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.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Ex-Model Kaja Sokola Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Assaulting Her When She Was 16
Sokola launched the lawsuit after opting out of a class action settlement she and her attorneys say doesn’t hold Weinstein or his enablers accountable.
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
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Against WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Due to the misdiagnosis by the doctors at WellStar Kennestone, Damien’s transverse myelitis went untreated for days and cost him his chance of a normal or partial recovery.
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.
Harvey Weinstein Says His Back Hurts So Bad He Can’t Be Sued
An attorney for Weinstein says the disgraced producer’s back hurts so bad that he may not be able to handle the combined pressure of criminal court and civil litigation.
Child Victims Act Draws in an Estimated 1,200 Abuse Lawsuits
New York’s Child Victims Act has already lead to over a thousand lawsits since August.
Professors Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against University
Professors settle age discrimination lawsuits against prominent universities.
Baby+Co. Hit with Lawsuit Over 2017 Infant Death
The parents of a newborn that died back in 2017 is suing Baby+Co., the birthing center where the labor and delivery took place.