Civil Rights Law
Detroit, Michigan – The ongoing search for accountability and justice in the aftermath of the 2020 Edenville Dam collapse will be in the spotlight as Detroit’s Local 4 News airs “Washed Away in Edenville” on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. The special broadcast comes at a critical juncture in the litigation, as the Michigan…
Continue readingNorthville, Michigan – In July 2025, President Donald Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. The Act establishes a partial claim program for veterans experiencing difficulty paying mortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new program replaces the Veterans Affairs Servicing Program (VASP). VASP provided assistance to homeowners by offering…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, P.C., in partnership with Pitt, McGehee, Palmer, Bonanni & Rivers, P.C., has filed a class action lawsuit against Tenet Healthcare, Inc., VHS of Michigan, Inc., VHS Sinai-Grace Hospital, Inc., and former nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, according to court documents made public this week. The lawsuit, led by attorneys Lisa M. Esser…
Continue readingTampa, Florida – A recently filed class action lawsuit seeks to secure benefits for the caregivers of disabled veterans. Tampa Veterans Disability Lawyer David W. Magann supports efforts to ensure caregivers receive the benefits to which they are entitled. At issue are the benefits available under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).…
Continue readingNorthville, Michigan – The Supreme Court decision in Bufkin v. Collins represents a setback for many veterans seeking benefits for service-connected disabilities. Attorney James Fausone of Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC, has resolved to continue fighting for veterans who need disability benefits. The Bufkin v. Collins Decision Bufkin v. Collins focused on whether the Veterans…
Continue readingHouston, Texas – The Benavides Law Group proudly announces that founding attorney Eric Benavides has earned the distinguished ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, a certification recognized by the American Chemical Society’s Chemistry and the Law Division (ACS-CHAL). This achievement represents the highest form of scientific recognition available to practicing lawyers and underscores Benavides’ commitment to using…
Continue readingWashington, District of Columbia – The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center celebrated its 15th Anniversary with an inspiring evening at Jones Day in Washington, D.C., highlighted by a dynamic Fireside Chat between Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) and independent journalist Terry Moran. The full conversation can be viewed here. Raskin’s passionate remarks about democracy and civic…
Continue readingChicago, Illinois – Background of Roblox Sexual Exploitation Claims Roblox is an online gaming and creation platform geared toward children, including many under age 13. Through the platform, users can interact with one another across thousands of user-generated “experiences.” However, recent court cases allege that insufficient moderation has resulted in harm to children, including exploitation,…
Continue readingOrlando, Florida – Christine Vazquez, an experienced attorney based in Orlando and founding partner of Central Justice, was prominently featured in a recent Telemundo 31 news segment discussing Florida’s newly enacted tax-exempt period for the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and related outdoor equipment. Beginning September 8 through December 31, this new tax-exemption law allows buyers…
Continue readingIndianapolis, Indiana – A Marion County jury found Romae Robinson not guilty on all charges this week after just hours of deliberation, bringing a definitive end to a years-long legal battle rooted in a 2021 post-game altercation involving members of a high school cheer squad. Robinson, who had been charged with Indiana aggravated battery, stood…
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