LA County Reaches Historic $4 Billion Settlement in Juvenile Hall Systemic Sexual Abuse Case
Five-year settlement plan prioritizes restorative justice for victims while ensuring financial stability for L.A. County.
Verdicts & Settlements
Jury Finds Rapper Soulja Boy Guilty of Abuse
More than $4 million was awarded after guilty verdict.
Judge Dismisses Tithing Lawsuit Against Mormon Church
Most of the tithing-related claims filed against the church allege that its leadership used tithing donations to purchase investments in stocks, bonds, real property, and agriculture; the plaintiffs claim that they were never informed that their tithes might be used for investment, rather than charitable, purposes.
Doctors Win Fraud Case Against Insurer
Doctors win $421M lawsuit after insurer denies payment for approved surgeries.
Northwestern Settles Hazing Lawsuits With Players
Former Northwestern football players settle hazing lawsuits, ending painful legal battle.
Judge Orders White House to Lift Restrictions on The Associated Press
“Today’s ruling affirms the fundamental right of the press and public to speak freely without government retaliation,” Associated Press spokesperson Lauren Easton said in a statement.
Court Orders $1.6B Payout in Abuse Case
Former pediatrician ordered to pay $1.6B after decades of abuse allegations.
6 Things You Should Know About Class Action Settlements
So next time you get one of those emails about a class action settlement, don’t just delete it, take a minute to read it, think about your options, and decide what’s best for you.
Appeals Court: Trump Can Curtail Refugee Program, But Can’t Deport Those Already Here
“I slept outside the transit center in the parking lot, along with other refugee families waiting to travel to the United States. In the morning, they told us President Trump cancelled all refugee travel.”
Alaska Court’s Order Could Open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to Drilling
The lawsuit was initially filed by the Biden administration, which had sought to void oil and gas leases that AIDEA had acquired in a January 2021 sale. In court filings, Biden attorneys claimed that the sale—authorized by then-former President Donald Trump—was inherently flawed and therefore unenforceable.