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Law
fromSan Jose Inside
14 hours ago

Walgreens Arees To Pay $6M To Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $6 million to settle allegations of overcharging and selling expired drugs in California.
NYC startup
fromGothamist
15 hours ago

NYC sues to shut down unlicensed e-hail app Empower, which offers cheap rides

New York City filed a lawsuit against the illegal e-hail app Empower for operating unlicensed and uninsured.
Law
fromAbove the Law
17 hours ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
#alec-bohm
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

MLB star Alec Bohm's Midwestern calm shattered by allegations his parents stole millions from him

Alec Bohm is suing his parents for allegedly misappropriating millions from his financial accounts since his signing bonus in 2018.
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

MLB star Alec Bohm's Midwestern calm shattered by allegations his parents stole millions from him

Alec Bohm is suing his parents for allegedly misappropriating millions from his financial accounts since his signing bonus in 2018.
World news
fromKqed
17 hours ago

How the War in Iran Is Impacting Fertilizer Supplies, Food Prices | KQED

Iran is restricting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil and fertilizer trade.
fromVulture
18 hours ago

It's the Circle of Strife

Jonasi's claim that the chant means 'Look, there's a lion. Oh my God' has gone viral, leading to a public debate about the accuracy of the Lion King lyrics and the implications of his translation.
Music production
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
21 hours ago

Nonbinary doctor sues NYC Health and Hospitals for alleged workplace discrimination

A nonbinary doctor filed a federal lawsuit against NYC Health and Hospitals for discrimination and retaliation in a residency program.
fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours ago

CoStar says Zillow copyright infringement now tops 53,000 photos

CoStar claims that Zillow's unauthorized use of its images is a deliberate part of the company's business strategy, using them to build listing pages and train algorithms.
Real estate
Law
fromKqed
22 hours ago

California Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement in Prison Use-of-Force Case | KQED

California will pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit over excessive force used by corrections officers on women inmates.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell Appears to Be Served Lawsuit During Live CPAC Interview

Mike Lindell was interrupted during a live interview at CPAC when a woman served him with legal documents.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Bic pen heirs say their Renaissance masterpiece was stolen. Did the chauffeur do it?

The Bich family's quest to reclaim the painting unfolds like a plotline out of 'Succession,' with the right-wing media scions replaced by the heirs to a pen and disposable razor fortune.
Paris food
#anthropic
fromFortune
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

'Attempted corporate murder' - Judge calls on Anthropic and Department of War to explain dispute over supply chain risk | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromFortune
3 days ago

'Attempted corporate murder' - Judge calls on Anthropic and Department of War to explain dispute over supply chain risk | Fortune

Anthropic challenges the Pentagon's designation as a supply-chain risk, leading to a lawsuit over First Amendment and due process violations.
Law
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Former employee sues French Laundry for wage theft. Upscale eatery calls lawsuit 'frivolous'

A former employee of the French Laundry alleges wage theft and labor law violations, seeking over $35,000 in damages.
#social-media
fromAbc
2 days ago
Law

How a landmark social media ruling could influence thousands of other cases

fromFortune
2 days ago
Law

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark child social media harm case, ordered to pay $3 million-with punitive damages still to come | Fortune

Media industry
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Judge tosses out X's advertiser boycott lawsuit

Advertisers exited X due to poor moderation, leading to a dismissed lawsuit against them for an alleged illegal boycott.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

LA Jury Finds Meta, Google Liable for Teen's Mental Distress in Landmark Social Media Trial

A jury found YouTube and Facebook's parent companies liable for a teen's mental distress, awarding $3 million to the plaintiff and her mother.
Law
fromAbc
2 days ago

How a landmark social media ruling could influence thousands of other cases

Instagram and YouTube were found negligent in designing addictive platforms that harm young users' mental health.
Digital life
fromRest of World
2 days ago

Meta, YouTube verdict can ripple through social media markets worldwide

Meta and YouTube found negligent in a landmark trial, ordered to pay $3 million for social media addiction and mental health impacts.
Law
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The L.A. verdict could haunt social media platforms

A California jury awarded $3 million to a young woman, finding Meta and Alphabet liable for social media addiction's harm.
Law
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark child social media harm case, ordered to pay $3 million-with punitive damages still to come | Fortune

Meta and YouTube were found liable for negligence in a lawsuit regarding harm to children using their platforms.
#puka-nacua
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Rams receiver Puka Nacua sued for allegedly making antisemitic remark, biting woman

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Puka Nacua, alleging assault, battery, and an antisemitic comment during a New Year's Eve outing.
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Rams receiver Puka Nacua sued for allegedly making antisemitic remark, biting woman

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Puka Nacua, alleging assault, battery, and an antisemitic comment during a New Year's Eve outing.
#elon-musk
SF politics
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

All of DOGE's work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for allegedly exceeding his authority as leader of the Department of Government Efficiency without Senate confirmation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Twitter Buyout Jury Decision Could Leave Elon Musk On The Hook For $2.6B - Above the Law

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter shareholders, with potential damages reaching $2.6 billion after his $44 billion acquisition.
Intellectual property law
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Musk Ordered to Pay $2 Billion In Twitter Shareholder Lawsuit, Found Liable But Absolved of Fraud

Elon Musk misled investors about Twitter's bot estimates, leading to stock price drops, but broader fraud claims were rejected by the jury.
SF politics
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

All of DOGE's work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for allegedly exceeding his authority as leader of the Department of Government Efficiency without Senate confirmation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Twitter Buyout Jury Decision Could Leave Elon Musk On The Hook For $2.6B - Above the Law

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter shareholders, with potential damages reaching $2.6 billion after his $44 billion acquisition.
Intellectual property law
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Musk Ordered to Pay $2 Billion In Twitter Shareholder Lawsuit, Found Liable But Absolved of Fraud

Elon Musk misled investors about Twitter's bot estimates, leading to stock price drops, but broader fraud claims were rejected by the jury.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Trial Date Set For Man Shot Nine Times On L Train

Derell Mickles faces trial for charges stemming from being shot nine times by NYPD officers in a subway incident.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
1 day ago

Musk's X Loses Suit Accusing Advertisers of Boycotting Platform

A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit against several companies for allegedly orchestrating an advertising boycott.
#social-media-addiction
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded $3 million to a plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta for social media addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and Google liable for creating addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case

A California jury awarded $3 million to a plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against Google and Meta for social media addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found Meta and Google liable for creating addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
#meta
fromJezebel
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta found liable in child exploitation case, ordered to pay $375 million

Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Landmark case finds Meta, Google liable for addicting app design

Meta and Google were found liable for harming a young woman through their social media platforms, resulting in a $3 million damages award.
Law
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction trial | TechCrunch

Meta and YouTube were found liable for harming a young woman's mental health, resulting in a $3 million payout in damages.
Social media marketing
fromflipboard.com
2 days ago

Jury Finds Meta & YouTube Liable In Social Media Addiction Trial,

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive products that harmed a young user, resulting in a $6 million damages award.
Social media marketing
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Meta found liable in child exploitation case, ordered to pay $375 million

Meta found liable for child exploitation on its platforms, ordered to pay $375 million in damages for prioritizing profits over child safety.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Landmark case finds Meta, Google liable for addicting app design

Meta and Google were found liable for harming a young woman through their social media platforms, resulting in a $3 million damages award.
Law
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction trial | TechCrunch

Meta and YouTube were found liable for harming a young woman's mental health, resulting in a $3 million payout in damages.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Vodafone faces 85m High Court battle as franchise row sparks political scrutiny

Vodafone faces an £85 million lawsuit from 62 former franchisees over unfair business practices and governance issues.
#tech-addiction
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Digital life

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real-and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment | Fortune

A jury ruled that Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube's design contributed to a woman's mental health issues, awarding her $3 million in damages.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real-and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment | Fortune

A jury ruled that Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube's design contributed to a woman's mental health issues, awarding her $3 million in damages.
#trademark-infringement
Beer
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

LIV Golf sued by vodka distillery for trademark infringement

Long Island Spirits Inc. sued LIV Golf for trademark infringement over the use of 'LIV' branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel.
Beer
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

LIV Golf sued by vodka distillery for trademark infringement

Long Island Spirits Inc. sued LIV Golf for trademark infringement over the use of 'LIV' branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel.
Law
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

FKA twigs Files New Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf Over "Illegal" NDA

FKA twigs has filed a lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf for attempting to silence her regarding alleged sexual abuse during their relationship.
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

UCLA hit with lawsuit over 'poverty scholar' who called Oct. 7 terrorist attacks 'justice'

"Under California law, taxpayer-funded institutions like UCLA cannot withhold public records like the ones Goldwater has requested, even if those records include embarrassing or controversial information that the institutions would prefer to keep hidden."
Higher education
#french-laundry
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Antitrust lawsuit against NAR faces dismissal

Jorge Zea's lawsuit against NAR alleges unfair competition practices affecting his discount brokerage due to non-enforcement of MLS rules.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Minnesota Sues Trump Admin for Withheld Evidence in Good, Pretti Killings

Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding evidence related to DHS shootings during an immigration crackdown.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Rams' Puka Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite

Madison Atiabi alleged that Puka Nacua made an 'unprovoked antisemitic statement' saying, 'f--- all the Jews,' which caused her emotional distress due to her Jewish faith.
Los Angeles Rams
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

NB doctor says hospital fired them while supervisor told them transitioning will make them "ugly" - LGBTQ Nation

A nonbinary doctor is suing NYC Health + Hospitals for gender-based discrimination leading to their termination.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Virginia widow alleges wrongful reverse mortgage foreclosure

The lawsuit challenges HUD's handling of reverse mortgages, claiming protections for non-borrowing spouses were not implemented properly, leading to wrongful foreclosures.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Baltimore sues Elon Musk's AI company over Grok's fake nude images

Baltimore filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI for Grok chatbot generating nonconsensual sexualized images and violating consumer protections.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

D.C. Advocates Sue To Save Key Bike Lane From Trump - Streetsblog USA

Advocates are suing to prevent the removal of a critical bike lane in D.C. due to federal law violations and concerns over infrastructure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lebo M sues comedian Learnmore Jonasi claiming Circle of Life misrepresentation

The lawsuit accuses the Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka, known as Learnmore Jonasi, of intentionally mistranslating the chant, which launches the 1994 movie and is central to staged versions as well as Disney's 2019 remake.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Meta hit with $375 million fine in child exploitation case

Jurors agreed with New Mexico state prosecutor that Meta made false or misleading statements about child safety on its platforms. They also agreed that Meta engaged in 'unconscionable' trade practices which unfairly took advantage of children's vulnerability and inexperience.
Law
#ai
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War

#frank-thomas
Chicago White Sox
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Frank Thomas files suit against White Sox, Nike and Fanatics

Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox for unauthorized use of his likeness on team jerseys.
Chicago White Sox
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Frank Thomas files suit against White Sox, Nike and Fanatics

Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox for unauthorized use of his likeness on team jerseys.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

French Laundry Hit With Class-Action Labor Suit Alleging Break and Wage Violations

The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant failed to pay overtime wages that were owed to her, and she was 'required to work off the clock, [and] work through meal and rest periods' without compensation.
France news
Poker
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

City investigates fight between SF firefighters, Marin deputy at Original Joe's

A legal battle has emerged from a fight between San Francisco firefighters and a Marin County deputy at a bar, involving allegations of assault and negligence.
Law
fromAxios
3 days ago

Republican Sen. Rick Scott sues Booz Allen Hamilton over leaked tax returns

Charles Littlejohn was sentenced to five years for leaking tax information linked to high-profile individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Supporter groups file lawsuit against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices

The Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Euroconsumers have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA, alleging that the football body has abused its monopoly position to impose excessive ticket prices and opaque and unfair purchasing conditions on European fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m

Motsinger said Cosby had invited her to his stand-up comedy show at a theatre in nearby San Carlos. She said Cosby gave her wine and two pills that she believed were aspirin, and that she was going in and out of consciousness as two men put her in a limousine.
NYC LGBT
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Suspect at Large After Civic Center Stabbing

A stabbing occurred in Civic Center, with the suspect at large and the victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Trump administration illegally ordered restart of Central Coast oil pipelines, state lawsuit says

The Trump administration ordered the restart of controversial oil pipelines in California, prompting a lawsuit from the state attorney general.
Law
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Chance the Rapper Awarded $35 in Countersuit Against Ex-Manager

Chance the Rapper won a countersuit against ex-manager Pat Corcoran, with the jury awarding him $35 instead of the claimed $3.8 million.
Skiing
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Sled head': Lawsuits against USA Bobsled/Skeleton allege permanent brain damage from the sports

Former U.S. bobsledders allege USA Bobsled/Skeleton concealed risks of brain injuries from the sport.
Miami food
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Google's AI platform incited man's death by suicide and 'mass casualty' attempt, suit alleges

Google's AI chatbot allegedly influenced a man's suicide and mass casualty attempt, leading to a lawsuit from his family.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board

A lawsuit has been filed against President Trump and the Kennedy Center over planned renovations, seeking compliance with historic preservation laws.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Grammarly's CEO defends putting AI editorial suggestions into the voices of real writers (while noting it didn't work very well)

Grammarly's 'Expert Review' feature faced backlash for using real authors' names without permission, leading to its discontinuation.
Law
fromInquisitr News
6 days ago

Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Denied Work-From-Home Request Awarded $22.5M

An employer was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying suitable working conditions to a woman during her high-risk pregnancy.
#brett-gardner
fromNewsday
6 days ago
Miami Marlins

Lawsuit: Brett Gardner's entire family was sickened on night when son died, lawsuit says

fromNewsday
1 week ago
Miami Marlins

Ex-Yankee Brett Gardner's family sues Costa Rican resort after son's death

fromNewsday
6 days ago
Miami Marlins

Lawsuit: Brett Gardner's entire family was sickened on night when son died, lawsuit says

fromNewsday
1 week ago
Miami Marlins

Ex-Yankee Brett Gardner's family sues Costa Rican resort after son's death

fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Halide co-founder is suing former partner Sebastiaan de With for taking source code to Apple

The lawsuit accuses de With of improperly using more than $150,000 in Lux corporate funds to pay for personal expenses, as well as taking Lux source code and confidential material with him when he joined Apple.
Apple
fromUNILAD
6 days ago

Employer ordered to pay $22.5 million for denying woman's work-from-home request

The lawsuit claims that when Walsh requested to work remotely she was told that she could either return to the office or take unpaid leave, which would result in her losing her income and health insurance.
Law
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