General Motors Sues San Francisco to Reclaim “Overcharged” Taxes
The company claims that it was erroneously asked to pay over $121 million in taxes, fees, and interested related to a subsidiary company from which GM receives little revenue.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Google Agrees to Settle “Incognito” Mode Lawsuit
Details of the preliminary settlement have yet to be released. However, attorneys for the plaintiffs had originally sought billions of dollars in damages.
Southern Baptist Convention Settles Pressler Sex Abuse Lawsuit
The lawsuit closes years of litigation against the S.B.C. and one of its most prominent–and controversial–leaders. However, details of the agreement have yet to be released.
Florida Woman Sues Hershey Company After Finding Holiday-Themed Reese’s Cups Don’t Actually Have “Artistic” Carvings
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Florida woman, who filed the $5 million complaint after finding that her Halloween-themed Reese’s candy did not actually contain the “artistic” carvings displayed on its packaging.
Baseball Scouts Sue Detroit Tigers for Age Discrimination
The lawsuit suggests that the Tigers, along with many other M.L.B. organizations, used the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to fire older employees.
Alaska Lawsuits Seeks Removal of Trump from 2024 Ballot
The Alaska Department of Law Information says it is unclear whether the plaintiff, a Republican candidate for the 2024 election, intends to pursue the lawsuit.
New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Use of Plagiarized Text in AI Language Learning Models
In its complaint, the New York Times alleges that Microsoft and OpenAI use and replicate plagiarized text in A.I.-based language learning models.
Gun Owners Sue Two Nebraska Cities Over Concealed Carry Restrictions
The lawsuit alleges that the mayors of Lincoln and Omaha both defied a recently-passed state law in issuing executive orders prohibiting the carrying of firearms onto certain types of public property.
Overweight Wayne State Student Sues University for Denying Dream of Being Gym Teacher
After a doctor found that his obesity, diabetes, asthma, and hypertension made simply standing through gym class a potent health risk, the 400-pound student filed a lawsuit against Wayne State, saying that it unfairly refused to accommodate his health conditions to complete a student-teaching requirement.
Brashear High School Student Sues Pittsburgh Public Schools After Surviving Brutal Assault
The lawsuit claims that Pittsburgh Public Schools violated former Brashear High School student Ny’Hier Williams’s civil rights after it failed to take reasonable action against another student implicated in multiple “unprovoked” assaults.