Defense pick Peter Hegeth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms
Hegseth settled allegations of sexual assault to prevent a lawsuit, which raises questions regarding his nomination for Secretary of Defense.
Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says
Pete Hegseth faced accusations of sexual assault, which he denies, claiming consensual interaction and blackmail, while settlement was made to avoid legal issues.
Defense pick Peter Hegeth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms
Hegseth settled allegations of sexual assault to prevent a lawsuit, which raises questions regarding his nomination for Secretary of Defense.
Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says
Pete Hegseth faced accusations of sexual assault, which he denies, claiming consensual interaction and blackmail, while settlement was made to avoid legal issues.
Oracle probably owes you money over tracking allegations. Here's how to find out
Oracle faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly tracking personal data without consent since 2018, leading to a $115 million settlement.
Oracle may owe you money as part of a $115 million lawsuit settlement. What to know about filing a claim
Oracle settles class action lawsuit for $115 million over data collection without consent.
UFC reaches $375m settlement on class-action lawsuit with another pending
UFC settles for $375 million with former fighters after initial agreement was dismissed.
Ongoing litigation indicates complexities in resolving antitrust issues within the sport.
Patients at center of data breach case win $65M settlement against Lehigh Valley Health Network
Settlement reached in a $65 million data breach case involving Lehigh Valley Health Network and stolen patient medical records. A significant step for affected individuals.
Letters Supporting Settlement in Antitrust Case Filed by Numerous Ex-UFC Fighters
Former UFC fighters are voicing support for a $375 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against the organization.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation settles class-action tenant case over squalid living conditions
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will pay $575,000 to settle a lawsuit about poor living conditions at the Madison Hotel.
Oracle probably owes you money over tracking allegations. Here's how to find out
Oracle faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly tracking personal data without consent since 2018, leading to a $115 million settlement.
Oracle may owe you money as part of a $115 million lawsuit settlement. What to know about filing a claim
Oracle settles class action lawsuit for $115 million over data collection without consent.
UFC reaches $375m settlement on class-action lawsuit with another pending
UFC settles for $375 million with former fighters after initial agreement was dismissed.
Ongoing litigation indicates complexities in resolving antitrust issues within the sport.
Patients at center of data breach case win $65M settlement against Lehigh Valley Health Network
Settlement reached in a $65 million data breach case involving Lehigh Valley Health Network and stolen patient medical records. A significant step for affected individuals.
Letters Supporting Settlement in Antitrust Case Filed by Numerous Ex-UFC Fighters
Former UFC fighters are voicing support for a $375 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against the organization.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation settles class-action tenant case over squalid living conditions
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will pay $575,000 to settle a lawsuit about poor living conditions at the Madison Hotel.
Inside the NBA: beloved show to air on ESPN and ABC as part of WBD-NBA settlement
Inside the NBA will move to ESPN and ABC starting with the 2025-26 season as part of a settlement involving Warner Bros Discovery and the NBA.
Black and Latino families reach tentative settlement with Palm Springs over razed homes
Palm Springs' city council has reached a tentative $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families affected by 1950s and 1960s urban renewal projects.
Man who lost leg in California police shooting wins $5 million, while in prison
Anaheim agrees to $5 million settlement with Raul Sanchez after he lost a leg in a police shooting during a burglary incident.
Lahaina Fire Settlement is Caught up in Legal Fight With Insurers
The Lahaina fire prompted a $4 billion settlement addressing claims for over 10,000 victims, but insurance industry challenges are complicating timely payouts.
Boeing reaches last-minute settlement with victim's family to avoid a civil trial in 737 MAX crash that killed 157
Boeing settled a case with the family of a 737 MAX crash victim, averting a civil trial set to begin in Chicago.
US Catholic diocese agrees to pay $323m to child sexual abuse survivors
The Rockville Centre diocese's bankruptcy settlement offers $323 million to 530 sex abuse survivors, marking a significant step towards compensation and future mission continuity.
Diocese of Oakland's plan to settle with sexual assault survivors receives pushback
The Diocese of Oakland's settlement proposal for sexual abuse survivors is underwhelming and not comparable to larger settlements in California.
FTX's $228M Settlement With Bybit Brings Conclusion of Epic Liquidation Closer
FTX secured over $200 million from Bybit, aiding its bankruptcy recovery plan for compensating former customers and creditors.
US Catholic diocese agrees to pay $323m to child sexual abuse survivors
The Rockville Centre diocese's bankruptcy settlement offers $323 million to 530 sex abuse survivors, marking a significant step towards compensation and future mission continuity.
Diocese of Oakland's plan to settle with sexual assault survivors receives pushback
The Diocese of Oakland's settlement proposal for sexual abuse survivors is underwhelming and not comparable to larger settlements in California.
FTX's $228M Settlement With Bybit Brings Conclusion of Epic Liquidation Closer
FTX secured over $200 million from Bybit, aiding its bankruptcy recovery plan for compensating former customers and creditors.
Oregon will get up to $40 million in a new opioid settlement with Kroger
Oregon will receive $40 million for drug addiction prevention as part of a $1.37 billion opioid crisis settlement with Kroger.
SF mayoral candidate Mark Farrell to pay ethics penalty for alleged campaign finance violations
Mark Farrell's $108,179 settlement highlights violations in campaign finance rules, marking the largest settlement in the San Francisco Ethics Commission's history.
The US Soccer Federation settled a financial agreement with former USWNT coach Jill Ellis regarding equal pay amidst ongoing gender pay disparity discussions.
Emilio Azcárraga Jean takes administrative leave amid the U.S. DOJ's ongoing investigation into Grupo Televisa's dealings with FIFA officials.
Ship owner agrees to pay $102m over Baltimore bridge collapse that killed six
The shipwreck settlement of $100 million ensures the responsible parties cover cleanup costs rather than American taxpayers.
Companies to Pay $101.9 Million to Settle Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit
The owners and operators of the container ship Dali agreed to a $100 million settlement following a deadly collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Victims of clergy sex abuse and LA Archdiocese reach nearly $900 million settlement
The Archdiocese of LA reached a record $900 million settlement with 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors, marking the largest payout related to the Catholic Church's abuse crisis.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to an $880 million settlement for sexual abuse claims, marking a historic payout in church abuse cases.
Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to $880 million settlement over sex abuse of children
Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles settles childhood sex abuse claims for $880 million, totaling $1.5 billion in payouts over two decades.
Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese to pay $880m in child sex abuse settlement
The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has settled $880 million for 1,353 sexual abuse claims, marking the largest payout by a US diocese against historical abuse.
Victims of clergy sex abuse and LA Archdiocese reach nearly $900 million settlement
The Archdiocese of LA reached a record $900 million settlement with 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors, marking the largest payout related to the Catholic Church's abuse crisis.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to an $880 million settlement for sexual abuse claims, marking a historic payout in church abuse cases.
Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to $880 million settlement over sex abuse of children
Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles settles childhood sex abuse claims for $880 million, totaling $1.5 billion in payouts over two decades.
Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese to pay $880m in child sex abuse settlement
The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has settled $880 million for 1,353 sexual abuse claims, marking the largest payout by a US diocese against historical abuse.
Michigan to pay $13M after unannounced shooter drill at child psych hospital
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services settled a lawsuit for $13 million after an active shooter drill caused significant distress to patients and staff.
Joey Jordison's estate settles lawsuit against Slipknot
Joey Jordison's estate settled its lawsuit against Slipknot regarding allegations of profiting from his death.
John Krasinski's brother settles defamation suit against 8 women
Paul Krasinski dropped his defamation suit against several women, reportedly after a confidential settlement, amidst ongoing public disputes surrounding their allegations.
Michigan to pay $13M after unannounced shooter drill at child psych hospital
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services settled a lawsuit for $13 million after an active shooter drill caused significant distress to patients and staff.
Joey Jordison's estate settles lawsuit against Slipknot
Joey Jordison's estate settled its lawsuit against Slipknot regarding allegations of profiting from his death.
John Krasinski's brother settles defamation suit against 8 women
Paul Krasinski dropped his defamation suit against several women, reportedly after a confidential settlement, amidst ongoing public disputes surrounding their allegations.
Nationwide settlement with Marriott requires hotel giant to improve cybersecurity protocol
Marriott must improve cybersecurity practices following a substantial $52 million settlement related to a long-term data breach affecting millions of customers.
Client's employees seek approval of data breach settlement after BigLaw firm hack
Settlement of $750,000 reached for Mondelez employees impacted by law firm's data breach.
Class action involves about 53,000 employees, focusing on compensation and security improvements.
Nationwide settlement with Marriott requires hotel giant to improve cybersecurity protocol
Marriott must improve cybersecurity practices following a substantial $52 million settlement related to a long-term data breach affecting millions of customers.
Client's employees seek approval of data breach settlement after BigLaw firm hack
Settlement of $750,000 reached for Mondelez employees impacted by law firm's data breach.
Class action involves about 53,000 employees, focusing on compensation and security improvements.
California collects millions in stolen wages, but can't find many workers to pay them
Many former janitors from the Cheesecake Factory settlement remain unlocated, leaving significant funds unclaimed due to ongoing issues with wage theft and overtime denials.
California officials announce settlements with L.A. Care Health Plan over fines
California officials reached a $55 million settlement with L.A. Care due to systemic failures jeopardizing patient healthcare access.
California collects millions in stolen wages, but can't find many workers to pay them
Many former janitors from the Cheesecake Factory settlement remain unlocated, leaving significant funds unclaimed due to ongoing issues with wage theft and overtime denials.
California officials announce settlements with L.A. Care Health Plan over fines
California officials reached a $55 million settlement with L.A. Care due to systemic failures jeopardizing patient healthcare access.
2 Brooklyn Home Health Care Agencies Cheated Thousands of Workers
Settlement of $17.25 million for home care agencies cheating 25,000 workers out of wages demonstrates commitment to upholding workers' rights and Medicaid integrity.
Appeal could delay $600 million settlement payments in Norfolk Southern's fiery Ohio derailment for 2 years
Settlement checks for Norfolk Southern's derailment victims in East Palestine delayed by up to two years due to a filed appeal.
Justice Dept. to Pay $22 Million to Settle Claims of Gender Bias
The Justice Department settled a gender discrimination lawsuit against the FBI for $22.6 million, acknowledging unfair practices in their training programs.
Smartmatic voting tech firm reaches settlement with Newsmax in 2020 election defamation case
Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against Newsmax, which claimed the news outlet broadcasted false accusations about vote manipulation in the 2020 election.
Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment
Kansas City firefighter Rebecca Reynolds receives $1.3 million settlement after decades of harassment by coworkers, marking a historic discrimination payout.
Ice Spice Reaches Settlement in "In Ha Mood" Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Ice Spice has settled the lawsuit alleging her song copied another artist's work.
Settlement terms remain private, but both sides will cover their own legal expenses.
DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach $2.4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations
DOJ secures $2.4 million settlement from Nutter Home Loans for underwriting ineligible reverse mortgages, aiming to protect FHA insurance integrity.
Attorneys: 'Progress' in clarifying NCAA settlement
Settlement negotiations continue for antitrust cases involving NCAA; key issues revolve around NIL payments and judge's concerns before preliminary approval.
Curbio settles fraud case; NAR partnership remains in place
Curbio settled fraud allegations for $7.5 million, asserting that resolving the lawsuit was less beneficial than focusing on their core services.
23andMe settles class-action breach lawsuit for $30 million
23andMe settled a $30 million lawsuit due to a significant 2023 data breach affecting millions, including genetic monitoring for affected users.
23andMe Settles for $30 Million After Massive Data Breach | Entrepreneur
23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a breach exposed personal data of 6.9 million customers, requiring three years of security monitoring.
23andMe settles class-action breach lawsuit for $30 million
23andMe settled a $30 million lawsuit due to a significant 2023 data breach affecting millions, including genetic monitoring for affected users.
23andMe Settles for $30 Million After Massive Data Breach | Entrepreneur
23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a breach exposed personal data of 6.9 million customers, requiring three years of security monitoring.
Student-loan borrowers are getting $100 million in payments after being 'cheated' out of lower bills by a major lender, a federal consumer watchdog says
The CFPB settled a lawsuit with Navient for mishandling student loan payments, leading to $100 million in relief for affected borrowers.
Navient reaches $120 million settlement for misleading student loan borrowers
Navient has been permanently banned from servicing federal student loans after a $120 million settlement with the CFPB.
Student-loan borrowers are getting $100 million in payments after being 'cheated' out of lower bills by a major lender, a federal consumer watchdog says
The CFPB settled a lawsuit with Navient for mishandling student loan payments, leading to $100 million in relief for affected borrowers.
Navient reaches $120 million settlement for misleading student loan borrowers
Navient has been permanently banned from servicing federal student loans after a $120 million settlement with the CFPB.
Americans to get one-time payment from $115m privacy payout - just fill out form
Oracle's $115 million settlement offers cash payments to individuals affected by its unauthorized data collection practices.
L.A. Unified to pay $24 million to three elementary students allegedly molested by teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District settles a $24 million lawsuit over sexual abuse claims against a teacher who was previously reported for inappropriate behavior.
Keurig to pay $1.5M settlement over statements on the recyclability of its K-Cup drink pods
Keurig Dr Pepper to pay $1.5 million for misleading recyclability claims regarding K-Cup pods, without admitting or denying the SEC's findings.
Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon settles action against SUV driver who knocked him from bike
Ciarán Cannon, a Fine Gael TD, settled a personal injury lawsuit after breaking his leg in a cycling accident.