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After reaching a settlement agreement in a shareholder lawsuit, Lyft will make much-needed changes to improve rider safety. According to a report from Reuters, the popular ride-sharing company will strengthen its reporting process for sexual violence, starting with improvements to its “Alert 911 Silently” app. The company will also enhance training protocols, business conduct, and ethics codes. Learn more about the settlement and the changes it’s forcing here: https://lnkd.in/g5Xm5d94 

In April 2023, 37-year-old Brandon Pace died while in custody at Tipton Correctional Center after being restrained and pepper sprayed by corrections officers, who then denied him medical care as he cried out that he couldn’t breathe and needed help for more than four hours.    Last week, Brandon's mother filed a lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections for the wrongful death of her son. FeganScott’s Lynn Ellenberger, one of the attorneys leading the suit, and Brandon’s sister, Bethany Pace, spoke with KRCG 13 about the family's pursuit of justice View the full story from KRCG here: https://lnkd.in/gT57dyjM

ICYMI: FeganScott is seeking class certification to represent all Black student-athletes at Division I HBCUs who may have been discriminated against by a flawed NCAA academic benchmark – the Academic Performance Program (APP). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g437zzFg If you are a current HBCU Division I student-athlete and would like to speak with our attorneys about joining our fight against the NCAA, visit: https://lnkd.in/dRf59pk

The Missouri Department of Corrections continues to violate the state's Sunshine Laws, depriving families of information about how their loved ones died at the hands of those who swore to protect them. Fegan Scott is investigating the Department's wrongful denials of lawful Sunshine Law requests. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cN2xWx

Please join us in welcoming our three newest FeganScott attorneys: Georgia Zacest, Dawn Ehlke, and Shannon Lohrentz. Each brings extensive experience and expertise across different practice areas to our firm, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional client results. Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/eV_4Qtns

FeganScott has filed a class action lawsuit against CDK Global as part of a team of affiliated law firms. The lawsuit claims that the dealership software solutions company failed to maintain data security measures, resulting in two cyberattacks that impacted over 15,000 auto dealers, repair shops, and other businesses and caused weeks-long software outages. According to the complaint, the incidents cost CDK Global customers hundreds of millions of dollars in lost business. Read more about the lawsuit: https://lnkd.in/gcfFpuZz Automotive industry professionals – if the CDK Global software outages impacted your business, contact our firm to learn more about your rights: https://lnkd.in/dRf59pk

The celebrations continue—we're proud to share that FeganScott attorneys Jonathan Lindenfeld and Megan Shannon have been named to the 5th Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch! Congratulations, Jonathan, on the well-deserved acknowledgment of your work in product liability litigation, and Megan, on your exceptional advocacy on behalf of consumers in mass tort and class action litigation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaRpFah4

Congratulations to FeganScott Founding Partners Beth Fegan and Tim Scott on being named to the 31st Edition of Best Lawyers in America guide! The annual Best Lawyers guide is one of the most respected publications in the legal industry, and for the third consecutive year, Beth has been recognized in the Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs category for her advocacy on behalf of consumers who’ve been wronged, physically and financially, by defective products. Tim joined her in the guide, marking his fourth consecutive year of being recognized for his expertise in personal injury litigation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gaRpFah4

More news out of Missouri regarding the Missouri Department of Corrections – five former officers have been charged with the death of inmate Othel Moore, who died of asphyxiation after being pepper sprayed. The criminal charges followed an independent investigation by law enforcement agencies. According to FeganScott attorney Lynn Ellenberger, who has been following the events closely, Mr. Moore’s death is not an isolated incident – other inmates have died in custody after the use of force, such as pepper spray, and an independent investigation is essential to ensure all those involved are held accountable. Read more about the incident: https://bit.ly/4fsr6Lg

Earlier this year, the Department of Justice released new guidelines for the prosecution of sexual assault cases, encouraging a trauma-informed approach that supports survivors and prioritizes their well-being. Learn more about the guidelines in this Q&A with FeganScott attorneys: https://bit.ly/4fe1stt