Judge: New York Can Pursue Civil Lawsuits Against Negligent Gun Companies
A federal judge found that a lawsuit targeting a recently enacted New York law was impermissibly “vague” and otherwise invalid.
Verdicts & Settlements
Florida Settles Lawsuit, Improves Conditions for Death Row Prisoners
Before the settlement, inmates on death row–many of whom await their executions for decades–were scarcely permitted to leave their cells and had practically no social interaction.
Massachusetts Court Blocks ExxonMobil Attempt to Thwart Climate Change Lawsuit
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court said that ExxonMobil’s anti-SLAPP defense is inadequate.
Champlain Towers Class Action Reaches Large Settlement
Class action case involving nearly 100 claimants is settled for close to $1 billion.
Facial Recognition Software Company Settles ACLU Suit
Company settles case involving pulling images from the internet without people’s consent.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe Settles Clergy Abuse Claims for $121.5m
The settlement will provide an estimated $121.5 million to the victims of clergy abuse. However, the agreement is still subject to the victims’ approval.
SPS Settles Teacher Sexual Molestation Case with Student
Teacher is charged with sexual abuse and school district settles allegations that it knew and did nothing.
Liberty University Agrees to Lawsuit Settlement Over Mishandled Assault Cases
Liberty University recently agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by 12 women over claims the school mishandled their assault cases.
Intuit Must Pay Millions Over TurboTax Marketing Practices
Intuit settles nationwide tax preparation case.
NC Assisted Living Community Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Fatal 2020 Incident
Spring Arbor of Wilmington recently agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit over a fatal 2020 incident between two residents.