Topic: Lawsuits
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Domestic Violence Survivors Who Call the Cops Risk Eviction in Some Places
Some cities require landlords to evict tenants who call 911 3 times within 4 months. The rule puts women in grave danger.
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Gas Shortage Underscores NYC's Move Away From Hybrid Cabs
A taxi lobby has fought the city's efforts toward a fuel-efficient fleet — and won.
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Olympics 2012
Londoners Go To Court Over Olympics Missiles
Residents of an East London apartment tower are hoping the legal system will save them from having to host missiles on their roof during the Olympics.
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Newcastle, Australia: World Capital of Tree Drama
For the second time in less than a year, this seaside community is in an uproar over something to do with trees.
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Is the Biker Rights Movement Gaining Momentum?
A new anti-harassment law in Berkeley and a building-access law in San Francisco are both the second of their kind.
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L.A.'s $1.5 Billion Sidewalk Problem
Sidewalk disrepair and inaccessibility are the subject of new lawsuits against the city.
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How Should Metros Respond to Emergencies?
NYC subway riders trapped on A train last winter sue the city for a "policy that will benefit the public now and for years to come"
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Democracy in America
Fixing a City by Dividing It Up
Escondido is almost half Latino, but has elected only one Hispanic city councilman in 120 years. A new lawsuit aims to change that
