Judge in California Tosses Suit of Man Who Alleged Jackson Molestation April 28, 2021 By Andrew Dalton A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit of a man who alleged that Michael Jackson sexually abused him as a...
Kraken Hockey Team in Washington Sued by Punk Bar for Name April 28, 2021 A Seattle, Wash., punk rock bar is suing the city’s new NHL hockey team for $3.5 million, saying the Kraken’s...
California Targets Urgent Projects as Wildfire Season Looms April 15, 2021 By Adam Beam and Don Thompson California is in such an urgent race with another devastating wildfire season that officials began soliciting local project ideas even...
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...