Lawsuit
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PublishedJune 18, 2021
Attorney General, Camp Bomazeen supporters sue Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts
Bomazeen supporters seek to regain local control of Belgrade youth camp officials nearly sold to raise funds to pay off council debt.
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PublishedJune 11, 2021
Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court
I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.
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PublishedJune 8, 2021
Family of Woolwich man killed in car crash sues driver, truck rental company
The suit, stemming from a 2019 crash, alleges that Penske Truck Leasing should never have rented to William Young of Topsham, based on Young's driving record.
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PublishedMay 8, 2021
Commentary: Beachfront ownership lawsuit challenges Maine Law Court errors
It remains to be seen whether Maine courts are willing to correct legal and scientific mistakes of the past.
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PublishedMay 3, 2021
Jay paper mill owners file lawsuit against Florida company connected to 2020 explosion
Pixelle Specialty Solutions and related companies claim that on April 15, 2020 a digester ruptured at the Androscoggin Mill as a result of failed welds, holding Trico Mechanical Contractors, Inc. responsible.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2020
Maine Voices: No COVID-19 relief? Blame lawsuit hoax
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists that any aid package must include sweeping liability immunity for corporations that put profits over safety.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2020
UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown
They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System's decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2020
Another View: Lawsuit against its ex-CEO keeps #MeToo on McDonald’s menu
Strong policies governing employee behavior are important. But they are effective only if they are enforced.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2020
Richmond nonprofit sues CMP over tower lights, radar plan
The crux of the lawsuit is split between concerns that the radiation emitted by the radar could cause health problems and how the tower lights impact local wildlife.
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PublishedMay 28, 2020
ACLU steps in to support Maine’s online privacy law
Internet industry groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which takes effect in July and is seen as one of the strictest in the country.