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Gabriel Hale v. Pipeline Video Inspection, L.L.C., et al

Shreveport, Louisiana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.

auto negligence laws
. This bill, which went into effect on August 1, 2025, replaces the state's "pure comparative negligence" system with a "modified comparative fault" standard.
New modified comparative fault law (effective August 1, 2025)

Modified compara... More...
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Song-Dae Kim Lee v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company

Baton Rouge, Louisiana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract.

Louisiana bad faith insurance law requires insurers to handle claims fairly and promptly, imposing penalties on those who act "arbitrarily, capriciously, or without probable cause" in adjusting or paying claims
. If an insurer fails to pay a valid c... More...
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Pharren Perkins v. Primerica Life Insurance Company

New Orleans, Louisiana insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

In Louisiana, an insurer acts in "bad faith" by violating a duty of good faith and fair dealing owed to the insured, primarily under

La. R.S. 22:1892. This statute requires insurers to pay claims within 30 days of receiving satisfactory proof of loss,... More...
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Cherilynne Bell v. IV Waste, L.L.C.

New Orleans, Louisiana employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a pregnancy discrimination claim.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees in any aspect of employment because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This means an employer cannot fire, deny a promotion, or otherwise negatively affect an employee's ... More...
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United States of America v. Keith Delpree Mahatha

Greensboro, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking a sentence reduction under the First Step Act, Pub. L. No. 115-391, 132 Stat. 5194 (2018).

In 2007, Mahatha pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base,
in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and was sentenced to a below-Guidelines
term of 161 months’ impriso... More...
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United States of America v. Ryan Jones

Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a) and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924.
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Mary Lynn Shumate v. City of Lynchburg, et al.

Lynchburg, Virginia employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a sex discrimination theory.

After Mary Shumate, a firefighter for the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, made
allegedly inappropriate remarks about another employee’s sexual orientation, the Fire
Chief demoted her. She commenced this action against the City, the City Manager, and the
Fire Chief, alle... More...
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Joe Manis v. U.S. Department of Agriculature, et al.

Greensboro, North Carolina civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking injunctive relief from Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) proceedings charging him with violating the Horse Protection Act (“HPA”).

Tennessee Walking Horses are known for their distinctive, smooth gaits. These
horses are entered into horse shows and competitions featuring their gaits. The di... More...
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United States of America v. Ricky Fitzgerald Artis

Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by Robbery.

On October 10, 2018, Artis and his partner-in-crime, a man named Currie, were
indicted by a grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina for attempted Hobbs Act
robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C § 1951 (Count One),1 and using a firearm in connecti... More...
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Jenn-Ching Luo v. Owen J. Roberts School District, et al.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff of a Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) violation.

Luo is the parent of B.L., a former special needs student in the School District. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) required the School District to provide B.L. with a free appropriate public education
(FAPE), which incl... More...
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Gregg Stephen Harrison v. Equifax Information Services, L.L.C., et al.

Atlanta, Georiga consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theory.... More...   $0 (08-22-2025 - GA)

Roderick Geter v. AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.

Newnan, Georgia civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a h Martin May
Cause: 42:12101 et seq. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 violation theory.... More...
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United States of America v. EZ Lynk, SEZC, Thomas Wood, Bradley Gintz

New York City, New York civil litigation lawyers represented the Defendants on a Clean Air Action violation theory.

This case presents two principal questions. The first is whether the government has adequately alleged that the “EZ Lynk System,” a product manufactured and sold by Appellees Thomas Wood and Bradley Gintz through their company, Appellee EZ Lynk, SEZC, is a “defeat devi... More...
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James Doe v. Rhode Island Interscholastic League, Inc.

Providence, Rhode Island civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation theory.... More...   $0 (08-21-2025 - RI)

Mubbrika S. Brown and Alquddus Brown v. Carl McMillion and John Rainey

Mobile, Alabama pro se Plaintiffs attempted to represent themselves with a lawyer in an employment discrimination case.

Ms. Brown is a former Walmart employee. Her twin
brother, Mr. Brown, has power of attorney over her estate. To-
gether, the Browns brought twelve claims against two Walmart
executives, CEO Carl McMillon and CFO John Rainey, for alleged
offenses that occur... More...
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Adam Sindell v. Latonya Coach, et al.

Macon, Georgia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Civil Rights Act violation theory.

In June 2020, Sindell was a pretrial detainee in the Houston
County Jail.1 He resided in the L-Pod section of the jail, which
housed roughly eighty pretrial detainees. Jail officials checked de-
tainees’ cells three times per day for contraband and rule violation... More...
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Martha Ellis v. Salt Lake City Corporation, et al.

Salt Lake City, Utah personal Injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theories.

Martha Ellis joined the Salt Lake City Fire Department (“SLCFD” or the
“Department”) as a firefighter in 1994. Thereafter, she quickly moved up
the ranks. In 2004, she was promoted to Fire Captain and served as the
Fire Marshal for the Salt Lake City Inte... More...
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United States of America v. Bradley Andrew Friend, a/k/a Bradley Andrew Schutt

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercion and enticement of a minor in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2422(b).

Under federal law,

coercion and enticement of a minor into prostitution or illegal sexual activity falls under 18 U.S. Code § 2422.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:

The offense

18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) ... More...
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United States of America v. Eric Romero_Lobato

Reno, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, attempted Hobbs act robbery, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, carjacking, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.... More...   $0 (08-08-2025 - NV)

Sarah Hager, et al. v. United States of America

Phoenix, Arizona personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Federal Tort Claims Act medical malpractice theory.

Sarah Hager, acting on behalf of herself and the statutory beneficiaries of her deceased husband Edward Hager, and Donna Fett claimed that Edward Hager received substandard medical care.

Plaintiffs’ causation expert opined that if Hager had received counsel... More...
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United States of America v. Malcolm Culmer

Covington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and money laundering.

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud




A Michigan man, Malcolm Culmer, ... More...   $0 (08-15-2025 - KY)

Marcia Denmon v. Kansas Counselors, Inc.

Kansas City, Missouri consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Debt Collections Practice Act violation theory.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) provides that “[i]f a consumer
notifies a debt collector in writing . . . that the consumer wishes the debt collector to
cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not
comm... More...
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United States of America v. TCC International LLC, Core Gravity LLC, and Core Club Members Corp.

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Covid Relief Fraud

U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement With Members-Only Social Club For Covid Relief Fraud



The Un... More...   $0 (08-13-2025 - NY)

State of Oklahoma v. William Michael Larkins, Jr.

Sapulpa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with:

1. KIDNAPPING

2. PLAN/CONSPIRE/ENDEAVOR TO PERFORM ACT OF VIOLENCE

3. DISMISSED

4. DISMISSED

5. DISMISSED

6. DISMISSED

7. DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY IN PRESENCE OF MINOR CHILD

8. DISRUPT/PREVENT/INTERRUPT/EMERGENCY TEL... More...
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Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice v. Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau and Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners

Tulsa, Oklahoma social justice lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking public records.

PETITION:

COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc., ("Plaintiff'), and brings this action against Defendants, Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau ("Bureau'2.); and Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"), for violations of the Oklahoma:

Open ... More...
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