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Des Moines, facing wrongful death suit, wants police video included
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An amended complaint in a wrongful death lawsuit takes still images from an Iowa cop's bodycam, so the City of Des Moines says the full footage should be viewed. -
Des Moines cops sued after fatal shooting of teen with gun to his head
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - The City of Des Moines, Iowa, and its police are blamed for the death of a 16-year-old who held a gun to his head during a standoff. -
Lawyers get sued for losing woman's discrimination lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Failed discrimination litigation has turned into a battle between the plaintiff and the lawyers she says botched her case and charged her more than $400,000. -
Class action lawsuit alleges Citgo's 303 tractor hydraulic fluid exposed equipment to risk of damage
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – An Iowa man alleges a brand of tractor hydraulic fluid is misleadingly labeled and has the potential to damage equipment. -
Trust born out of Texas life settlement company sues insurance firm in Iowa court, alleges overcharging
DES MOINES (Legal Newsline) – A Texas-based trust born out of the bankruptcy reorganization of a high-profile life settlement company is involved in a lawsuit against an insurance company over claims it inflated monthly charges on policies. -
Federal courts back Justice Department's position in 2 religious liberty cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal courts have upheld the U.S. Justice Department's (DOJ) positions on two separate cases involving religious liberty issues, according to the department. -
Individuals claim Navient Solutions harassed them with calls over family member's loans
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Two Pennsylvania consumers allege a student loan servicer is unlawfully contacting them regarding a family member's loan. -
United Airlines moves to dismiss lawsuit over death of soon-to-be world's largest rabbit
The airline, which has come under fire several times this calendar year, has moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the company over the loss of a rabbit on a transatlantic flight. The rabbit, named Simon, allegedly died during the trip and was cremated by the airline without the owners' authorization. -
CenturyLink accused of overcharging Iowa customers
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Two Iowa residents allege that they were overcharged for services from an internet and telephone company.