Aetna Settles Another Lawsuit Over Patient Privacy Concerns
Aetna has settled another lawsuit alleging members’ privacy right have been violated after revealing the HIV status of many individuals it insures.
Verdicts & Settlements
Carter Will Serve 15 Months Behind Bars For Text Messages
A court ruled on appeal that Michelle Carter will serve a fifteen month sentence behind bars for encouraging her now-deceased boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to take this life in 2014.
Family of Woman Killed By Foul Ball Asks L.A. Dodger Stadium to Step Up Safety
Seventy-nine-year old Linda Goldbloom was killed by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium in late 2018. While her husband reached an undisclosed settlement with the team, he and Goldbloom’s family say the team can do more to improve safety.
Seafood Company Settles Sexual Harassment Claims
Female workers win settlement over sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Atlantic Capes and BJ’s Service Co., a New Bedford staffing firm.
Tinder Settles Class Action and Gives Users Free “Super Likes”
Tinder users 30 and over joined a class action lawsuit over being charged more for the app’s upgraded service than their 29 and younger counterparts. The company settled by offering them $11.5 Million worth of “Super Likes” for free.
Hawaii Pays $585k to Settle Foster Care Sex Abuse Claims
State background check failed to identify a run-in with the law on foster parent’s record. He is now serving 20 years behind bars for sexually abusing three boys.
Settlement Reached Over Lawsuit Involving Deadly 2017 I-64 Accident
A couple years after the tragic I-64 accident that claimed the life of Jerrell Simmons, a lawsuit settlement has been agreed to between his widow and the parties responsible for the accident.
Virginia Family Receives Settlement for Inmate’s Tragic Death
Mentall ill man dies behind bars while waiting to get into a psychiatric hospital. His family is set to receive $3 million.
Parents of Dead Penn State Student Timothy Piazza Sue Fraternity for Hazing and Negligence
After two years and several settlements, the parents of Penn State sophomore Timothy Piazza, killed during a fraternity drinking ritual, are suing 28 former members of Beta Theta Phi.
British Woman Awarded $150k After Losing Leg in NYC Taxi Accident
Sian Green lost her leg to an out-of-control New York City taxi nearly six years ago. Initially seeking $27.5 million from the city and a cab company, Green was forced to settle with $150,000.