What is a Sexual Misconduct Settlement?
Non-economic damages are abstract emotional and mental concepts like distress, suffering, shame, humiliation, depression, and so on.
Verdicts & Settlements
Federal Court Orders NYC to Install Thousands of Accessible Crosswalk Signals
In a first-of-its kind decision that will remake the streetscape of New York City and improve safety and accessibility for all New Yorkers, a federal court recently ruled that New York City must install accessible pedestrian signals (APS) at 10,000 intersections over the next 10 years, ultimately equip all signalized intersections with APS in the
Two Former UM Football Players Ask for More Payout
Two football players believe they’re sexual abuse payout should be as high as Nassar’s
Zometa-Orellana v. Garland: A Way Out of Domestic Violence
It is sad that a circuit court feels compelled to remind the immigration courts to fairly analyze the evidence and legal arguments presented by non-citizens, but sadly, it is.
Georgia Sheriff Pledges to Improve Inmate Conditions in Fulton County Jail
Attorneys for some female inmates said they found cells covered in urine and feces. Fulton County’s new sheriff has since pledged to drastically better inmates’ living conditions.
Federal Judge Scraps Lawsuit Filed By Estate of Murdered Irish Mob Boss Whitey Bulger
An attorney for Whitey Bulger’s estate said he plans to appeal the decision immediately.
Do I Have to Use My Settlement to Pay Off Medical Expenses After a Mississippi Truck Accident?
If your insurance cannot cover your medical expenses (or if you have no insurance), healthcare providers may file a lien against your claim.
DOJ Settles Racial Discrimination Case with Oklahoma Housing Authority
Legal Aid Services confirms applicant and daughter were denied housing because they are Black.
Six Female Physicians at Yale Settle Sexual Harassment Suit Against Supervising Professor
Employers should attempt to maintain privacy of the alleged victim and harasser while a complaint is being investigated.
Michigan Fast Food Chain Settles Lawsuit Claiming Sexual Assault for $1.4 Million
The Jimmy Johns franchise agreed to a settlement to avoid risks and costs associated with further litigation, according to the corporation’s attorneys.