Public Justice

May 21, 2021 In Updates

Public Justice Announces Finalists for 2021 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award

The three finalist cases for Public Justice’s 2021 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award include landmark cases taking on police brutality and corruption in the City of East Cleveland, a historic breach-of-trust class action lawsuit granting thousands of Native Hawaiians their long-awaited homesteads, and holding…

May 18, 2021 In Blog Access to Justice

Ninth Circuit Upholds Roundup Verdict in Access to Justice Triumph

By Leslie Brueckner, Senior Attorney Throughout its nearly 40-year history, Public Justice has specialized in taking on corporate behemoths on behalf of consumers, workers, and others who are determined to fight back against dangerous products, dangerous workplaces and dangerous attempts to block the courthouse doors….

May 10, 2021 In Letters & Resources

Groups Urge Senate Leadership to End Qualified Immunity

View PDF May 10, 2021 The Honorable Charles Schumer Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20004 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20004 Re: End qualified immunity to ensure meaningful accountability measures in the Senate version of the Justice in Policing…

May 4, 2021 In Blog Consumers' Rights

The Tax Code Keeps Legal Help Out of Reach for Harmed Consumers. A Bill Could Change That

By Christine Hines National Association of Consumer Advocates Paul Bland Public Justice Executive Director Fee-shifting provisions in statutes serve to make so many legal actions on behalf of wronged consumers possible, but a serious issue with America’s tax laws is critically undermining them. A critical…

April 29, 2021 In Updates

Nominations Open for Huntington Hero Award

Public Justice is a public interest legal advocacy organization dedicated to pursuing high impact lawsuits to combat social and economic injustice, protect the Earth’s sustainability, and challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses. In 2020, Huntington Bank established the Huntington Hero Award to be presented…

April 28, 2021 In Letters & Resources

Letter to President Biden and Labor Secretary Walsh Urging Passage and Enforcement of Emergency Temporary Standard

View PDF April 28, 2021 To: President Biden, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, and Acting Director Shalanda Young The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 The Honorable Martin J. Walsh Secretary…

April 27, 2021 In PJ Action Food Project, Workers' Rights

Join Us in Protecting Essential Workers

Update: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare workers only. Public Justice issued a statement urging the Biden administration to expand the mandatory protections to workers in all dangerous workplaces. Tell the White House to Issue an Emergency…

April 23, 2021 In Blog Gender & Sexual Violence

GOP to Trans Youth: We Know You Better Than You Know Yourselves

How institutional rejection harms transgender youth. By Adrienne Spiegel, Seneca Falls Fellow This story was originally posted by The Advocate. Legislation rejecting trans kids began to circulate in state houses this January. At the same time, online, sprung a meme: “Tell me you’re X without telling me…

April 20, 2021 In Updates

Public Justice Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict

During the trial leading up to today’s verdict in Minneapolis, finding police officer Derek Chauvin responsible for the murder of George Floyd, special prosecutor Steve Schleicher asked the jury in the case to “Believe your eyes,” adding that, “What you saw, you saw.” The jury,…

March 24, 2021 In Updates Access to Justice, Class Action Preservation

Public Justice Joins Allies in Warning Against SCOTUS Ruling Unleashing Securities Fraud

Today, Public Justice joined three dozen groups and individuals in warning against a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Arkansas Teacher Retirement System v. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. that would roll back investor rights and unleash corporate misconduct. Oral argument in the case is scheduled for…