Girl wins $300K settlement over seizure and slaughter of pet goat
Shasta County to pay $300,000 to settle lawsuit after family's pet goat Cedar was seized and slaughtered by deputies.
California County to Pay $300,000 Over Butchering of Girl's Goat
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office settled for $300,000 after seizing a 9-year-old girl's pet goat, which was later slaughtered despite family's pleas.
Shasta County will pay $300K to settle slaughter of girl's pet goat seized by sheriff's deputies
Shasta County settles with family for $300,000 after sheriff's seizure of their goat, Cedar, for slaughter following auction controversy.
Girl wins $300K settlement over seizure and slaughter of pet goat
Shasta County to pay $300,000 to settle lawsuit after family's pet goat Cedar was seized and slaughtered by deputies.
California County to Pay $300,000 Over Butchering of Girl's Goat
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office settled for $300,000 after seizing a 9-year-old girl's pet goat, which was later slaughtered despite family's pleas.
Shasta County will pay $300K to settle slaughter of girl's pet goat seized by sheriff's deputies
Shasta County settles with family for $300,000 after sheriff's seizure of their goat, Cedar, for slaughter following auction controversy.
140 women in England receive payout for vaginal mesh implant complications
Over 100 women received settlements for complications from vaginal mesh implants in a landmark group claim, highlighting systemic medical negligence.
Girl (2) who suffered brain damage receives 5m payment and apology from hospital as court told of 'repeated egregious failings in care'
Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin admitted liability for egregious care failings that severely affected Kitty Mae Hayes, leading to a €5 million interim settlement.
Nearly 6 years after young man's death in jail, California county agrees to pay $5 million just before trial
San Diego County will pay $5 million to the mother of Michael Wilson, who died in jail due to lack of medication.
The county jail system in San Diego has been implicated in multiple inmate deaths due to inadequate medical care.
140 women in England receive payout for vaginal mesh implant complications
Over 100 women received settlements for complications from vaginal mesh implants in a landmark group claim, highlighting systemic medical negligence.
Girl (2) who suffered brain damage receives 5m payment and apology from hospital as court told of 'repeated egregious failings in care'
Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin admitted liability for egregious care failings that severely affected Kitty Mae Hayes, leading to a €5 million interim settlement.
Nearly 6 years after young man's death in jail, California county agrees to pay $5 million just before trial
San Diego County will pay $5 million to the mother of Michael Wilson, who died in jail due to lack of medication.
The county jail system in San Diego has been implicated in multiple inmate deaths due to inadequate medical care.
Amid new rules for commissions, homebuyers should target 1.5%-2%, consumer advocate says
The settlement on class-action over real estate commissions may significantly lower costs for consumers and alter industry dynamics.
Real estate brokerages notch procedural victory in commission case
Corporate brokerages RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and Anywhere received a temporary stay in homebuyer commission lawsuits, preserving judicial resources during ongoing appeals.
Objections abound as NAR settlement approaches final approval date
The upcoming approval hearing for the NAR settlement faces widespread objections from various plaintiffs challenging its fairness and effectiveness in curbing commission fixing.
Keller Williams settles some of the lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program
Keller Williams settled lawsuits regarding changes to its profit-sharing program, alleviating significant legal concerns.
Amid new rules for commissions, homebuyers should target 1.5%-2%, consumer advocate says
The settlement on class-action over real estate commissions may significantly lower costs for consumers and alter industry dynamics.
Real estate brokerages notch procedural victory in commission case
Corporate brokerages RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and Anywhere received a temporary stay in homebuyer commission lawsuits, preserving judicial resources during ongoing appeals.
Objections abound as NAR settlement approaches final approval date
The upcoming approval hearing for the NAR settlement faces widespread objections from various plaintiffs challenging its fairness and effectiveness in curbing commission fixing.
Keller Williams settles some of the lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program
Keller Williams settled lawsuits regarding changes to its profit-sharing program, alleviating significant legal concerns.
Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy
Chris Packham settled a legal battle with the UK government over delays to environmental policies that undermine net zero targets.
Key Bridge collapse: Dali owners to pay over $100M to cover federal costs in restoring port access
Singapore shipping companies to pay over $100 million in damages for Francis Scott Key Bridge crash, aiding federal cleanup costs and victim compensation.
Shipping firms to pay $102M over Baltimore bridge collapse DW 10/25/2024
The container ship MV Dali's owners will pay nearly $102 million for a deadly collision that caused extensive damage and loss of life.
A school fired an anti-trans teacher & now must pay him half a million dollars - LGBTQ Nation
Virginia school board pays $575,000 after firing a teacher for not using a trans student's pronouns, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ rights.
Gay bar wins $670K settlement with feds after owner's testimony moved courtroom to tears - LGBTQ Nation
A gay bar lawsuit in Honolulu resulted in a $670,000 settlement after revealing systemic homophobic abuse by liquor commission inspectors.
Transgender woman awarded $50,000 after suing Kansas Highway Patrol for wrongful termination due to gender identity.
A school fired an anti-trans teacher & now must pay him half a million dollars - LGBTQ Nation
Virginia school board pays $575,000 after firing a teacher for not using a trans student's pronouns, highlighting tensions between religious beliefs and LGBTQ+ rights.
Gay bar wins $670K settlement with feds after owner's testimony moved courtroom to tears - LGBTQ Nation
A gay bar lawsuit in Honolulu resulted in a $670,000 settlement after revealing systemic homophobic abuse by liquor commission inspectors.
Trump Offered Stormy Daniels Financial Incentive For Silence
Trump's lawyers offered Stormy Daniels a financial incentive to ensure she refrains from making disparaging comments about him after the hush money verdict.
L.A. Catholic Church to pay record settlement over clergy abuse; cumulative payouts top $1.5 billion
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to settle clergy sexual abuse claims, marking a significant resolution in a lengthy legal battle.
Raytheon agrees to massive $252M settlement over federal bribery charges
RTX Corporation settles bribery charges with a $252 million payment to the U.S. government and forfeits $36.6 million.
Seattle protesters arrested over anti-police graffiti awarded $700,000 by jury
The civil rights of protesters were violated leading to a significant financial settlement.
NYC paying record $28M settlement to family of Rikers inmate left severely brain damaged after suicide attempt: report
The city is set to pay $28.7 million to a Rikers Island inmate's family due to severe brain damage from a suicide attempt.
The settlement marks one of the largest payouts in NYC for a civil rights case, involving negligence by guards and the need for lifelong care.
Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his ex-wife get abortion pills
The Texas man settled a lawsuit against his ex-wife's friends regarding their support for her abortion, highlighting ongoing tensions in abortion rights issues.
Seattle protesters arrested over anti-police graffiti awarded $700,000 by jury
The civil rights of protesters were violated leading to a significant financial settlement.
NYC paying record $28M settlement to family of Rikers inmate left severely brain damaged after suicide attempt: report
The city is set to pay $28.7 million to a Rikers Island inmate's family due to severe brain damage from a suicide attempt.
The settlement marks one of the largest payouts in NYC for a civil rights case, involving negligence by guards and the need for lifelong care.
Texas man drops lawsuit against women he accused of helping his ex-wife get abortion pills
The Texas man settled a lawsuit against his ex-wife's friends regarding their support for her abortion, highlighting ongoing tensions in abortion rights issues.
Two Brooklyn-based home care agencies agree to pay $7.5 million in unpaid pages to more than 25,000 employees: AG * Brooklyn Paper
Two Brooklyn health agencies settle for $17.25 million due to wage theft and Medicaid fraud allegations, protecting workers' rights and taxpayer interests.
T-Mobile US agrees to $31.5M settlement after IT breaches
T-Mobile US agreed to pay $31.5 million for cybersecurity improvements and a fine after network intrusions affected millions of customers.
In legal battle over emotional support parrots, woman wins $165,000
The settlement reinforces legal protections for individuals with disabilities regarding their emotional support animals.
NYC woman who faced eviction over 3 emotional support parrots wins $165K in federal case
A significant ruling preserves the rights of disabled tenants to keep emotional support animals, resulting in a landmark settlement for one woman's eviction case.
Los Angeles to pay $38.2M to settle accessible housing lawsuit
Los Angeles will pay $38.2 million for fraudulently using housing grants intended for disabled residents.
The city failed to provide accessible housing despite receiving federal money, impacting many disabled individuals.
Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students - Austin Monitor
The settlement addresses a special education evaluation backlog in Austin ISD, establishing a $4 million fund for affected students' compensatory education.
Years after lawsuit, Kaiser will pay for new wheelchair for California woman
The class-action suit against Kaiser resulted in a settlement for better wheelchair coverage, highlighting the need for adequate insurance for individuals with disabilities.
ADA lawsuit against Berkeley settles with new rules for meeting access
Berkeley has agreed to accommodate disabled commissioners by permitting remote attendance at meetings without disclosing their locations.
In legal battle over emotional support parrots, woman wins $165,000
The settlement reinforces legal protections for individuals with disabilities regarding their emotional support animals.
NYC woman who faced eviction over 3 emotional support parrots wins $165K in federal case
A significant ruling preserves the rights of disabled tenants to keep emotional support animals, resulting in a landmark settlement for one woman's eviction case.
Los Angeles to pay $38.2M to settle accessible housing lawsuit
Los Angeles will pay $38.2 million for fraudulently using housing grants intended for disabled residents.
The city failed to provide accessible housing despite receiving federal money, impacting many disabled individuals.
Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students - Austin Monitor
The settlement addresses a special education evaluation backlog in Austin ISD, establishing a $4 million fund for affected students' compensatory education.
Years after lawsuit, Kaiser will pay for new wheelchair for California woman
The class-action suit against Kaiser resulted in a settlement for better wheelchair coverage, highlighting the need for adequate insurance for individuals with disabilities.
ADA lawsuit against Berkeley settles with new rules for meeting access
Berkeley has agreed to accommodate disabled commissioners by permitting remote attendance at meetings without disclosing their locations.
A venture capital grant program for Black women officially ends after court ruling
The Fearless Fund has permanently closed its grant program for Black women business owners following a legal settlement over alleged racial discrimination.
Fearless Fund shuts down its grant program for Black women
Fearless Fund is ending its grant program for Black women-owned businesses due to a legal settlement regarding alleged discrimination.
A venture capital grant program for Black women officially ends after court ruling
The Fearless Fund has permanently closed its grant program for Black women business owners following a legal settlement over alleged racial discrimination.
Fearless Fund shuts down its grant program for Black women
Fearless Fund is ending its grant program for Black women-owned businesses due to a legal settlement regarding alleged discrimination.
Holocaust-restitution firm Mondex settles legal feud with heir over fees for $24m Chagall painting
Mondex Corporation settles a lawsuit over fees related to the restitution of a $24m Chagall painting looted during the Holocaust.
Heat's Jimmy Butler, YouTube influencer will pay $340,000 to resolve cryptocurrency claims
Jimmy Butler and Ben Armstrong settle a lawsuit for $340,000 over accusations of misleading investors about unregistered securities.
U.S. District Judge will review the settlement following extensive negotiations and a previous case involving Binance. The duo denied wrongdoing.
Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout
More than 100 women received settlements from transvaginal mesh manufacturers, but many others missed claims due to strict time limits.
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AI may not significantly enhance Biglaw practices beyond back-office tasks.
Maui Wildfire Plaintiffs Reach $4 Billion Settlement as Anniversary Nears
Hawaii's largest utility agrees to pay over $4 billion in a legal settlement for a wildfire disaster on Maui.
Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over privacy violations
Meta settled a $1.4 billion fine with Texas for illegally collecting users' biometric data, the largest privacy settlement by a U.S. state.
Psychologically tortured': California city pays man nearly $1m after 17-hour police interrogation
Police in Fontana subjected a man to a 17-hour interrogation pressuring him to falsely confess to murdering his father, who was alive, leading to a $900,000 settlement.
Crypto lender Genesis reaches $2B settlement
The $2 billion settlement between the New York attorney general and Genesis Global highlights the consequences of lack of oversight and the trend of crypto casualties.
Sean Combs Is Shown Assaulting Cassie in 2016 Surveillance Video
The hotel surveillance footage published by CNN shows Sean Combs assaulting his former girlfriend, consistent with allegations made in a lawsuit settled last year.
They were wrongfully convicted as teens. Now L.A. County is paying them $24 million
Settlement of $24 million approved for two wrongfully accused individuals after 23 years behind bars.
NYC to pay $2.1M in race discrimination settlement with three educators: 'Toxic whiteness'
Discrimination settlement of $2.1 million to white executives demoted under ex-Schools Chancellor Carranza for less-qualified people of color.
Bay Area real estate agents face uncertainty amid looming changes
The real estate industry is facing a significant shift due to lawsuits alleging price fixing by real estate companies.
The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement regarding the standard practice of offering commissions to buyer's agents, affecting the buying and selling process.
Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits
Elimination of 6% sales commission in the real estate industry
Significant impact expected on U.S. housing market
Bay Area real estate agents face uncertainty amid looming changes
The real estate industry is facing a significant shift due to lawsuits alleging price fixing by real estate companies.
The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement regarding the standard practice of offering commissions to buyer's agents, affecting the buying and selling process.
Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits
Elimination of 6% sales commission in the real estate industry
Significant impact expected on U.S. housing market
AI George Carlin case settled as performers demand better protection
AI technology used to imitate deceased comedian led to legal settlement.
Artists calling for protection against AI-generated mimicking of voices and likeness.
Could First-Time Buyers Lose Out Under New Commission Rules?
First-time home buyers may bear the burden of paying real estate agents directly.
Decoupling commissions could impact moderate- and middle-income home buyers, particularly Black and Latino buyers.
Met Police to pay 10,000 damages to woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil
The Metropolitan Police agreed to pay damages to Jennifer Edmunds for breaching her human rights at the Sarah Everard vigil.
Ms. Edmunds sued the force for false imprisonment, assault, and more, with charges dropped 15 months later.
Defamation suit against Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismissed by judge
Legal dispute between Jerry Jones and Alexandra Davis resolved in court.
Jones accused of defamation by Davis, case dismissed by judge.
Parents' Lawsuit Forces California to Spend $2B because of Covid Learning Loss
California schools mandated to spend $2 billion on tutoring for high-needs students due to learning loss from pandemic.
Legal settlement aims to make California's education system more equitable for students who were left behind during remote learning.
Prince Harry's statement in full as he berates Piers Morgan after lawsuit
Prince Harry settles phone hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers.
Prince Harry vows to continue bringing change to the British press.
Family Of Woman Who Died In Hotel Freezer To Get $10M Settlement
The family of Kenneka Jenkins, who died after becoming locked in a hotel freezer, has reached a $10 million settlement.
The settlement includes payments to Jenkins' mother, other family members, attorney fees, and funeral costs.
Family of Chicago woman who died in hotel freezer agrees to $10 million settlement
The family of Kenneka Jenkins, who froze to death in a hotel freezer, has reached a $10 million legal settlement.
Kenneka Jenkins' mother will receive $3.7 million, while other family members will receive $1.2 million and $1.5 million.
Federal judge approves settlement barring migrant family separations
A federal judge in San Diego approves a settlement that prohibits U.S. officials from separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border and offers aid to thousands of parents and children who were previously forced apart.
The settlement also allows once-separated families to apply for permanent stay in the United States and clears their immigration records, giving them a fresh start in seeking humanitarian protection.
Woman handcuffed in police car hit by freight train reaches $8.5M settlement
Two Colorado cities agreed to an $8.5 million settlement with a woman severely injured during a traffic stop when a train struck the police cruiser she was handcuffed inside.
Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will now get minimum pay
Uber and Lyft agreed to worker benefits, including $32.50 per hour, paid sick leave, health insurance stipend, and a $175 million payment to Massachusetts.
Husband of bride killed in wedding-night crash gets $1.3M settlement
A newlywed bride died in a tragic accident just minutes after her wedding, leading to a wrongful-death settlement for the groom.
Oregon Department of Corrections ends practice of charging prisoners for medical devices
The Oregon Department of Corrections stopped making prisoners pay for medical devices, reimbursing thousands after legal actions.
Marijuana company to pay $350,000 after Holyoke employee's death
Cannabis company fined for employee's asthma-related death.
Judge approves Rocket's $3.5M settlement over unpaid employee overtime
A $3.5 million settlement was approved in a lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage for inadequate overtime pay.
NY AG James secures $700M judgment against Johnson & Johnson in talcum powder probe
Johnson & Johnson fined $700 million for deceptive marketing of talcum powder products.