Meta Offers to Settle Trump Lawsuit for $25m
“This is going to be a big year for redefining our relationships with governments,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
Verdicts & Settlements
Arkansas Couple Settles Claim with HGTV “Fixer to Fabulous” Stars
An Arkansas couple has reached a settlement with construction companies owned by the stars of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous.” According to KNWA-KFTA, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of plaintiffs Matthew and Sarah McGrath in February of 2023. In the complaint, attorneys for the plaintiffs said that they paid Jupiter Rentals and Marrs Construction to
Maryland Judge Scraps Climate Change Lawsuit
“The Court’s decision joins the growing and nearly unanimous consensus, among both federal and states courts across the country, that these types of claims are precluded and preempted by federal law and must be dismissed under clear U.S. Supreme Court precedent,” Chevron attorney Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. said in a statement.
Prince Harry Settles U.K. Privacy Lawsuits with Rupert Murdoch-owned Tabloid
“We acknowledge and apologize for the distress cause to the duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages,” News Group Newspapers said in a settlement statement.
$17M Settlement: How a Paralyzed Rider Won Against a Construction Company
The aftermath of a collision can be overwhelming, but understanding your responsibilities and options is the first step toward justice and fair compensation.
East Palestine Residents Await Injury Payments
East Palestine residents face delays and frustrations over train derailment compensation payments.
Supreme Court Rules Day Rate Workers Entitled to Overtime Pay
This decision will require employers—particularly those in the oil and gas industry—to re-examine their payment practices.
Supreme Court Rejects Oil and Gas Request to Dismiss Honolulu Climate Change Lawsuit
The defendants have repeatedly argued that Honolulu’s lawsuit should be moved to federal court. In filings, attorneys for the defendant companies said that state courts do not have jurisdiction to rule on interstate pollution.
Missouri Ends Years-Long Lawsuit Against Springfield Public Schools
“The settlement agreement is in the mutual best interests of Missourians, the AGO and the district, as it fairly resolves this dispute through settlement, ensures the district’s compliance with both the Sunshine Law and the Missouri Human Rights Act at the least cost to taxpayers, and conserves public resources,” the Missouri Attorney General’s Office said in a statement.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Sexual Abuse Verdict Against Trump
In its ruling, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals explicitly rejected Trump’s allegations that trial judge Lewis A. Kaplan had spoiled the trial by permitting two other women who had accused Trump of sexual abuse to testify.