Court Tosses Suit, Explains that Diet Dr Pepper Isn’t a Weight Loss Aid
The plaintiff seemingly argued that drinking Diet Dr Pepper should’ve given her a model’s body.
Verdicts & Settlements
Beaverton School District Agrees to Settle Allergy Lawsuit for $119K
The Beaverton School District recently agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the parents of a student who suffered a severe allergic reaction after being served a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
University of Arizona Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for $100K
The University of Arizona recently agreed to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a female professor for $100,000.
Massachusetts to Provide Inmates Expanded Access to Opioid Addiction Medication
The state corrections department agreed to lift limitations on how long certain inmates can receive opioid treatment medications.
Starbucks Settles New York City Sick Leave Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks broke New York City law by disciplining and firing workers who called in sick.
Prosecutor’s Appeal Verdict in Hamtramck Student Sexual Assault Case
An appeal is filed in case against Hamtramck community activist.
Jury Awards $8.6m to Family of ‘Walking Dead’ Stuntman John Bernecker Killed On-Set
On Thursday, a jury awarded $8.6 million to the family of John Bernecker, a ‘Walking Dead’ stuntman who fell to his death on-set in July 2017. According to Variety, jurors found AMC Networks’ subsidiary TWD 8 and the show’s production, Stalwart Films, liable in Bernecker’s death. Several individuals—including a unit production manager and first assistant
Sacramento County Pays $25m to Family of 10-Year Old Girl Grievously Injured in Crash with Deputy’s SUV
The settlement is the largest Sacramento County has ever paid to end a civil suit.
Professors Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against University
Professors settle age discrimination lawsuits against prominent universities.
Wells Fargo Agrees to Settle Discriminatory Lending Suit for $10M
Well Fargo and the city of Philadelphia recently agreed to a $10 settlement, ending a suit involving allegations of discriminatory lending practices.