Oregon Judge Says Food Poisoning and Disgusting Meals for Prisoners Aren’t Eighth Amendment Violations
Giving prisoners food so bad it gets them sick every several months apparently doesn’t pose anything of a constitutional crisis.
Verdicts & Settlements
Former Chadds Ford Adviser Turned Drug Informant Blown Out By Federal Jury
Peter Bistrian’s lawsuit against eight prison guards was dismissed, but he’s still suing the government for $3 million in a separate case.
Was Your Data Compromised in the Equifax Data Breach? You May be Entitled to Compensation
Were you one of the millions of people affected by the 2017 Equifax hack? If so, you may have some money coming your way. Earlier this month, Equifax agreed to fork over close to $700 million in fines and restitution. Of that amount, $425 million will be set aside for consumer payouts to cover things
Google Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Along with paying out $11 million to settle an age discrimination lawsuit, Google’s on the hook for $13 million more in another claim.
Former Kalamazoo Urogynecologist Settles Wrongful Death Suit from the 1990s
Dr. Roger Beyer, a former Kalamazoo urogynecologist currently under state investigation agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit from the 1990s.
Lex Machina Environmental Litigation Report: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Generated Over $13.6 Billion in Damages
Legal analytics data shows a drop in environmental litigation in federal court in the past decade; Environmental groups like the Sierra Club and WildEarth Guardians continue to be the top filers advocating for the environment.
Reckitt Benckiser Will Settle Justice Department Probe for $1.4 Billion
Reckitt Benckiser agrees to settle Justice Department probe rather than risk a conviction.
Lawsuit Over Iron Man 3 Poster Ends with Settlement
A lawsuit between Marvel Entertainment and Horizon Comics Productions over an Iron Man 3 poster settled earlier this week.
Lead Paint Suppliers Will Pay $305 Million to Rehabilitate Thousands of California Homes
It’s the end to a lawsuit that’s dragged on for nearly 20 years.
FTC Will Fine Facebook $5 Billion for Privacy Violations as Antitrust Investigation Looms
Facebook and its outrageously wealthy tech counterparts are also facing increased skepticism and harsher legislation.