Liability

Court Rules Against Black Lives Matter Leader in Liability Case Over Attack on Police Officer at Protest.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer who was held responsible for a violent incident involving a police officer at a protest he had arranged. Civil rights activist Deray Mckesson was sued by an unnamed Baton Rouge officer, referred to as “John Doe,” for … Read more

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Protects Exxon Mobil Corp. from Liability in Texas Plant Explosion Case

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Houston, Texas – Exxon Mobil Corp. is no longer liable for the injuries sustained by nearly two dozen subcontractor workers during a fire and explosion at a chemical plant in 2019. The workers, covered by workers’ compensation insurance, are now unable to seek further claims against the company, according to a recent ruling by the … Read more