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.
Verdicts & Settlements
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.
Capital One Settles with Nearly 100M Data Breach Customers
Capital One settles biggest data breach in history.
California Judge Dismisses “Nirvana Baby” Lawsuit
An attorney for “Nirvana baby” Spencer Elden said the lawsuit will be re-filed within the coming weeks.
New Jersey Pay for Veterans’ Homes Negligent Response
State is set to pay families for negligence in veteran’s nursing homes.
Federal Judge Tosses Michigan State Police Officers’ “Reverse Racism” Claims
In his ruling, the federal judge suggested that the Michigan State Police officers had sued simply because they didn’t like the agency’s diversity policies, rather than having the right legal basis for a case.
U.S. Court Dismisses Saudi Company’s Lawsuit Against Former Kingdom Intelligence Official
While Sakab Saudi Holding Co. claims that Saad al-Jabri defrauded them of $3.5 billion, al-Jabri alleges that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman sent a “death squad” to Canada to kill him.
Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit for $100m
Riot will also allow a third party to manage its job assignments and ensure equity in pay and treatment.
Riot Games Agrees to Pay $100M to Settle Gender Discrimination Suit
Riot Games is paying $100 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit.
McDonald’s Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Black Franchise Owner
In his initial complaint, former MLB player Herbert Washington alleged that McDonald’s tried to “pigeonhole” him into only opening franchises in “low-volume,” predominately Black neighborhoods.