Catholic Church Admits Massive Sex Abuse Settlements to Rhode Island Lawmakers
Petitioning lawmakers last week, the Diocese of Providence admitted to hundreds of sex abuse claims for tens of millions of dollars.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Johnny Depp Sues Ex-Wife for Defamation
Johnny Depp filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, after she wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post. In the op-ed, Heard alleges she is a victim of domestic abuse.
Documentary Set to Release as Scheduled Despite Lawsuit
HBO’s ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary will release as scheduled, according to network, despite a lawsuit submitted by the late Michael Jackson’s estate.
Alaska Airlines Hit with Lawsuit Claiming Emotional Support Dog Mauled 5-Year-Old
A lawsuit was recently filed against Alaska Airlines over a 2017 incident involving a child being mauled by an emotional support pit bull.
Lime Tells Electric Scooter Riders to Beware the Dangers of Firmware Bugs and Faulty Brakes
Lime says it has the problem under control, but media sources speculate bad brakes could be a bigger problem than the scooter company wants to admit.
Supreme Court Snubs Out Tobacco Industry Appeals Amidst Thousands of Smoker Lawsuits
The ruling could cost the tobacco industry billions, but barriers remain for smokers hoping to recoup the damages wrought by cigarettes.
Oklahoma Trial Underway Against Opioid Manufacturers
An Oklahoma trial against opioid manufacturers could act as a benchmark to determine what role the companies play in creating a nationwide epidemic.
Gwyneth Paltrow Counter-Sues Man Over 2016 Ski Slope Collision
In response to a $3.1 million lawsuit filed by Terry Sanderson over allegations that Gwyneth Paltrow ran him over on a Utah ski slope, the actress has filed a counter suit.
Rutherford County, State of Tennessee Pay $250K to Settle Case Involving Special Needs Teen and Solitary Confinement
Earlier this week, Rutherfod County and the State of Tennessee agreed to a $250,000 settlement to end a case alleging a special needs teen was placed in solitary confinement at Rutherford County Youth Detention Center.
AgeVital Pharmacy Settles Allegations of Fraud for $775,000
Florida pharmacy, AgeVital, is set to pay at least $775,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud brought about by a patient who received unwanted medications.