Legal Newsline

A 7-year-old Pennsylvania girl's parents have filed suit against HHS to improve her ranking on a heart-transplant list after she experienced multiple emergencies this year. Her situation has been complicated by in-home care and illness, and she asks the federal agency to arrange recipients in order of need instead of how long they have waited. legalnewsline.com/pennsylvania-r…

A three-judge panel on the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that a man can sue a Michigan play center for injuries he sustained after doing backflips in a Scooby Doo bouncy house, despite the fact that a label at its entrance said "NO flips." One of the judges registered his dissent, citing the plaintiff's initial claim that he was an experienced flipper who didn't require supervision. legalnewsline.com/newsletter/mic…

Last November, a woman sued Spotify in New York federal court, alleging that the music streaming service was creating personalized playlists that didn't align with her preferences. Last week, SDNY Judge John Koeltl determined that her case didn't meet the basis for a class-action suit and ordered it to arbitration. legalnewsline.com/newsletter/pay…

California's new mid-decade congressional district map, which heavily favors the state Democratic Party, will be considered by a panel of L.A. federal court judges. In question is whether the map is constitutional. SCOTUS' recent ruling against racial gerrymanders may also come into play. legalnewsline.com/northern-calif…

In 2024, Elon Musk and SpaceX sued the California Coastal Commission (CCC), accusing the Democrat-appointed body of allowing the political bias of its members to dictate regulatory actions regarding SpaceX. Musk and the CCC ultimately settled, and as part of the agreement, the CCC has issued Musk a written apology. legalnewsline.com/south-californ…

Texas AG Ken Paxton's office is investigating popular music streaming platforms to determine if they've been involved in payola schemes to promote certain musicians and their work, which would violate Texas law. Paxton vowed that if any companies are found to have accepted such bribes, "they will be held accountable to restore fairness and integrity in the music industry.” legalnewsline.com/southeast-texa…

In a 2-1 decision, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals voided a U.S. District Court judge's injunction blocking DHS and ICE from deploying tear gas against violent anti-ICE protesters. A lawsuit had claimed that the use of tear gas and non-lethal munitions to quell anti-ICE riots violated the constitutional rights of people who live near the sites of such riots. legalnewsline.com/northern-calif…

Illinois House Dems recently advanced Speaker Chris Welch's proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining race-based redistricting. But some constitutional law scholars believe the amendment would ultimately fail to survive scrutiny because it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. legalnewsline.com/cook-county-re…

In a ruling the Pacific Legal Foundation called "a win for every property owner along California’s coast," the California Supreme Court unanimously found that the California Coastal Commission lacks the authority to override local governments' development permits. The Commission had been accused of amassing too much power over the past few decades, bolstered by lower courts ruling in its favor. legalnewsline.com/northern-calif…

Bob's Sponges has been hit with a class-action lawsuit for allegedly placing "barnacles" on legally parked cars in Philadelphia and then demanding that the drivers pay Bob's to remove them. The suit claims that Bob's is engaging in racketeering, wire fraud, theft by extortion, interference with commerce by threats or violence, and violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. legalnewsline.com/pennsylvania-r…

Last month, Florida GOP Rep. Laurel Lee introduced a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution dictating that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. It would establish a nationwide voting standard when it comes to federal – not state or local – elections. Polling has shown that such an amendment, and a general policy of citizens-only voting in federal elections, has broad support among the U.S. public. legalnewsline.com/florida-record…

Cuccinelli expects quick Virginia SC redistricting review: “It will go very fast. [The Virginia Supreme Court] knows there’s an election…And even with a delayed primary in August, voting will start in early July…time is of the essence, and a lot of it already has been briefed.” legalnewsline.com/campaigns-and-…

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that a district court incorrectly concluded that a Texas law requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms violates the First Amendment. The ACLU says it plans to ask SCOTUS to reverse the decision, but AG Ken Paxton, who defended the law before the 5th Circuit, heralds the ruling as "a major victory for Texas and our moral values." legalnewsline.com/southeast-texa…

Mississippi's Supreme Court has ruled that the family of Paula Denison can proceed with another attempt to sue two doctors at Anderson Regional Medical Center as well as the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA). In March 2022, the family agreed to donate her organs after she was declared legally dead, but the next day, she began showing signs of life. MORA sent her back to Anderson, where she was subsequently declared dead again. legalnewsline.com/newsletter/fam…

Pittsburgh Pirates fan Patrick Egan was banned from PNC Park for allegedly provoking a security guard into hitting him the back and face with a belt at a May 2025 game. Now, Egan is suing both the security guard and the Pirates for hiring him despite his criminal record. legalnewsline.com/pennsylvania-r…

La. sign company files suit over alleged kickback scheme legalnewsline.com/louisiana-reco…

Mo. federal judge dismisses parts of train wreck suit legalnewsline.com/stlouis-record…

75K Zantac lawsuits tossed by Del. judge after experts DQ’d legalnewsline.com/newsletter/75k…

Family gets chance to sue after mom declared dead too early legalnewsline.com/newsletter/fam…

5th Circuit upholds Texas’ 10 Commandments in school law legalnewsline.com/southeast-texa…