AI for School Essay
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Oct 20, 2024 11:00 AM CDT

Parents Sue After Son Uses AI for School Essay

Complaint says senior punished for using artificial intelligence used it only for research, outlining

(Newser) - A lawsuit filed by the parents of a Massachusetts high school senior could turn out to be an important one on the artificial intelligence landscape. The crux of the complaint from Jennifer and Dale Harris: that their son was unfairly punished for using AI to research and draft an outline...

Artist Says He Signed Contract Drunk: 'I Ruined My Own Life'
Artist Says He Signed Contract
Drunk: 'I Ruined My Own Life'
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Oct 19, 2024 5:30 PM CDT

Artist Says He Signed Contract Drunk: 'I Ruined My Own Life'

Norway's Bjarne Melgaard is suing 2 investors, claiming they've placed a stranglehold on him

(Newser) - Most recently, Bjarne Melgaard could be seen at Paris Fashion Week , but the provocative Norwegian artist is gearing up for a new battle that has nothing to do with haute couture: On Tuesday, a court in Norway will hear Melgaard's lawsuit against Svein Roar Grande and Stein Lie, two...

Lawsuit Over Super-Spicy 'Dragon Balls' Gets a Trial Date

Harjasleen Walia says appetizer at California Thai eatery made mouth and throat 'burn like fire'

(Newser) - A woman suing a California eatery over food she claims was way too spicy will see her case head to a jury next summer. SiliconValley.com reports that Harjasleen Walia, a neurologist in San Jose, filed her complaint last July after dining in July 2021 at Coup de Thai in...

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