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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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Prince Andrew Is No Longer a Duke

King's brother surrenders the title amid continued Epstein controversy

(Newser) - Prince Andrew just lost a big part of his royal status: He relinquished his Duke of York title as his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein continue to haunt him . Andrew announced the move on Friday after discussions with his brother, King Charles, reports NBC News . The prince said he would...

States Take EPA to Court Over Scrapped Solar Program

States say agency overstepped authority by canceling $7B in solar grants

(Newser) - More than 20 states are suing the Environmental Protection Agency after it scrapped a $7 billion program designed to bring solar power to low-income households. The "Solar For All" initiative, launched during the Biden administration , was meant to fund rooftop and community solar projects for nearly a million additional...

Trump Refiles $15B New York Times Lawsuit

Resubmitted defamation suit less than half as long but equally meritless, newspaper says

(Newser) - President Trump has refiled his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, just weeks after a federal judge dismissed his original complaint for being overly lengthy. On Sept. 19, Judge Steven Merryday in Florida gave Trump 28 days to revise the lawsuit, which had clocked in at...

Squeaky Sneakers Prompt Lawsuit Against Shoe Maker

CloudTec outsoles blamed for persistent squeaking and customer complaints

(Newser) - A class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Portland, Oregon, alleges that On Inc., a Swiss athletic brand with its North American headquarters in the city, sold sneakers that are prone to an "embarrassing squeak" every time the wearer takes a step. The suit, filed by the law...

Lawsuit: Uncrustables Has an 'Obvious Copycat'

Smucker's sues Trader Joe's for trademark infringement

(Newser) - Smucker's is taking Trader Joe's to court, claiming the grocery chain's new crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a little too familiar. In a lawsuit filed in Ohio, the JM Smucker Company accused Trader Joe's of trademark infringement, arguing that the retailer's product...

Philly Insists Woman Stabbed 23 Times Killed Herself

32-page report on Ellen Greenberg's death notes discovery of additional wounds

(Newser) - Philadelphia officials have reaffirmed the suicide ruling in the controversial 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, despite a new review uncovering three additional stab wounds and 20 more bruises than originally documented. Chief Medical Examiner Lindsay Simon's court-ordered review, prompted by a settlement with Greenberg's parents, brings the total...

Drake's Defamation Suit Over Lamar Diss Track Is Tossed

Nobody takes the lyrics literally, court rules

(Newser) - A federal judge has tossed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's hit track "Not Like Us" on Thursday, ruling that the diss track's explosive lyrics are protected as opinion. Drake had accused UMG, which distributed the song and also is his...

Library Director Fired After Book Controversy to Get $700K

Library director in Wyoming reaches settlement with Campbell County

(Newser) - A Wyoming county will pay $700,000 to a former library director to settle a lawsuit after a furor over books with LGBTQ+ and sexual themes. Campbell County agreed to the payout for Terri Lesley, who claims she was fired because she refused to remove certain books deemed offensive...

Elon Musk's X Settles Lawsuit From Ousted Twitter Execs

Settlement follows executives' claims of unpaid severance after takeover

(Newser) - Elon Musk's X Corp has settled a lawsuit with four former top Twitter executives who claimed they were owed $128 million in severance pay after Musk acquired the company and promptly fired them, Reuters reports. The group includes former CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, legal chief Vijaya...

Family Sues Airline Over Vegetarian's Death

Lawsuit says 85-year-old California man choked after being told to 'eat around meat'

(Newser) - A California cardiologist's final flight has led to a wrongful death lawsuit against Qatar Airways. According to a complaint filed by his son, 85-year-old Asoka Jayaweera allegedly died after being denied a vegetarian meal on a 15-hour Los Angeles-to-Doha flight last August. Family members say Jayaweera, a strict...

2nd State Sues 'Playground for Predators'

Kentucky AG alleges Roblox gaming platform exposes kids to violence, exploitation

(Newser) - Kentucky's attorney general is taking Roblox to court, claiming the the online platform that allows users to create and share their own games has become a haven for predators and exposes children to violence and exploitation with little oversight. The 68-page lawsuit , filed Tuesday in Madison County, claims...

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