Nuclear Verdicts in Florida: Why America’s Top Industry is Now Scared
Some of the biggest critics of nuclear verdicts are in the trucking industry.
Verdicts & Settlements
U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms Americans’ Right to Sue for Malicious Prosecution
While the Supreme Court may have lowered the standard to raise a malicious prosecution case, the split ruling does not make it any easier to sue law enforcement and other public officials.
Manhattan Judge Tosses Strawberry Pop-Tarts Lawsuit
In his ruling, the judge observed that most consumers probably do not purchase frosting-covered strawberry Pop-Tarts because they genuinely believe they are a prime source of strawberry-based nutrition.
Texas Supreme Court Rules for San Antonio in Chick-fil-A Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has kicked the case back to a lower court, prompting San Antonio officials and conservative activists to both claim victory.
Texas Teacher Tries to Force Student to Say Pledge of Allegiance, Ends Up Costing Taxpayers $90k
When Klein Oak High student Mari Oliver refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance, her sociology teacher, Benjie Arnold, compared her to “Soviet communists” and “people who condone pedophilia” before threatening to “fail her.” Arnold’s misconduct now appears to have indirectly cost Texas taxpayers $90,000.
Army Veteran Wins $50m Verdict Against 3M
The former Army soldier claimed that 3M’s notorious Combat Arms Earplugs caused permanent hearing damage.
D.C. Department of Corrections to Improve Housing Conditions for Transgender Inmates
The lawsuit will allow transgender inmates to choose housing assignments in accordance with their gender identities.
University of Michigan Settlement to Enhance Sexual Misconduct Accountability
The University of Michigan has reached a settlement with students seeking to change how the school addresses and prevents sexual misconduct on campus. According to National Public Radio, the university has agreed to create and fund a multidisciplinary committee designed to shield students and staff from sexual predators. The Coordinated Community Response Team, says The
Justin Bieber Drops Defamation Suit Against Sexual Assault Accusers
It is not clear whether Bieber’s attorneys reached a settlement with the two Twitter users who accused him of sexual assault in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
University of Texas at Austin Must Pay $3M to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
A jury recently ruled that the University of Texas at Austin must pay $3 million to an engineering professor to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.