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Skip to main content CASES Tipline 1-888-381-2889 Main navigation Cases Attorneys All Attorneys Steve W. Berman, Managing Partner Thomas M. Sobol, Executive Robert B. Carey, Executive France Team U.K. Team Newsroom Press Releases Blog Practices Anti-Terrorism Antitrust Litigation Automotive Litigation Child Sexual Abuse Civil & Human Rights Litigation Civil & Human Rights Litigation Practice Civil & Human Rights Legal Team Social Justice FAQ Class Action Consumer Rights Data Breach, Privacy & Cybersecurity Emissions Litigation Employment Litigation Environmental Litigation First Responder Litigation Governmental Representation High Tech Litigation Intellectual Property Investor Fraud Personal Injury Litigation Pharmaceutical Fraud Sexual Abuse & Harassment Sports Litigation Veterans & Military Servicemember Litigation Whistleblower About About the Firm Firm Story In the Media Our Advantage Contingency Fee Working at Hagens Berman Cycling Teams Success Landmark Cases Victories & Settlements Awards & Recognition Testimonials Contact Contact Us Offices Media Inquiries Careers Civil & Human Rights Main navigation Civil & Human Rights Litigation Practice Civil & Human Rights Legal Team Social Justice FAQ Hagens Berman has built its reputation on a willingness and ability to take on extraordinarily challenging cases, setting us apart from other firms. Our firm has taken down some of the world's most well-financed and aggressive legal adversaries. Our tenacity carries over to our work upholding civil and human rights, where we tackle cases with exceptionally difficult legal barriers. Hagens Berman has the legal savvy and resources to deliver top-notch results for our clients, and our firm has represented individuals and organizations in some of the more difficult civil rights challenges that have arisen in the past two decades. PROTECTING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW In doing so, we’ve managed cases that have presented very complex legal and factual issues, which were often related to highly charged political and historical events. Our clients have included such diverse communities as World War II prisoners of war, conscripted civilians and entire villages. In this cutting-edge practice area, the firm vigilantly keeps abreast of new state and national legislation and case-law developments. We achieve positive precedents by zealously prosecuting in our clients’ interests. Related Cases CASES IN THE NEWS All Cases Washington State First Responder LEOFF Retirement Fund Hagens Berman is investigating the rights of Washington state first responders who receive benefits under the Washington Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Act MORE City of Sycamore Water Contamination Residents of Sycamore, Illinois, have sued the city in a class action, alleging that the city of Sycamore created a public health crisis through decades of negligence. MORE Chiquita Anti-Terrorism Hagens Berman represents American citizens harmed by Colombian terrorists that Chiquita paid so that it could grow bananas in Colombia in regions that were controlled by the terrorists. MORE Dole Bananas Hagens Berman brought a class-action lawsuit alleging that Dole Food Company lies to consumers about its environmental record in terms of its banana-growing practices. MORE Civil & Human Rights Cases Results per page: 2550100 GO Case Name Sort descending Practice areas Date Filed Status Chiquita Anti-Terrorism Anti-Terrorism, Civil & Human Rights 03/13/2007 Settled City of Sycamore Water Contamination Civil & Human Rights, Environmental Litigation, Class Action 10/30/2020 Settled Dole Bananas Civil & Human Rights, Consumer Protection, Environmental Litigation, Class Action 11/13/2012 Settled FARC Anti-Terrorism Anti-Terrorism, Civil & Human Rights 12/30/2018 Judgment for Client Hungarian Gold Train Civil & Human Rights, Class Action Settled Idaho Grass Burning Civil & Human Rights, Environmental Litigation, Personal Injury, Class Action 04/10/2003 Settled Rio Tinto Environmental & Human Rights Abuse Civil & Human Rights, Environmental Litigation, Class Action 11/02/2000 Dismissed Washington Apple Growers Wage Suppression Civil & Human Rights, Employment Litigation, Class Action 03/28/2000 Settled Washington State First Responder LEOFF Retirement Fund Civil & Human Rights, Class Action, First Responder Litigation Investigation Civil & Human Rights News Feb 26, 2026Washington State First Responder LEOFF Retirement FundHagens Berman Prepares to Defend Retirement Rights of Washington State First Responders as State Senate Weighs Bill Threatening to Strip Away $3.3B in BenefitsNov 2, 2020City of Sycamore Water ContaminationSycamore, Illinois, Residents Sue City for Toxic Tap Water That Sickens LocalsApr 24, 2013Rio Tinto Environmental & Human Rights AbuseSupreme Court Vacates Ninth Circuit Rul