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Maricopa County Recorder suing Kari Lake for …

6/23/2023
PHOENIX — Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer is suing failed gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake, saying she “spread intentional or reckless falsehoods” about his role in the 2022 election that harmed him and his family and resulted in threats of violence and death for family members.

Chandler Schools hires legal firms for social media …

6/7/2023
The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board recently decided to join in a lawsuit against the largest social media companies in the country. At a recent meeting, the board voted …

Drowning victim's family files lawsuit against Tempe

5/31/2023
The family of Sean Bickings, the man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake in 2022, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Tempe after allegedly failing to implement new safety measures. 

Scottsdale settles lawsuit for $78,000

5/4/2023
The City of Scottsdale is settling a lawsuit with a man who claims to have tripped on a sidewalk panel and fell for $78,000. The city council approved the settlement as part of it’s consent …

Tempe community divided ahead of May election on …

4/12/2023
Tempe residents are speaking out in gusto, in support of and against, the proposed Tempe Entertainment District, which has been steeping in controversy despite being approved unanimously by city council.

Tempe Entertainment District supporters bite back at …

3/31/2023
Supporters of the Tempe Entertainment District have responded to those against the project who have cited grievances.

Former Buckeye Police Officer faces no charges arrest …

3/8/2023
A jury’s decision ruled that former Buckeye police Officer David Grossman will not be charged in a federal trial that was to decide whether Grossman used excessive force when confronting Connor Leibel, a then teenager with autism. This incident occurred in 2017 when Leibel was 14.

Peoria to get estimated $2.4M from opioid settlement

2/23/2023
A number of state and local governments have filed lawsuits against opioid makers and distributors to recoup billions in tax dollars spent dealing with the opioid crisis.

Phoenix council amends sign mandate

1/26/2023
A lawsuit filed against the city of Phoenix for alleged censorship on private property leading up to Super Bowl festivities took another turn this week. On Wednesday, Phoenix city councilors …

Legal battle percolates amid Scottsdale pulling Rio …

1/17/2023
Drought problems continue to plague the Rio Verde Foothills community with residents filing a lawsuit against the city of Scottsdale after water was officially cut off on Jan. 1 to around 500 homes.

Goldwater Institute, city spar before big game

1/12/2023
The Phoenix City Council is expected to vote on tweaking language involving temporary signage after a lawsuit was filed against the city this week. The lawsuit, filed by the Goldwater Institute, …

Family sues Maricopa County Jail for wrongful death

1/5/2023
The family of a man who died early in 2021 while in custody of Phoenix Police and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies is suing both, saying those responding didn’t recognize the man had a mental illness.