Judge Dismisses Washington Wrongful Death Suit in Shooting April 14, 2021 A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County, Wash., by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel...
Former Employee in Oregon City Intends to Sue Following Firing April 13, 2021 A former Coquille city, Ore., employee has informed the city she plans to sue for whistleblower retaliation and a failure...
$29.5M Award for Nevada Family in Allergic Reaction Case April 12, 2021 Correction: The Associated Press incorrectly referred to the woman’s attorney, Christian Morris, as a man. Morris is a woman. This...
4 Washington Students Hurt in Bus Crash Awarded $1.4M April 12, 2021 A jury has awarded four former marching band students at the University of Washington more than $1.4 million after they...
California County Agrees to Pay $3.5M in 2018 Jail Death Case April 12, 2021 San Diego County will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a mentally ill man...
California’s PG&E Sees Criminal Charges in 2019 Wildfire April 8, 2021 By Don Thompson A California prosecutor has filed 33 criminal charges accusing troubled Pacific Gas & Electric of inadvertently injuring six firefighters and...
California Court Rules That Sports Organizations Must Protect Athletes April 8, 2021 By Brian Melley Sports governing organizations such as those for swimming and gymnastics have a duty to protect young athletes from sexual and...
Inmate Sues Over Riot in Hawaii That Injured Him March 31, 2021 An inmate who was injured in a Maui jail riot is suing the Hawaii Department of Public Safety. Kevin Lifoifoi’s...
Mother of Black Student Seeking Damages Against California School for Racist Rant March 31, 2021 The mother of a Black 12-year-old boy is seeking damages against a Southern California school district after her son’s teacher...
Lawmakers from California Want U.S. Departments to Be Year-Round Wildfire Agencies March 31, 2021 California’s U.S. senators and nearly two-dozen representatives are asking the Agriculture and Interior departments to transition their agencies to a...