VW Settles Emissions Scandal Claims with Illinois
VW is hit with another emissions settlement.
Verdicts & Settlements
Columbus BLM Protesters to Receive Settlement Money
BLM rally participants will receive a $5.75M payout.
Judge Tosses Rose McGowan’s Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by actress Rose McGowan after she missed a filing deadline.
DOJ Settles Immigrant Discrimination Claim with Microsoft
Microsoft will pay $17,000 to the U.S. Treasury, and amend its hiring practices so that legal aliens do not have to repeatedly show work authorization documents.
Judge Dismisses Rose McGowan’s Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein
McGowan’s lawsuit was dismissed after she missed a paperwork filing deadline.
PG&E Will Pay Out for California Forest Fire
PG&E has agreed to settle California forest fire charges.
Uber Settles with California, Agrees to Hand Over Records and Pay $9m Fine
Uber had earlier refused to hand over sexual assault reporting data, citing concern for victims’ privacy.
Nevada Court: Firearm Manufacturers Not Responsible for 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
The state’s supreme court noted that state law shields firearms manufacturers from liability except when their products malfunction.
Jury Rules in Favor of Mesa County in Age Discrimination Lawsuit
A jury in Mesa County recently ruled that a woman who sued the county over claims of age discrimination failed to prove she was discriminated against.
Federal Court Approves Settlement Providing Accessible Restroom to NYC Teacher
In addition to the restroom, the settlement provides other accommodations, such as allowing Ms. Manderson’s students to write in online journals so she doesn’t have to carry up to 90 journals home.