Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker: 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial
UPDATE: A jury deliberated for five hours before reaching a verdict in Abby Zwerner's multi-million dollar lawsuit against Dr. Ebony Parker. More
November 6, 2025
Civil Lawsuits
Civil cases refer to legal disputes between two or more parties stemming from non-criminal matters, such as contract or property disputes, personal injury claims, or family law matters like divorce and child custody.
Susan Lorincz threatens to sue victim’s family in handwritten letter
In a letter filed with the court, Suzan Lorincz accused Ajike Owens' family of slander, defamation of character and libel. More
November 3, 2025
‘I thought I had died’: Abby Zwerner details being shot by 6-year-old
Abby Zwerner said there are gaps in her memory from the day of the shooting, but remembers thinking that she was dying. More
October 30, 2025
Florida appeals court overturns Maya Kowalski’s $213 million judgment
A Florida appeals court ruled that Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital was immune from some of the claims brought by the Kowalski family. More
October 29, 2025
Ex-wife of Angels employee says team failed her drug-addicted husband
Eric Kay’s ex-wife said the Angels ignored red flags about his drug use and claims she warned staff he had pills for Tyler Skaggs months before the pitcher’s fatal overdose. More
October 29, 2025
Karen Read denies responsibility for John O’Keefe’s death in new filing
In a formal response to a lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family, Karen Read denied allegations she was responsible for his death. More
October 23, 2025
Alec Baldwin’s malicious prosecution lawsuit moves to federal court
A lawsuit by Alec Baldwin alleging malicious prosecution in the 2021 fatal 'Rust' set shooting has been reinstated and moved to federal court. More
October 23, 2025
Mike Trout testifies he saw no signs of drug use from Tyler Skaggs
Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified that he loved his teammate Tyler Skaggs like a brother and never saw signs of drug use before he died. More
October 21, 2025
Judge reinstates wrongful death lawsuit against Adam Montgomery
UPDATE: A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Adam Montgomery is back on track after a judge reinstated the case. More
October 15, 2025
Trial underway over LA Angels’ alleged role in Tyler Skaggs’ death
The civil case in a Santa Ana courtroom comes more than six years after 27-year-old Tyler Skaggs was found dead in a hotel room. More
October 14, 2025
SCOTUS rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4B judgment in Sandy Hook case
Alex Jones filed for bankruptcy in late 2022, and his lawyers told the justices that the 'plaintiffs have no possible hope of collecting' the entire judgment. More
October 14, 2025
Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez booked at Marion County Jail
An Indiana judge ruled that Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez must be booked and fingerprinted before he leaves the state. More
October 13, 2025
Judge tosses Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s song
A federal judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group over a Kendrick Lamar dis track. More
October 11, 2025
O’Keefe family adds prominent California attorney to civil case against Karen Read
The O'Keefe family added a high-profile California attorney to their wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read. More
October 10, 2025
Victim files civil suit against Mark Sanchez, Fox Corporation
Victim Perry Tole has filed a civil lawsuit against Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez and the Fox Corporation followed the alleged altercation. More
October 7, 2025
Judge allows O’Keefes’ civil case against Karen Read to move forward
A judge dismissed one claim in a civil lawsuit filed against Karen Read, who faces a wrongful death claim in John O'Keefe's death. More
October 6, 2025
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner say Ray J falsely claimed he was working with federal investigators on a racketeering case against them. More
October 3, 2025
Man arrested outside Travis Kelce’s home trying to serve papers to Taylor Swift
Justin Fisher was arrested after jumping the fence at Travis Kelce's home in an attempt to serve Taylor Swift papers. More
September 24, 2025
Family of boy killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion files $100M lawsuit
Thomas Cooper's family files $100M civil lawsuit after the hyperbaric chamber the 5-year-old boy was in caught fire and exploded. More
September 24, 2025
Karen Read wants Michael Proctor, McCabes, Alberts added to O’Keefe suit
Karen Read wants McCabes, Alberts, Michael Proctor, and Brian Higgins added to John O'Keefe's family's civil suit. More
September 22, 2025
Student dragged from car and beaten by police files federal lawsuit
Prosecutors announced in August that they would take no action after determining the conduct of Officer D. Bowers did not constitute a crime. More
September 14, 2025
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed she was assaulted
A jury ruled in favor of Cardi B after a security guard had accused her of assaulting her at a doctor's office in 2018. More
September 3, 2025
Emani Ellis v. Cardi B: Daily Trial Updates
UPDATE: In a victory for Cardi B, a jury rejected all claims in a civil lawsuit filed by a security guard who said the rapper attacked her. More
September 2, 2025
Biggest moments from Cardi B’s assault trial ahead of closings
Proceedings this week lasted three days, with both rapper Cardi B and former security guard Emani Ellis testifying. More
August 28, 2025
Cardi B testifies security guard followed, recorded her in verbal spat
UPDATE: Cardi B returned to the stand to address claims she assaulted security guard Emani Ellis, saying there was no physical contact. More
August 27, 2025
Katy Perry testifies she’s seeking ‘justice’ at trial over $15M mansion
The dispute involves a $15 million mansion Katy Perry and former partner Orlando Bloom bought in 2020. More
August 27, 2025
Ex-security guard testifies Cardi B cursed, spat on her, cut her
Plaintiff Emani Ellis testified that Cardi B spat on her, body shamed her and used racial slurs during an altercation in an elevator. More
August 26, 2025
Kyle Chrisley suing Tenn. county and deputies, wants jury trial
Kyle Chrisley, son of Todd and Julie Chrisley, is suing Rutherford County and two deputies claiming unfair arrest. More
August 20, 2025
Karen Read wants emotional distress claims tossed from O’Keefe lawsuit
John O'Keefe's family pointed to Karen Read's relationship with blogger Aiden Kearney, aka Turtleboy, as evidence in their case. More
August 13, 2025
Ruby Franke’s ex-husband sues Jodi Hildebrandt for medical malpractice
Kevin Franke filed a lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt, accusing her of medical malpractice and demanding a jury trial. More
August 11, 2025