Individual Constitutional And Civil Rights

Edger V. Mccabe Et Al Case Background On December 28, 2023, Roland Edger filed a civil rights lawsuit against Officers Cameron Perillat and Krista McCabe, alleging they falsely arrested him for refusing to provide identification while he was working on his car. The false arrest lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Alabama Northern (Northeastern). Judge Liles C. Burke presided over the case. [Case number: 5:19cv1977] Cause Roland Edger, a U.S. citizen, lived in Huntsville, Alabama. At all relevant times, Krista McCabe and Cameron Perillat worked as Huntsville police officers and resided in Alabama. The City of Huntsville operated as an Alabama municipality. The lawsuit named McCabe and Perillat in their individual

Onsite Fleet, Llc V. Nissan North America, Inc. Case Background On October 13, 2023, OnSite Fleet, LLC filed a civil rights lawsuit against Nissan North America, Inc alleging discrimination and retaliation against employees. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Middle (Nashville). The case was assigned to District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern. [Case number: 3:23cv1071] Cause On April 2, 2018, OnSite signed a contract with Nissan to manage the Corporate Vehicle Lease Program (CV Program). This contract, later amended, was known as the Professional Services Agreement. Under

Doe V. Knox County Board Of Education Case Background On February 17, 2022, Jane Doe, a minor student, through her parents K.M. and A.M. filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Knox County Board of Education for failing to accommodate her misophonia disorder. She alleged disability discrimination and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in her lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Knoxville). The case was assigned to District Judge Katherine A Crytzer and referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin. [Case Number: 3:22cv63] Cause In the fall of 2021, Jane

Princess Obienu vs. County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Case Background Princess Obienu filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles County, (erroneously sued as “County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services"). The lawsuit alleged racial and disability discrimination and wrongful termination which led to lost wages and emotional distress. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, with Judges Jon R. Takasugi and Richard E. Rico presiding. [Case number: 19STCV33111] Cause Princess Obienu, an employee of Los Angeles County, began her role as a Health Education Assistant in December 2008. Denial of Promotion In June 2009, after completing he

Sargent v. Department of State et al. Case Background On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff Tracy S. Sargent ("Sargent" or "Plaintiff") filed this civil rights lawsuit against SOC LLC ("SOC" or "Defendant"). She alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000(e), et seq. ("Title VII"). Specifically, she claimed discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. Sargent also brought a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress under District of Columbia common law. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Judge Carl J. Nichols presided over this employment discrimination case. [Case Number: 1:19cv620] Cause

Tofte Et Al V. City Of Longview Et Al Case Background Brian Tofte and Cynthia Alderette, the Decedent Justin Lee Tofte's parents, and Michael T. Smith, the personal representative of Justin Lee Tofte’s estate filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Longview police alleging excessive force and assault after Justin Lee was fatally shot after attempting to flee an arrest attempt. The case was tried in the United States District Court, Washington Western (Tacoma). District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright presided over this civil rights lawsuit. [Case number: 3:22cv5700] Parties

Donaldsonville Glass And Body Works, Inc. V. Gonzales Municipal Police Department Et Al Case Background Two separate civil rights lawsuits were filed against the City of Gonzales by multiple towing companies claiming constitutional violations for not adding the companies to the city's towing list. Donaldsonville Glass and Body Works filed the first lawsuit on October 20, 2022, in

Smith V. James Et Al Case Background On April 15, 2022, Joseph Smith filed a civil rights lawsuit against four Boynton Beach Police Department (“BBPD”) officers, alleging Fourth Amendment rights violation and misconduct. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Florida Southern (West Palm Beach). The lawsuit was assigned to Judge Rodney Smith and referred to Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard. [Case number: 9:22cv80590] Cause Joseph Smith filed an amended complaint against Shaun James, Mark Sohn, Andrew Berben, and Cory Herny, accusing them of misconduct during a May 1, 2018, traffic stop in Boynton Beach, Florida. James and Berben, dressed in plain c

United States Of America V. Aqua 388 Community Association Et Al Case Background On April 03, 2024, the United States of America filed a Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit alleging disability discrimination on behalf of Dr. Emma Adams against the managers of the condominium she resided in. The lawsuit revolved around the refusal of condominium managers and associated entities to provide a reserved, van-accessible parking space for Adams, a paraplegic resident. Later on, Adams filed an intervenor complaint seeking a jury trial for compensatory and punitive damages. This lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, California Central (Western Division - Los Angeles). It was assigned to

Moorehead v. Allentown School District Case Background On October 05, 2024, Jason Moorehead filed a civil rights lawsuit against the School District of the City of Allentown for violating his First Amendment rights. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Pennsylvania Eastern (Allentown). [Case number: 5:22cv3959] Cause Jason Moorehead taught middle school social studies for many years in the Allentown (PA) School District, working at an inner-city school with a diverse student population. He saw his role as part of a broader mission. Moorehead identified as a political conservative and a supporter of former President Trump. After the 2020 election results were certified, Moorehead felt compelled to attend the "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, 2021, at

Bryant v. Boyd County Detention Center Case Background Derrick Bryant's estate, representing his daughter, filed a civil rights lawsuit against the officers at Boyd County Detention Center after Derrick took his own life after nine days in an isolation cell. The lawsuit alleged the correctional officers were deliberately indifferent to his deteriorating medical condition as well as being negligent and claimed their conduct constituted an Eighth Amendment violation. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Kentucky Eastern. Judge Danny C. Reeves presided over this case. [Case number: 0:22-18] Cause

(Pc) Antonio Gutierrez V. California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, Et Al Case Background On August 13, 2020, Antonio Gutierrez Jr., an inmate at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, filed a lawsuit against Nurse Margarita Sandoval. The prison civil rights lawsuit claimed Sandoval's failure to provide adequate care caused permanent nerve damage to Gutierrez's face. The medical negligence lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, California Eastern (Fresno). It was assigned to District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff and referred to Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean. [Case number: 1:20cv1130] Cause Anto