University of Arizona Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for $100K
The University of Arizona recently agreed to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a female professor for $100,000.
Verdicts & Settlements
Massachusetts to Provide Inmates Expanded Access to Opioid Addiction Medication
The state corrections department agreed to lift limitations on how long certain inmates can receive opioid treatment medications.
Starbucks Settles New York City Sick Leave Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks broke New York City law by disciplining and firing workers who called in sick.
Prosecutor’s Appeal Verdict in Hamtramck Student Sexual Assault Case
An appeal is filed in case against Hamtramck community activist.
Jury Awards $8.6m to Family of ‘Walking Dead’ Stuntman John Bernecker Killed On-Set
On Thursday, a jury awarded $8.6 million to the family of John Bernecker, a ‘Walking Dead’ stuntman who fell to his death on-set in July 2017. According to Variety, jurors found AMC Networks’ subsidiary TWD 8 and the show’s production, Stalwart Films, liable in Bernecker’s death. Several individuals—including a unit production manager and first assistant
Sacramento County Pays $25m to Family of 10-Year Old Girl Grievously Injured in Crash with Deputy’s SUV
The settlement is the largest Sacramento County has ever paid to end a civil suit.
Professors Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against University
Professors settle age discrimination lawsuits against prominent universities.
Wells Fargo Agrees to Settle Discriminatory Lending Suit for $10M
Well Fargo and the city of Philadelphia recently agreed to a $10 settlement, ending a suit involving allegations of discriminatory lending practices.
Brighton Woman Agrees to Settle Suit with Brighton Church of the Nazarene Over Breastfeeding Incident
The Church of Nazarene in Brighton, Michigan recently agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a mother who was shamed for breastfeeding at the church.
Brooklyn Mom Wins $625k from City After NYPD Officers Try Taking Away Her Kid at Benefits Office
A video of the ensuing struggle went viral, prompting apologies from the Brooklyn D.A. and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.