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Justly Prudent Files Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit Against MPD And One Of Its Officers

Justly Prudent Files Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit Against MPD And One Of Its Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Justly Prudent announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit to seek justice for the egregious actions of a Metropolitan Police Department officer that resulted in the unlawful arrest of a father who simply called 911 to seek assistance for his teenage daughter’s mental health crisis.


Justly Prudent Files Wrongful Eviction Lawsuit Against Parkview Gardens, LP

Justly Prudent Files Wrongful Eviction Lawsuit Against Parkview Gardens, LP

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Maryland – Today, Justly Prudent announced the filing of a wrongful eviction lawsuit on behalf of Hashmatullah Rasooly and Wazhma Rasooly against Parkview Gardens, LP (“Parkview”). The complaint, filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland, seeks redress for the egregious and unlawful conduct on the part of Parkview that left the Rasooly family homeless


Justly Prudent Files Lawsuit Against Optum, Inc. For Discriminatory Practices In Medical Reimbursement Claims

Justly Prudent Files Lawsuit Against Optum, Inc. For Discriminatory Practices In Medical Reimbursement Claims

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, April 23, 2024 – Today, Justly Prudent announced the filing of a discrimination lawsuit on behalf of Choice Pain & Rehabilitation Center, LLC (“Choice Pain”) against Optum, Inc., and its Maryland operations, collectively referred to as “Optum.” The complaint, filed in the Circuit Court of Maryland for Prince George’s County, seeks redress for substantial financial losses incurred by Choice Pain due to Optum's discriminatory denial of insurance reimbursement claims.


Justly Prudent challenges Prince George’s County and Officials over unlawful business closures

Justly Prudent challenges Prince George’s County and Officials over unlawful business closures

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Maryland – Today, Justly Prudent announced the filing of a significant civil rights lawsuit against Prince George’s County and members of its Nuisance Abatement Board (NAB) for engaging in a pattern of unlawfully stripping County residents of their constitutional rights under the false pretense of tackling public nuisances.


JD Howlette Law Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against The City Of Mt. Rainier And Prince George’s County

JD Howlette Law Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against The City Of Mt. Rainier And Prince George’s County

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Maryland, December 12, 2023 – JD Howlette Law, a firm committed to championing civil rights and individual liberties, today announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit against The City of Mt. Rainier, Prince George’s County, and individual defendants Alma Ferrufino, Ukkundo'Oohwaka, and Darrell Terry.


JD Howlette Law Defends Military Veteran In Legal Battle Against Property Restoration Company

JD Howlette Law Defends Military Veteran In Legal Battle Against Property Restoration Company

MANATEE COUNTY, FL, November 9, 2023 – We recently entered an appearance on behalf of Brenda Elze, a military veteran and single mother of two, in her legal battle against CRDN (DKM Cleaners LLC). The property restoration company charged Ms. Elze a staggering $127,000 to allegedly clean and restore her personal belongings following the destruction of her home caused by Hurricane Ian.


JD Howlette Law Files Unlawful Discrimination Lawsuit Against U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development

JD Howlette Law Files Unlawful Discrimination Lawsuit Against U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development

WASHINGTON, DC, October 17, 2023 – JD Howlette Law recently announced the filing of a federal civil rights complaint against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). Filed on behalf of Plaintiff Mustafa Ak, the complaint alleges that HUD unlawfully discriminated against Mr. Ak on the basis of his ethnicity and national origin in its administration of a federally-financed program.


JD Howlette Law files unlawful retaliation lawsuit against U.S. Dep't of Justice

JD Howlette Law files unlawful retaliation lawsuit against U.S. Dep't of Justice

WASHINGTON, DC, September 12, 2023 - JD Howlette Law announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of former federal employee, Anna Anderson. The complaint alleges a series of retaliatory actions taken against Ms. Anderson by the DOJ following her refusal to retract a race-based discrimination complaint she filed against a supervisor who was eligible for a GS-15 promotion.


JD Howlette Law Takes On Discriminatory Housing Case In Tampa, Florida

JD Howlette Law Takes On Discriminatory Housing Case In Tampa, Florida

TAMPA, Florida, August 2, 2023 – JD Howlette Law announced its representation in a pivotal federal lawsuit involving allegations of unlawful discriminatory housing practices in Tampa, Florida.


JD Howlette Law Sues Prince George's County For Violation Of Homeowner's Fifth Amendment Rights

JD Howlette Law Sues Prince George's County For Violation Of Homeowner's Fifth Amendment Rights

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Maryland, May 22, 2023 - Today, we announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit against Prince George's County for implementing policies and customs that deprived native Prince Georgian, Garnell Walls, of the beneficial use of his property in Brandywine. In 1978, Walls purchased land in Brandywine with the intent of building a single-family residence on it.