Jury Orders The GEO Group to Pay $17m to Exploited Immigrant Detainees
The company could end up losing even more money after Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s lawsuit goes to trial.
Verdicts & Settlements
ACLU Drops Injunctive Claims Against Fort Wayne, IN, in Excessive Force Lawsuit
While the ACLU still retains a complaint against the city, both sides came to a “mutual understanding” on several key issues relating to the use of force at Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
Philadelphia Settles Police Shooting Lawsuit with Family of Walter Wallace
The lawsuit may include up to $2.5 million in damages, and will require Philadelphia police officers to carry tasers.
Awon Phie LLC Agrees to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit for $30K
Awon Phie LLC recently agreed to pay $30,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
3M Settles with Alabama Water Consumers for $12m, Pays Extra $98m in Separate Suits
In another recently settled suit, 3M will pay nearly $100 million to Alabama residents.
Mother of Elijah McClain Settles Wrongful Death Suit with Aurora Police
The details of the settlement have yet to be publicly disclosed.
City Pays $11M After Grandmother Killed, Grandson Severely Injured
Sacramento pays family millions in crosswalk settlement.
Family Settles Classroom Restraining Case with The School District
Indiana parents settle their lawsuit after accusing school district of restraining their autistic daughter.
AFT Union Reaches Landmark Settlement with the Education Department
AFT and ED reach a settlement in the public service workers’ loan forgiveness suit.
Judge Dismisses Subway “Mystery Tuna” Lawsuit
The plaintiffs will still be allowed to re-file their lawsuit, provided it lives up to legal standards.