Washington State to Pay $3m to Settle Adult Family Home Abuse Claim
A Washington court had earlier fined the state Attorney General’s Office over $300,000 after officials refused to provide the plaintiff’s attorneys with critical documents.
Verdicts & Settlements
Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit for Undisclosed Amount
The lawsuit relates to a claim that Cuba Gooding Jr. lured a woman to his hotel room with an offer of drinks before “turning on music,” undressing, and forcing her onto the bed.
Federal Judge Recuses Himself from Disney-DeSantis Lawsuit
Judge Mark E. Walker said that he felt it necessary to recuse himself after learning “that a relative within the third degree of relationship owns thirty shares of stock in [Disney’s] parent corporation
Amazon to Pay $30m After F.T.C. Alleges Alexa and Ring Privacy Violations
The Federal Trade Commission had claimed that two of Amazon’s most popular products–Alexa and the Ring doorbell camera–actively violated consumer privacy law and child virtual safety regulations.
Court Preliminarily Approves Settlement to Improve Communication for Deaf Californians Who Receive State Services
Under the settlement agreement, DDS will work with the 21 regional centers that coordinate I/DD services to offer communication assessments to deaf consumers.
Settlement Approved with Philly to Fix or Install 10,000 Curb Ramps Over the Next 15 Years
People with disabilities have the right to live in the world. The court’s order protects that right.
Wetlands Decision Muddies the Water at EPA
A recent SCOTUS wetlands decision opens waterways to pollution for profit, while destroying natural buffer areas that purify water and protect cities.
Chicago Loses Lawsuit Against Indiana-based Firearms Dealer
The City of Chicago filed its lawsuit against Gary-based Westforth Sports several years after a police report indicated that a significant percentage of guns used in local crimes had been purchased in the same store.
Supreme Court Sides with Technology Companies While Sidestepping Broader Concerns
While the court broadly sided with companies including Google and Twitter, it refused to address bigger concerns about the applicability of Section 230, a federal law shielding social media platforms from torts created by third-party users.
BREAKING: Equinox Hit with $11.25M Jury Verdict in Race & Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
During an emotional damages phase of the trial, Ms. Europe testified that Equinox’s failure to address the racist and sexist work atmosphere led to a sudden and dramatic increase in her symptoms of bulimia, an eating disorder from which she had suffered since high school, requiring her to undergo intensive treatment.