Cali Judge Sends Clear Message Regarding Prisoner Mental Health
Judge Mueller fines California $112M for understaffing mental health professionals in the state’s prisons.
Verdicts & Settlements
Jury Says NFL Must Pay $5b+ in “Sunday Ticket” Lawsuit
“This case transcends football,” said Bill Carmody, an attorney for the plaintiffs.“It’s about justice. “It’s about telling the 32 team owners who collectively own all the big TV rights, the most popular content in the history of TV—that’s what they have,”
Parkland Survivor Now Owns Rights to Convicted Killer’s Name, Likeness
“We wanted complete accountability,” attorney Alex Arreaza told CNN. “People sit in prison and don’t have things to do. They get bored. We wanted to shut [Cruz] down completely. His story will be told by his victims—not by him.”
Federal Judge: U.S. Department of Defense Can’t Dodge “Don’t-Ask, Don’t-Tell” Lawsuit
“At least as a matter of pleading, these allegations are sufficient to allege conduct that shocks the conscience,” U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero wrote.
Hawaii Becomes First State to Settle ‘Climate Kids’-type Lawsuit
“We’re addressing the impacts of climate change today, and needless to say, this is a priority because we know now that climate change is here,” Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. “It is not something that we’re considering in an abstract way.”
Snapchat Settles Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Complaint for $15m
“In California, we’re proud of the work of our state’s innovators, who are a driving force of our nation’s economy,” said Kevin Kish, the director of the California Civil Rights Department. “This settlement with Snapchat demonstrates a shared commitment to a California where all workers have a fair chance at the American dream.”
Texas Court Dismisses ExxonMobil Lawsuit Against Climate-Conscious Shareholders
“Arjuna has eliminated any case or controversy between the Parties here,” U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman wrote. “Exxon’s claim is moot and must be dismissed without prejudice.”
PacifiCorp to Pay $178 Million in Oregon Wildfire Claims
Warren Buffett’s company agrees to settle claims, addressing extensive litigation and financial risks.
Uvalde Reaches $2m Settlement with Families of Robb Elementary Shooting Survivors, Victims
Aside from paying compensation to victims’ families, the city will commit to revising its police department, create a permanent memorial, and distribute an estimated $2 million in settlement proceeds.v
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre Lawsuit
“The continuing blight alleged within the Greenwood community born out of the Massacre implicates generational-societal inequities that can only be resolved by policymakers—not the courts,” the justices wrote.