#legal-settlement

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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

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. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC real estate

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 [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

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. [ more ]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
1 month ago
Dallas Cowboys

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. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
2 months ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Chicago

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. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Chicago

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. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
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