Alaska Child Welfare System Has ‘Long Failed’ Kids in Foster Care, Class Action Alleges
May 23, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Alaska's child welfare system has “long failed” those in foster care, in particular Alaska Native children.
Lawsuit Filings
Hillsboro Club Hit with WARN Act Class Action Over Early-Pandemic Layoffs
April 11, 2022 Broward County, Florida’s Hillsboro Club faces a proposed class action that alleges workers did not receive proper notice upon being terminated at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jefferson County, New York Facing Class Action Over Alleged Denial of Opioid Addiction Treatments at Correctional Facility
March 2, 2022 A class action aims to challenge the Jefferson County, New York Correctional Facility’s alleged practice of routinely denying life-sustaining medical treatment to individuals in recovery from opioid addiction.
Major Podcast Platforms Exclude Deaf People by Failing to Provide Transcripts for Most Content, Class Action Alleges
December 14, 2021 A class action alleges SiriusXM, Stitcher and Pandora have unlawfully excluded the deaf and hard-of-hearing community from their streaming platforms.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Tennessee Mask Mandate Ban Harms Students with Disabilities
November 15, 2021 A class action alleges Tennessee’s ban on mask mandates has harmed students at a severe risk of illness due to COVID-19 and its variants as a result of their disabilities.
Operator of 70-Plus Wendy’s Restaurants Hit with ADA Class Action Over Alleged Parking Lot Sloping
November 9, 2021 A class action alleges the operator of 70+ Wendy’s restaurants across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia has failed to remediate excessive sloping in parking spaces, aisles and curb ramps.
Class Action Alleges Volusia County, Fla. School Board Discriminated Against Students with Disabilities
November 5, 2021 The School Board of Volusia County, Florida faces claims that it discriminated against students with disabilities by denying them equal access to programs and services.
FedEx Drop Boxes Present Accessibility Barriers for Wheelchair Users, Class Action Alleges
October 13, 2021 A class action alleges FedEx has unlawfully failed to ensure that its drop boxes nationwide are fully accessible to consumers who rely upon wheelchairs for mobility.
‘Pattern of Discrimination’: Six Employees Challenge United Airlines’ COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
September 27, 2021 A lawsuit claims United Airlines has failed to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who request exclusions from the requirement that they be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Black Female Police Officers Sue D.C. Metropolitan Police Dept. Over Alleged Systemic Race, Gender Discrimination
September 24, 2021 A lawsuit claims the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department has unlawfully discriminated against Black women police officers and retaliated against those who complained.
Class Action Claims Tennessee Gov.’s Exception to Mask Mandate Discriminates Against Disabled Students
September 2, 2021 A lawsuit claims the Tennessee governor’s order allowing schoolchildren in Shelby County to opt out of a mask mandate discriminates against children with disabilities.
Lawsuit Claims Tidelands Health’s Isokinetic Test Discriminates Against Disabled, Female Job Applicants
August 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims Tidelands Health has unlawfully discriminated against disabled and female new hires by administering a required strength test prior to employment.