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Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.

What good is a law if the courts do not uphold it?

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Lawsuit settlement:

ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

The payment is part of a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate statement on-air that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.

Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran

The lawsuit, submitted to the US District Court in Washington, outlines Iran’s financial and logistical support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations dedicated to Israel’s destruction.

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

A lawsuit filed against the hospital accused the doctors and staff of creating a hostile and intimidating environment for the Jewish patients being treated.

Over Gaza war

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever

Ben & Jerry's files lawsuit against its parent company, alleging it prevented the ice cream maker from voicing its stance on the Gaza conflict.

Immigration laws and the 2024 election

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, immigration remains a hot-button issue that candidates and voters alike are grappling with.

Lawsuit uncovers antisemitism in Santa Ana School District

The ADL, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, AJC, and Covington & Burling to add supporting evidence in lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) for violations of California’s open meetings laws.

Rescued hostage sues US nonprofit that employed his captor

Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued during Operation Arnon, files lawsuit against People Media Project, which employed the man who held Almog and 2 other hostages captive in his Gaza apartment.

5th-grade graduation attack:

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault

Family who were beaten by Muslim family shouting 'free Palestine at Brooklyn elementary school graduation accuses school of allowing antisemitic incitement, leading to attack.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

Louisiana: Nine families sue to challenge Ten Commandments law

Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools.

Lawsuit settlement

Columbia students to receive 'safety escorts' following protests

Columbia University reaches settlement in class-action lawsuit over intimidation and harassment of Jewish students during anto-Israel protests on campus.

Reservist collapses after being targeted by serial plaintiff

Ron Yaakobi returned from the battle and discovered a class action lawsuit against him for millions of shekels, filed by a pair of serial plaintiffs.

Incognito mode? Google tracked you anyway

Google agreed to destroy billions of records as part of a lawsuit in which it is accused of tracking and documenting user data who activated the "Incognito Mode" feature on its popular Google chrome browser.

Israelis sue United Airlines after daughter burned

Couple says their 6-year-old daughter was 'scarred and disfigured' when food served too hot slid off defective tray table during flight to Newark, airline did not provide adequate medical assistance.

Lawsuit in the US

Israeli-Americans sue Iran over October 7 massacre

Dozens of victims and relatives of victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre file lawsuit in New York court, demand one billion dollars in compensation from Iran.

The ICJ is a serial abuser of international law

At the same time the court monitors Israel’s every act minutely like a prisoner on death row. Opinion.

Noa Kirel sues TikTok Israel for year-end review

Attorneys for the Eurovision star sued TikTok and a public relations firm for a claim that Kirel was second to artist Anna Zak on TikTok in 2023.

Honenu director sues for claims about meeting with Netanyahu

Shmuel Medad, founder of Honenu, is suing journalist Uri Blau for reporting that Medad pretended his daughter was a hostage.

Minnesota woman seeks 50K for 5-hour dental surgery

Kathleen Wilson of Minnesota is suing her dentist for operating for 5 hours and performing more than 20 procedures in a single appointment.

Landmark decision declares Google an illegal monopoly

A jury has ruled that Google has worked illegally to take exclusive control of the mobile app payment market.

X sues media watchdog over report on pro-Nazi content

Site formerly known as Twitter sues Media Matters, alleging it defamed the platform.

Unilever beats lawsuit over Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Unilever that claimed it misled investors over Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria.

Teen who tried to use fake IDs accuses hotel of antisemitism

A dispute over fake IDs led a teen to accuse a 5-star hotel of Holocaust denial — and rope in Drake.

Judge rejects Trump's countersuit against writer

Federal judge tosses out Trump’s countersuit against E. Jean Carroll, the writer who won a lawsuit against him.

Spain:

Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott

Court accepts lawsuit by Action and Communication on the Middle East following former Barcelona Mayor's decision to support BDS.

Writer who sued Trump asks judge to dismiss his countersuit

E. Jean Carroll, who won a lawsuit against former President, asks judge to dismiss Trump’s countersuit that she defamed him.

This Jewish CEO is challenging New York's concealed carry law

Citing antisemitism, the CEO of Kars4Kids is challenging New York’s concealed carry law in court.

Miami Beach to pay synagogue $1.3 million in discrimination suit

Small Orthodox synagogue accuses city of discrimination by sending inspectors more than once a week on average for 2 years

Ben-Gvir sues left-wing activist for half a million shekel

Itamar Ben-Gvir is denying claims made against him by activist Gilad Sadeh and claiming five hundred thousand shekels in compensation.

Lawsuit by Arabic newspaper against ex-Canadian senator dropped

Lawsuit dismissed after Linda Frum successfully argues case was violation of her right to free speech and participation in public debate.

E. Jean Carroll seeks $10 million more from Trump

Columnist who won $5 million abuse suit against former President seeks to hold him liable for remarks he made after the verdict.

E. Jean Carroll may sue Trump a 3rd time over CNN comments

Only days after winning $5 million defamation suit against Trump, Carroll considers again suing ex-president for defamation.

Trump appeals judgment in abuse suit

Former President appeals $5 million judgment awarded by Manhattan federal jury which found he abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll.

Trump found liable in sexual abuse suit, must pay $5M in damages

E. Jean Carroll wins lawsuit accusing ex-president of sexual abuse and defamation, Trump ordered to pay damages.

Victory for right-wing movement:

Elections Committee apologizes for slandering 'Im Tirtzu'

As part of settlement after lawsuit by Im Tirtzu, Elections Committee acknowledges inaccurate statements against the movement.

Judge throws out Trump lawsuit against New York Times

Trump ordered to pay legal costs of NY Times and three reporters after lawsuit alleging 'personal vendetta' again him dismissed.

Adidas sued in US over cancelled deal with Kanye West

Adidas cut ties with West in October after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Jewish reporter suing NYC bar for refusing service over Zionism

Conservative reporter allegedly humiliated on date and kicked out of Brooklyn bar over Zionist views by angry bartender.

Lapid: 'We'll cancel the Draft Law at the first opportunity'

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid calls Draft Law 'National Shirk Law,' suggests holding discussions on it.

Fox News, Dominion reach settlement in defamation suit

Dominion filed the lawsuit in March of 2021, claiming Fox defamed it by airing false claims about the company’s machines.

Dominion defamation trial against Fox News delayed

Dominion Voting Systems defamation trial against Fox News now scheduled to begin on Tuesday.

Trump suing former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500 million

Lawsuit alleges Cohen violated attorney-client relationship for 'malicious... and wholly self-serving ends.'

For 7 hours:

Trump answers questions in New York fraud lawsuit

Former President meets New York’s attorney general in connection with lawsuit over his company’s business practices.

Judge rules:

Dominion can’t bring up Jan. 6 riots in trial against Fox News

Dominion filed the lawsuit in March of 2021, suing the network for $1.6 billion over false claims about the company’s machines.

Jewish man sues Arab attacker for NIS 120,000

Haredi man who was attacked in Jerusalem during May 2021 conflict sues convicted attacker who repeatedly struck and injured him.

Roger Waters threatens to sue German cities over canceled shows

Musician to take legal action after Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne councils attempt to stop him from performing over alleged antisemitism.

Fox publicly supported, privately mocked Trump’s election claims

Defamation case against Fox News reveals what Carlson, Hannity and Ingraham privately thought about Trump's election fraud crusade.

Britain:

Case against uni for failing Hamas essay to be heard in court

Jewish student's case against Leeds University over lecturer who allegedly failed her for paper criticizing Hamas proceeding to trial.

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of cinematographer shot on set

Parents and sister of “Rust” cinematographer file new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and others involved in the film.

Man suing Burger King after accidentally eating cheeseburger

Burger King sued by man who assumed burger contained vegan cheese after seeing out of date sign saying location was kosher.

Trump sues journalist over recorded interviews

Former President suing Bob Woodward over interview recordings Trump alleges he didn’t agree could be included in an audiobook.

German NGOs sue Twitter over antisemitic posts

Landmark lawsuit seeks to compel Twitter to remove antisemitic content illegal under German law, including Holocaust denial.

Jewish heirs seek return of Picasso sold under duress during WWII

Family suing NY's Guggenheim Museum for return of $200 million painting that their ancestors sold before fleeing Nazi Germany.

Heirs of German Jew sue for return of van Gogh painting

Family of German Jewish banker forced by Nazis to sell painting are suing Japanese insurance company for artwork's return.

Kanye West lawyers resort to newspaper ads to tell him they quit

After being unable to contact West for months, firm representing rapper in copyright lawsuit publishes ads telling him they've had enough.

NY judge throws out Trump motion to dismiss $250M lawsuit

Judge rules that lawsuit brought by NY AG against Trump family for financial fraud will proceed.

Florida:

HOA sues resident whose gate made it easier to get to synagogue

Boca Raton homeowners association accused of discriminating against Jewish residents who use gate as shortcut to synagogue on Shabbat.

Jan 6 riot:

Trump sued over wrongful death of Capitol Police officer

Officer Brian Sicknick died a day after being attacked with bear spray on January 6 by Trump supporter.