Minnesota Department of Human Rights Required Implementation of Sexual Harassment Policies as Part of Recent Settlements
Sexual harassment claims cannot be made if the sexual behavior was welcomed, or occurred with mutual consent.
Verdicts & Settlements
Michigan Supreme Court Says Seeking Lost Wages is Appropriate for Wrongful Death Suits
Court’s decision has long-term implications regarding the right to economic damages in wrongful death cases.
Tinder Dating App Settles Lawsuit Against Match
Tinder settles three-year battle against Match.
School System Will Discontinue ‘Commonplace” ADA Violations
School district settled ADA violations claims brought by the DOJ.
Alabama Woman Accused of Shoplifting from Walmart Wins $2.1m in Damages
Lesleigh Nurse was arrested for shoplifting groceries she’d already paid for. Even after the criminal case against her was dismissed, Walmart allegedly ordered a law firm to pursue her for the value of the “stolen” goods.
Crossroads Billed for Hospice Services Despite No Terminal Diagnosis
Crossroads Hospice settled DOJ allegations.
Pinterest Settles Shareholder Discrimination Lawsuit
Pinterest said that it will pledge $50 million to programs aimed at improving diversity within its own ranks.
N.F.L. Will Pay $790m to St. Louis to Settle Rams Relocation Lawsuit
St. Louis said that it expected to lose tens of millions of dollars each year, after the N.F.L. allegedly went back on a deal and let the Rams move to California.
Amazon Resolves Washington’s Allegations of Illegal Pesticide Sales
Amazon settles another pesticide case with Washington.
Parkland Shooting Families Settle Negligence Lawsuit with Justice Department
The lawsuit noted that the F.B.I. had received numerous reports about shooter Niklas Cruz in the weeks before the incident, with one tipster saying they thought Cruz was about to “shoot up a school.”