Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Cruise Lines International Association, City of Juneau Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Passenger Fees
Cruise Lines International Association of Alaska (CLIA) and City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) agreed to settle a suit over allegations that CBJ was wrongfully using passenger fees.
Duke to Pay $112.5 Million in Research Fraud Settlement
Additionally, whistleblower Joseph Thomas is expected to pocket approximately $33 million.
Oklahoma Contends J&J Could be the Opioid Crisis ‘Kingpin’
Oklahoma’s Attorney General believes the ‘family company,’ Johnson & Johnson acted as the kingpin in the opioid drug crisis.
Lawsuits Begin Rolling in Over Deer Park Fire
One of the first of many lawsuits was recently filed against Intercontinental Terminals Co. in the aftermath of a large fire in Deer Creek.
Colorado Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit DACA Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
The attorney general’s office will take over litigation began by former Gov. Hickenlooper.
Michigan Mom Sues Spirit for Allegedly Taking Daughter Off Overbooked Flight
Stacy Giordano claims Spirit staff ordered her 15-year old daughter off a flight without informing her.
Lawsuit Against L.L. Bean’s Return Policy Just Got Dismissed
The third of four lawsuits against L.L. Bean was recently dismissed by a California judge.
Inmate’s Brother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Awarded $5 Million
Brother of inmate who died after being repeatedly punched while restrained received $5 million.
California State University, San Francisco State University Settle Lawsuit with Pro-Israel Students
Earlier this week, California State University and San Francisco State University agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit with a group of pro-Israel students.