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#legal-settlement

Law

California cop cleared in fatal shooting left department after sexual-assault allegation

Officer Alex Millan was cleared in a shooting case but left the Fontana police due to separate sexual assault allegations.

The city settled a wrongful death suit for $2 million after Millan's actions led to a man's death.

#mental-health

Education

Ex-dancer settles with Royal Ballet School over 'body-shaming'

The Royal Ballet School reached a settlement with a former student over body-shaming and its lasting psychological impact.

London politics

Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Both the ambulance service and NHS trust failed in their duty of care leading to Ebow Graham's death after ignoring urgent mental health concerns.

Education

Ex-dancer settles with Royal Ballet School over 'body-shaming'

The Royal Ballet School reached a settlement with a former student over body-shaming and its lasting psychological impact.

London politics

Ambulance service and NHS trust admit failures over death of musician

Both the ambulance service and NHS trust failed in their duty of care leading to Ebow Graham's death after ignoring urgent mental health concerns.

Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement

The House settlement represents a historic shift in college sports, enabling payment to student-athletes and changing roster management.

National Basketball Association

NCAA passes new rules to allow direct payments to players

The NCAA is allowing colleges to pay athletes directly, marking a historic change in college sports.

fromESPN.com

National Football League

NCAA to let schools offer NIL before enrollment

The NCAA has permanently lifted restrictions on athletes negotiating NIL deals before enrolling, aligning college sports with a more business-like model.

US news

NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

The NCAA settlement could reshape college sports with significant athlete compensation changes.

National Basketball Association

4 weeks ago

Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement

The House settlement represents a historic shift in college sports, enabling payment to student-athletes and changing roster management.

NCAA passes new rules to allow direct payments to players

The NCAA is allowing colleges to pay athletes directly, marking a historic change in college sports.

fromESPN.com

National Football League

NCAA to let schools offer NIL before enrollment

The NCAA has permanently lifted restrictions on athletes negotiating NIL deals before enrolling, aligning college sports with a more business-like model.

US news

NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players

The NCAA settlement could reshape college sports with significant athlete compensation changes.

Former Cuomo Aide Settles Sexual Harassment Claim for $450,000

Charlotte Bennett has settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against Andrew Cuomo for $450,000, concluding a lengthy legal battle.

Law

fromLos Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

Stanislaus County settles notorious malicious prosecution case for $22.5 million

Stanislaus County settles a wrongful prosecution case for $22.5 million, exposing flawed investigations by the DA's office against defense attorney Frank Carson and co-defendants.

Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

Tanya O'Carroll secured a settlement with Meta, preventing them from using her data for targeted advertising.

The case sets a precedent for others to object to direct marketing by tech companies.

EU data protection

fromSocial Media Today

Meta Could Look to Offer UK Users an Ad-Free Subscription to its Apps

Meta reached a settlement with Tanya O'Carroll regarding the use of personal data for targeted ads, reflecting ongoing data rights debates.

Marketing tech

fromComputerWeekly.com

3 weeks ago

Meta settles lawsuit over surveillance business model | Computer Weekly

Meta will halt using Tanya O'Carroll's personal data for targeted ads, marking a significant legal milestone for privacy rights in the UK.

EU data protection

fromTechCrunch

Meta settles UK 'right to object to ad-tracking' lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff | TechCrunch

Tanya O'Carroll secured a settlement with Meta, preventing them from using her data for targeted advertising.

The case sets a precedent for others to object to direct marketing by tech companies.

EU data protection

fromSocial Media Today

Meta Could Look to Offer UK Users an Ad-Free Subscription to its Apps

Meta reached a settlement with Tanya O'Carroll regarding the use of personal data for targeted ads, reflecting ongoing data rights debates.

Marketing tech

fromComputerWeekly.com

3 weeks ago

Meta settles lawsuit over surveillance business model | Computer Weekly

Meta will halt using Tanya O'Carroll's personal data for targeted ads, marking a significant legal milestone for privacy rights in the UK.

A $4 Billion Sex Abuse Settlement in L.A., After Childhoods of Pure Hell'

A historic $4 billion settlement was reached for nearly 7,000 victims of childhood sexual abuse in Los Angeles County's foster care system.

Insurer rebuts new attorney general's claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Corp. will repay over $30 million for fraudulent claims associated with Hurricane Irma, following a whistleblower investigation.

fromAdvocate.com

Miscellaneous

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

A federal judge upheld a settlement in a historic class action against Aetna, ensuring equal fertility treatment coverage for LGBTQ+ couples.

Miami Marlins

fromSun Sentinel

Insurer rebuts new attorney general's claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Corp. will repay over $30 million for fraudulent claims associated with Hurricane Irma, following a whistleblower investigation.

fromAdvocate.com

Miscellaneous

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

A federal judge upheld a settlement in a historic class action against Aetna, ensuring equal fertility treatment coverage for LGBTQ+ couples.

Bayer ordered to pay $2 billion in latest Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

Bayer's Roundup linked to cancer; jury orders almost $2.1 billion in damages.

#sexual-abuse

East Bay (California)

Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guards

Historic settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.

fromBoston.com

NYC parents

New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

The New Hampshire attorney general's office agreed to a $10 million settlement for a man abused at a youth detention center in the 1990s.

East Bay (California)

Unprecedented class-action settlement reached in FCI Dublin women's prison lawsuit alleging years of abuse and retaliation by guards

Historic settlement reached for inmates from FCI Dublin addresses sexual abuse and mandates federal oversight.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Former Dublin FCI prison inmates reach historic settlement, call for Biden to pardon abuse victims

The settlement following a class-action lawsuit will bring significant changes to the treatment of inmates and address abuse claims at FCI Dublin.

fromBoston.com

NYC parents

New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

The New Hampshire attorney general's office agreed to a $10 million settlement for a man abused at a youth detention center in the 1990s.

more#sexual-abuse

Environment

Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa

Conservationists and fishing groups reached a legal settlement creating no-fishing zones to protect the critically endangered African penguin.

Newsmax's $40M Secret Settlement With Smartmatic Revealed in New Filing

Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic for $40 million, impacting its financial outlook amid legal challenges.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Georgia Election Workers and Giuliani Reach New Settlement

Rudy Giuliani settled with Georgia election workers after falsely accusing them of fraud, agreeing to avoid further defamation and provide compensation.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Newsmax's $40M Secret Settlement With Smartmatic Revealed in New Filing

Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic for $40 million, impacting its financial outlook amid legal challenges.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

Georgia Election Workers and Giuliani Reach New Settlement

Rudy Giuliani settled with Georgia election workers after falsely accusing them of fraud, agreeing to avoid further defamation and provide compensation.

Thousands of cans of baby formula to be distributed to Bronx families after price gouging settlement - Bronx Times

A legal settlement mandates the donation of baby formula to Bronx families after companies engaged in price gouging during the 2022 shortage.

Rudy Giuliani tries once more to sell his NYC apartment - this time with a $1.4M price cut

Rudy Giuliani is selling his lavish Manhattan home following a resolution of his legal issues with Georgia election workers.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Real estate

Nearly two dozen plaintiffs added to Batton 2 commission lawsuit

The NAR's settlement does not shield it from ongoing homebuyer commission lawsuits, including the recently amended Batton 2 case.

NYC real estate

fromNew York Post

Rudy Giuliani tries once more to sell his NYC apartment - this time with a $1.4M price cut

Rudy Giuliani is selling his lavish Manhattan home following a resolution of his legal issues with Georgia election workers.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Real estate

Nearly two dozen plaintiffs added to Batton 2 commission lawsuit

The NAR's settlement does not shield it from ongoing homebuyer commission lawsuits, including the recently amended Batton 2 case.

more#real-estate

San Francisco

California city pays $2 million to woman who blamed life-altering injuries on missing stop sign

San Diego will pay $2 million to a woman injured in a crash linked to a missing stop sign, highlighting municipal negligence.

Toronto Raptors

fromPitchfork

Intellectual property law

Drake Settles Legal Dispute With iHeartMedia Over "Not Like Us" Promotion

Drake and iHeartMedia settle legal dispute over alleged pay-to-play scheme.

No damages or payments were exchanged between the parties.

Drake continues to pursue a separate lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

#pokemon

fromPolygon

The Pokemon Company reaches settlement with copycat developer. No, not that one. A different one

Pokémon Company secured a settlement against Chinese developers for IP infringement involving a mobile game that mimicked its franchise designs.

fromKotaku

Intellectual property law

Games

It Took 10 Years For The Makers Of This Blatant Pokemon Rip-Off To Apologize And Pay $15 Million

The Pokémon Company settled with the developers of Pocket Monster: Remake, who publicly apologized for copyright infringement after a significant legal battle.

fromPolygon

The Pokemon Company reaches settlement with copycat developer. No, not that one. A different one

Pokémon Company secured a settlement against Chinese developers for IP infringement involving a mobile game that mimicked its franchise designs.

Games

fromKotaku

It Took 10 Years For The Makers Of This Blatant Pokemon Rip-Off To Apologize And Pay $15 Million

The Pokémon Company settled with the developers of Pocket Monster: Remake, who publicly apologized for copyright infringement after a significant legal battle.

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle tax evasion investigation

Google has settled a tax evasion investigation in Italy by agreeing to pay 326 million euros.

Prosecutors are seeking to drop the investigation due to the settlement.

#personal-injury

London

Woman wins 95k settlement after moped collision

Chronic pain has severely impacted Loraine White's quality of life after a moped accident.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Girl left scarred by hot meal on Aer Lingus flight to Orlando is awarded 22,500

Scarlet Seery Kearney suffered a burn from a meal incident on a flight, impacting her holiday experience significantly.

London

Woman wins 95k settlement after moped collision

Chronic pain has severely impacted Loraine White's quality of life after a moped accident.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Girl left scarred by hot meal on Aer Lingus flight to Orlando is awarded 22,500

Scarlet Seery Kearney suffered a burn from a meal incident on a flight, impacting her holiday experience significantly.

City settles restraining order case with political organizer Seneca Scott

The city settles a lawsuit against an activist for harassing a staffer, including disclosing personal information online.

#media-coverage

UK news

Dancer settles body shaming' legal case against Royal Ballet School

The first legal settlement for body shaming in ballet highlights the serious consequences of such behavior and emphasizes the need for systemic change.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

What Prince Harry's Settlement Means for Him and Britain's Royal Family

Prince Harry's recent settlement with tabloids illustrates the challenging realities of engaging with the British press.

UK news

Dancer settles body shaming' legal case against Royal Ballet School

The first legal settlement for body shaming in ballet highlights the serious consequences of such behavior and emphasizes the need for systemic change.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

What Prince Harry's Settlement Means for Him and Britain's Royal Family

Prince Harry's recent settlement with tabloids illustrates the challenging realities of engaging with the British press.

X and Meta Scramble to Settle With Trump

Trump's legal battles with social media companies may be settling as he prepares to return to the presidency.

fromMiami Herald

New York City

Former North Miami Beach mayoral reprieve: Plead guilty to election fraud, get probation

Anthony DeFillipo avoids prison by agreeing to probation and community service after pleading guilty to election fraud.

#prince-harry

Miscellaneous

Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers over phone hacking, receiving an apology and compensation.

UK news

Watch outside court as Harry agrees settlement with Murdoch's News Group Newspapers

The Independent champions accessible journalism, reporting critical issues without paywalls while covering key stories like Prince Harry's recent trial settlement.

Miscellaneous

Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers over phone hacking, receiving an apology and compensation.

UK news

Watch outside court as Harry agrees settlement with Murdoch's News Group Newspapers

The Independent champions accessible journalism, reporting critical issues without paywalls while covering key stories like Prince Harry's recent trial settlement.

more#prince-harry

fromEater SF

Miscellaneous

Quince Versus Quince: Michelin-Starred Restaurant Quince Settles Lawsuit With E-Retailer of the Same Name

The Quince lawsuit reflects ongoing tensions over trademark use between established restaurants and newer online brands.

Artificial intelligence

fromThe Verge

Anthropic reaches deal with music publishers over lyric dispute

Anthropic has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit by ensuring AI guardrails to protect song lyrics from being misused or infringed upon.

Miscellaneous

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after eight years

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly reached a divorce settlement after eight years of contentious legal battles.

Miscellaneous

fromBrownstoner

Tenants Win $2.9 Million in Settlement With Midwood Landlord

Tenants in Brooklyn won $2.9 million in restitution due to extensive housing violations including lead hazards and mold.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Black Lives Matter

American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case

American Airlines settled a lawsuit regarding racial discrimination after three Black men were wrongly removed from a flight, emphasizing the need for inclusivity.

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

McKinsey and Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle charges over its role in promoting OxyContin amid rising opioid crises.

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

McKinsey is nearing a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement with a payout exceeding $600 million.

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

McKinsey acknowledges wrongdoing and pays $650 million related to the opioid epidemic settlement over five years.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

McKinsey agrees to pay $122 million to settle South African bribery charges in the US

McKinsey agrees to pay over $122 million to settle bribery claims related to its operations in South Africa.

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisis

McKinsey and Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle charges over its role in promoting OxyContin amid rising opioid crises.

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

McKinsey is nearing a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement with a payout exceeding $600 million.

McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role

McKinsey acknowledges wrongdoing and pays $650 million related to the opioid epidemic settlement over five years.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

McKinsey agrees to pay $122 million to settle South African bribery charges in the US

McKinsey agrees to pay over $122 million to settle bribery claims related to its operations in South Africa.

McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department

McKinsey has settled a Justice Department investigation with a $650 million payment related to its work with Purdue Pharma during the opioid crisis.

Miscellaneous

Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest

Shell settled a lawsuit against Greenpeace, with no liability for Greenpeace and a donation to charity instead.

fromFortune

Miscellaneous

Former SmileDirectClub customers might be eligible for a refund from $4.8 million recovered from shuttered company

New York AG Letitia James recovers $4.8 million for over 28,000 consumers wronged by SmileDirectClub's illegal charges after ceasing operations.

fromWashington Post