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New York trans woman settles landmark lawsuit affirming transgender rights while in custody

The settlement between DeAnna LeTray and law enforcement in New York resulted in significant policy changes affirming the rights of incarcerated transgender individuals.

Lansing Community College settles data breach suit

Lansing Community College will pay $1.45 million to settle claims from a significant data breach affecting over 750,000 individuals.

Texas Man Drops Suit Against Women Who Helped Ex-Wife Get Abortion Pills

Marcus Silva dropped a lawsuit against three women aiding abortion access in Texas, signaling a potential retreat from fear-based legal tactics.
The case's dismissal highlights the challenges faced in instigating fear against abortion support amidst legal battles.
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Nearly four years later, Angelo Quinto's family struggles daily to move forward

Angelo Quinto's death due to police restraint during a mental health crisis sparked significant changes in California's handling of similar incidents.

Explaining a Major Education Settlement in California

The State of California settled a lawsuit for $2 billion, accusing it of failing to provide equal education during pandemic school closures.
New national data shows that students across the country, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are struggling to catch up on learning lost during the pandemic.

Nearly four years later, Angelo Quinto's family struggles daily to move forward

Angelo Quinto's death due to police restraint during a mental health crisis sparked significant changes in California's handling of similar incidents.

Explaining a Major Education Settlement in California

The State of California settled a lawsuit for $2 billion, accusing it of failing to provide equal education during pandemic school closures.
New national data shows that students across the country, especially those from low-income backgrounds, are struggling to catch up on learning lost during the pandemic.
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Qantas Airways' 'Ghost Flights' Scandal Deceived Nearly a Million Customers

Qantas's 'ghost-flight' scandal revealed misleading ticketing practices affecting nearly one million customers, resulting in a significant payout and management changes.

A police officer sued after he was allegedly ousted for giving a traffic ticket to a friend of the chief

The NYPD officer settlement underscores the misuse of 'courtesy cards' in traffic infractions without real departmental changes.
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Inmate's Wife Subjected to Cavity Search Will Get $5.6 Million in Settlement

Christina Cardenas received a $5.6 million settlement after a traumatic and invasive search by prison officials during a visit to her husband.

Stronach family legal dispute ends with settlement out of court, company says | CBC News

The Stronach Group has settled a lawsuit involving family members over management disputes, allowing for a unified company and family to move forward.

Mr. Cooper, ACI to settle lawsuit over unauthorized mortgage payments

Mr. Cooper settles a lawsuit with ACI Payments over unauthorized mortgage payment issues affecting its customers.
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Fraud NYC Funeral Home To Pay More Than $600K In Class Action

R. G. Ortiz Funeral Homes settled a lawsuit by paying over $604,000 for consumer exploitation, securing justice for affected families.

New York City Set to Pay a Record $28 Million to Settle Rikers Island Suit

New York City agreed to pay over $28 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Nicholas Feliciano's severe brain damage at Rikers Island.
The settlement may become one of the largest pretrial awards for a single plaintiff in a civil rights case in NYC.

New York to Pay $17.5 Million for Forcing Removal of Hijabs in Mug Shots

New York City agrees to pay $17.5 million to settle lawsuit over forced hijab removal during police arrest photos.
Lawsuit led to NYPD policy change allowing religious head coverings in arrest photos, balancing respect for beliefs with law enforcement needs.

Fraud NYC Funeral Home To Pay More Than $600K In Class Action

R. G. Ortiz Funeral Homes settled a lawsuit by paying over $604,000 for consumer exploitation, securing justice for affected families.

New York City Set to Pay a Record $28 Million to Settle Rikers Island Suit

New York City agreed to pay over $28 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Nicholas Feliciano's severe brain damage at Rikers Island.
The settlement may become one of the largest pretrial awards for a single plaintiff in a civil rights case in NYC.

New York to Pay $17.5 Million for Forcing Removal of Hijabs in Mug Shots

New York City agrees to pay $17.5 million to settle lawsuit over forced hijab removal during police arrest photos.
Lawsuit led to NYPD policy change allowing religious head coverings in arrest photos, balancing respect for beliefs with law enforcement needs.
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Justice Dept. Settles Lawsuit With Former F.B.I. Officials Targeted by Trump

The Justice Department settled a lawsuit with former F.B.I. officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page over privacy violations regarding their disparaging texts about Trump.
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SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies

The Riverside County school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher who was fired for refusing to adhere to policies involving transgender students due to her Christian beliefs.

NYC to pay $17.5M to settle suit over forced removal of hijabs

New York City settled a lawsuit with $17.5 million with two Muslim women for being forced to remove head coverings during arrest.
The lawsuit led to a change in policy allowing arrested individuals to keep head coverings on for mug shots, except when it obscures facial features.

SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies

The Riverside County school district settled a lawsuit with a former teacher who was fired for refusing to adhere to policies involving transgender students due to her Christian beliefs.

NYC to pay $17.5M to settle suit over forced removal of hijabs

New York City settled a lawsuit with $17.5 million with two Muslim women for being forced to remove head coverings during arrest.
The lawsuit led to a change in policy allowing arrested individuals to keep head coverings on for mug shots, except when it obscures facial features.
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George Carlin's estate settles lawsuit over comedian's AI doppelganger

Lawsuit settlement over deepfake using George Carlin's voice and likeness.
Podcast creators agreed to remove content and refrain from using Carlin's attributes.
Importance of protecting a celebrity's likeness and copyright in the era of AI technology.

Google to delete private browsing data - here's what 'Incognito' actually does

Google settles $5 billion lawsuit over tracking incognito users.
Google to delete incognito data up to December 2023 for transparency.

Amputations, sexual assault, lice: Bay Area nursing home operator settles with counties, state

Neglecting patient care and hygiene needs led to legal consequences for Mariner Health Care.
Understaffing and inadequate care at Mariner Health Care facilities resulted in serious harm to residents.

Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker

Tesla settled lawsuit with former Black employee over racial harassment
Initial $137 million award reduced to $3.2 million as compensation

Settlement over Florida law will allow discussion of LGBTQ+ topics

The settlement over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law restores the ability to discuss LGBTQ issues in classrooms.
The settlement clarifies that the law restricts only classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, not the discussion of these topics.

Dartmouth, other elite universities settle financial aid suit for $166 million

Elite universities to pay $166 million in a lawsuit settlement
200,000 students affected by financial aid methodology

California schools allocate $2 billion for pandemic learning loss. How could funds be used?

California schools mandated to use $2 billion in COVID-19 relief to help students with learning setbacks
$2 billion lawsuit settlement requires California schools to allocate remaining funds from Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant.

Quest Diagnostics' $5M settlement: California prosecutors found lab waste, patient info in dumpsters

Quest Diagnostics settled a nearly $5 million lawsuit with the state of California and 10 district attorneys over improper disposal of hazardous medical waste and patient data.
The company conducted over 30 inspections at Quest Diagnostics labs and patient service centers and found chemicals, unredacted medical information, human waste, and hazardous waste in the company's dumpsters.

Fearful Columbia students who felt 'intimidated' by anti-Israel protests to get 'safety escorts' as part of lawsuit settlement

Columbia University settles lawsuit by offering safety escorts to students affected by anti-Israel protests.

NYPD sets date for return of 'old school' beard ban for all officers

NYPD officers will be required to shave their beards and adhere to strict facial hair policies effective June 17.

Vermont Man Arrested After Giving Trooper Middle Finger Gets $175,000

Gregory Bombard received $175,000 to settle a lawsuit against the state police for violating his First Amendment rights.

$26 Million Refund Bonanza: St. Louis Residents to Receive Compensation for Earnings Tax Overpayments on Remote Work

St. Louis residents who worked from home during the pandemic outside city limits will get $26 million in tax refunds due to a lawsuit settlement.

Popular Pinole principal put on leave 90 minutes after graduation speech

Principal under investigation and on leave after graduation speech. Previous demotion without explanation led to upset among parents and students.

Connecticut town must pay $100,000 to family after teacher showed Kenrick Lamar video in class

Showing inappropriate content in educational settings can have severe emotional consequences for students.
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