All articles tagged with #legal claim
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass, alleging defamation, retaliation, and unlawful actions following her dismissal after the city’s wildfire disasters, claiming her career was unjustly destroyed for speaking out about underfunding and staffing issues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
A Venezuelan migrant, Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel, filed a claim against U.S. Homeland Security, alleging wrongful detention and abuse in an El Salvador prison after being deported without due process, seeking $1.3 million in damages and highlighting concerns over U.S. immigration practices and treatment of migrants.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by the Trump administration for over three months, has filed a $20 million claim for damages, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, as part of a broader effort to challenge the administration's treatment of pro-Palestinian speech and activism.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City, alleging that he is receiving inadequate medical care and is being held in unsanitary conditions at Rikers Island jail. The claim highlights issues such as untreated medical conditions, lack of clean clothing, and poor hygiene, seeking $5 million in damages. Weinstein, who has chronic health issues, has been in custody since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned, with a retrial set for 2025.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vox.com
Forty-three rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research lab in South Carolina, raising questions about their legal claim to freedom. While the lab works to recapture them, animal rights advocates argue that the monkeys, originally from a wild population, may have a right to remain free. The incident highlights ongoing debates about the legal status of wild animals and the moral implications of their captivity and potential liberation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
A Florida family has filed a claim against NASA for over $80,000 after space debris from the International Space Station damaged their home. This unprecedented legal case could set a precedent for future claims related to space debris. The family is seeking compensation under the Federal Torts Claim Act, and NASA has six months to review the claim.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A Russian court has dismissed a legal claim brought by Alexei Navalny's mother against the penal colony where he was imprisoned before his death. Navalny's widow and foundation believe the case was rejected to avoid evidence of his death being aired in court. Navalny, a prominent critic of President Putin, was sentenced to 19 years on politically motivated charges and had reportedly filed multiple lawsuits for failure to provide medical care during his imprisonment. The Kremlin denies allegations of his murder, while Putin acknowledged Navalny's death after claiming his fifth term as president.