Fluvanna Correctional Center Lawsuit
The latest issue of C-Ville Weekly offers a look into our ongoing lawsuit on behalf of inmates of the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. Brenda Castañeda, our attorney on the case said, «In the end, the case is simple. Prisoners are sick or in pain, the state has a legal duty to take care of […]
Leer másFunding Restored to Wage Claim Unit
Legal Aid Justice Center is proud to have worked with Del. David Toscano and other partners statewide in our successful campaign to restore funding to the Department of Labor and Industry’s wage claim investigation unit. We look forward to helping the Commissioner ensure that Virginia’s workers are properly compensated for their efforts. Read more at […]
Leer másPassing of James Roche
We are all saddened at the recent passing of Jim Roche, a staunch advocate for elder care and valued member of the community. Jim’s leadership and support were instrumental in launching the Community Partnership for Improved Long-Term Care. More about Jim’s life and his many contributions to the community can be found in the Daily […]
Leer másGuestworkers Win $11 Million Judgment
The Legal Aid Justice Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center have won a judgment for more than $11 million against Eller & Sons Trees, Inc., and company owner Jerry Eller on behalf of more than 4,000 guestworkers. This decision resolves the latest case in a long-running campaign by foreign guestworkers who say they were […]
Leer más«I’m more than my worst day» – Expungement testimony
On a hot summer’s day in 2012, I made the worst mistake of my life. After getting off work on a Saturday, I took my two children to Wendy’s for lunch. They wanted to go to a friend’s pool party afterward so I drove to Walmart to buy them float vests and goggles. My daughter […]
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