Tag: Lawsuit
Motion seeks to remove judge from teacher ‘sickout’ lawsuit
Gov. Matt Bevin's administration has asked that a state judge be removed from a lawsuit that challenges the use of Kentucky labor law to obtain the names of teachers who participated in "sickouts" to protest at Kentucky's Capitol.
Judge orders Bevin and Hampton to settle their issues on their own
A Franklin County judge tells the Governor and his lieutenant to settle their issues on their own.
Kentucky’s governor-lieutenant governor spat goes to court
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton later told reporters that her friends don't treat her that way.
Hearing scheduled in Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton’s lawsuit
A hearing is scheduled for Lt. Gov Jenean Hampton's lawsuit against Gov. Matt Bevin.
AG: 1,400 Auto Plaza USA customers to get money back
In a judgment in Fayette Circuit Court, Auto Plaza USA and its owners were ordered to pay more than $450,000 to resolve the lawsuit.
Family of teen who died trapped in vehicle sues
The family of a teenager who died trapped in a vehicle filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Cincinnati.
Judge dismisses Kentucky teen’s lawsuit from viral encounter
Nicholas Sandmann, a student at Covington Catholic High School, sued the Washington Post for $250 million in February,
Labor Cabinet employee awarded $500K in lawsuit over firing
The Courier Journal reports Michael Donta was awarded $133,500 for lost wages Thursday, plus $366,500 in punitive damages.
Parents of toddler killed at Tennessee state park seek $900K
Steven Pierce, of Kentucky, was at the park with his family when he was swept away in a flash flood as his family tried to evacuate.
Judge returns ‘sickout’ subpoenas lawsuit to state court
The suit stems from teacher protests at Kentucky's Capitol while the legislature was in session. The sickouts forced some schools to close.
Lawsuit says Ohio thrill ride maker knew of defect before crash
The family of an 18-year-old who died at the fair and three others who were seriously injured in 2017 filed the lawsuit Monday against Dutch manufacturer KMG.
Kentucky Noah’s Ark attraction sues over damage
The Ark Encounter says in a federal lawsuit that heavy rains in 2017 and 2018 caused a landslide on its access road. The Courier Journal reports the attraction's insurance carriers refused to cover damages.
Kentucky AG sues leading insulin manufacturers
Defendants are Eli Lilly, Sanofi-Aventis and Novo Nordisk.
Lawsuit filed in explosion at UPS facility in Lexington
The May 30, 2018 explosion left four men injured.
People in wreck that killed Kentucky officer sue city agency
The Courier Journal reports Quentin Brady and three others were pulled over in December by Louisville Metro police Detective Deidre Mengedoht for possibly speeding.
Kentucky attorney general sues to block teacher subpoenas
Attorney General Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit Monday to try to block teacher subpoenas.
Kentucky county to pay $253K over claims of false billing
he Lexington Herald-Leader reported Thursday that the federal government sued Lee County and related agencies last year.
Lawsuit filed against two bars for DUI crash that killed family
The lawsuit alleges the bars served Joey Bailey drinks, despite obvious signs of intoxication.
Chicago to sue Smollett after he refuses to pay
The City of Chicago says Jussie Smollett has refused to pay more than $130,000 to reimburse costs of investigating what authorities say was a staged racist, anti-gay attack.
Kentucky motel clerk says boss told him he needed exorcism
The clerk say he had to quit after being subjected to religious discrimination and harassment.
