California City Accedes to “Flintstone House” with Six-Figure Settlement
The settlement will give $125,000 to Florence Fang, who fought a years-long battle with the town of Hillsborough over her eye-catching lawn décor.
Verdicts & Settlements
Missouri County Will Give $280k to al-Jazeera Journalists Attacked in Ferguson Protests
The St. Charles County SWAT team fired tear gas canisters at the three journalists when they were preparing a shot, even though there were no protesters around.
Kobe Bryant’s Widow Agrees to Settlement with Helicopter Company and Pilot’s Estate
However, the lawsuit is still subject to the court’s approval; its terms will remain confidential.
Justices Say Police Must Think Before Pursuing Suspect Without Warrant
However, the justice failed to establish any guideline for law enforcement pursuing a person suspected of committing a minor offense.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cussing Cheerleader
The teenage cheerleader had been suspended after posting a Snapchat clip with expletives aimed at her school and cheer program.
Six Flags Settles Class Action Over Fingerprinting Theme Park Guests
Six Flags Illinois’ theme park collected biometric data for redemption of guest passes, settles lawsuit.
Family of Incapacitated Woman Raped at Care Facility Settles Lawsuit
Family settled with Hacienda HealthCare doctor for $15 million.
Supreme Court Tosses Red States’ Challenge to Affordable Care Act
In a 7-2 decision, the justices found that the Republican attorneys general seeking to overturn Obamacare lacked standing to sue.
Supreme Court Shoots Down Child Slavery Lawsuit Against Nestle and Cargill
The justices noted that, even after 15 years of litigation, the plaintiffs could not demonstrate that either company knew that certain cocoa farms and cooperatives used child labor.
Lawsuit Against California Water Polo Coach Ends with $14M Settlement
USA Water Polo, International Water Polo Club, and a former coach recently agreed to a $14 million settlement, ending a lawsuit alleging sexual assault.