Smashburger Faces Litigation for its Triple Double Burger
Judge dismisses In-N-Out’s case against Smashburger for it’s Triple Double, but a class action is still pending.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Yale Settles Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit with Former Basketball Captain
A settlement was recently reached between a former Yale basketball captain and the university, ending a sexual misconduct lawsuit.
Macy’s Hit with Discrimination Lawsuit Over Criminal History Screening Policy
Macy’s was recently named in a suit alleging its criminal background screening policy discriminates against certain applicants and employees.
Minnesota Catholic Diocese to Pay $34m to Victims of Clergy Abuse
The Diocese of New Ulm will pay $34 million to at least 93 victims of clergy abuse.
Dr. George Tyndall, Accused of Molesting Hundreds of USC Students, Arrested in L.A.
Tyndall’s name was included in a massive settlement between USC and the doctor’s victims. However, Tyndall continues to deny any wrongdoing.
Former Toys ‘R’ Us Employees Win $2M Settlement Over Severance Pay
Former Toys ‘R’ Us employees recently won a settlement that will award them $2 million in severance pay.
Libyan Families Sue U.S. Citizen and Trump Ally Khalifa Haftar for War Crimes
Haftar and his fighters–explicitly endorsed by the White House last April–are responsible for a bombing campaign in that’s killed hundreds around the Libyan city of Tripoli.
Motel 6 Settles Guest Data Lawsuit for $10M
Motel 6 recently agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $10 million over claims it handed over guest names to ICE agents.
Supreme Court Set to Hear From Land of Lincoln and Other Health Insurers Hurt By Obamacare
The government says companies like Land of Lincoln should never expected their heavily discounted insurance premiums to be propped up by taxpayer dollars.
Female News Anchors Allege Workplace Gender and Age Discrimination
Female news anchors at NY1 have filed a gender and age discrimination lawsuit.