University of Iowa Reaches $5m Settlement in Football Racial Discrimination Claim
The lawsuit was filed by a group of African-American former football players who claimed they were mistreated by University of Iowa athletics officials.
Verdicts & Settlements
Vanessa Bryant Reaches $29m Settlement with Los Angeles County Over Helicopter Crash Photos
The settlement resolves the Bryant family’s years-long legal battle against Los Angeles County.
Federal Judge Dismisses Termination Claim By Seattle Cop Who Punched Handcuffed Woman
The controversial case has caused significant hardship for Seattle and its police department, which remain subject to federal oversight and monitoring.
W. R. Grace Settles Libby Mine Claims for $18.5 million
Former mine owner pays millions to close asbestos case.
Caltech Settles with Apple, Broadcam Over Wi-fi Chips Patent Issue
Caltech receives billions from tech giants over its proprietary technology.
Maine Judge Says Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Catholic Diocese Can Move Forward
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland had protested a 2021 law removing the statute of limitations on most child sex abuse claims.
Third Circuit Ruling Blocks Bankruptcy Proceedings for LTL Management
The brief highlighted why the use of bankruptcy to address litigation claims is a valid bankruptcy purpose that has been historically recognized by courts across the country.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little Announces City Has Won Homeless Encampment Lawsuit
In a statement announcing the lawsuit’s dismissal, Gov. Brad Little said that “Boise isn’t Portland.”
Judge Dismisses Whole Foods Employees’ “Black Lives Matter” Apparel Lawsuit
In her ruling, the Boston-based federal judge found that Whole Foods had fairly and uniformly enforced a dress code prohibiting apparel bearing slogans, logos, and advertisements.
Jay-Z, Yo Gotti Dismiss Lawsuit Filed Against Mississippi Department of Corrections
The lawsuit was filed by Jay-Z and other entertainers after federal investigators found that inmates at Mississippi State Penitentiary were living in unconstitutional and squalid conditions.