Former UPS Driver Wins $238 Million Verdict in Suit Over Firing
A Black UPS driver won a $237.6 million jury verdict in a case in which he alleged he’d been discriminated against and subject to a hostile work environment before being fired.
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Judges Alarmed by ‘Doomsday’ Scenario From LNG Railroad Rule
A federal appeals court panel appeared unconvinced during oral arguments Friday that the Department of Transportation included enough safety measures in a rule that would allow companies to transport liquefied natural gas by train for the first time.
Trump Infringed ‘Electric Avenue’ in 2020 Tweet, Court Rules
Presidential candidate Donald Trump infringed Eddy Grant’s 1983 hit “Electric Avenue” in a 2020 campaign video, a New York federal court ruled Friday as it rejected his fair use defense.
Physician Referral Fraud Suit Requires Loper Bright Briefing
A whistleblower’s False Claims Act suit against Thomas Health System Inc. and others can’t be resolved without parties’ briefs on the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling on how courts should approach regulatory interpretations, a federal district court said.
Apple Moves to Dismiss Suit Against Israeli Spyware Maker NSO
Ex-L.A. Deputy City Attorney Charged by Bar in Utility Scandal
A high-ranking former official in the L.A. city attorney’s office faces charges in California State Bar Court, alleging he helped carry out and cover up a scandal involving the largest municipal utility in the country.
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23andMe Agrees to $30 Million Deal Resolving Data Breach Dispute
23andMe Inc. agreed to a $30 million settlement and committed to a three-year security monitoring program to resolve claims it failed to safeguard the privacy of more than six million customers affected by a 2023 data breach.
Ex-L.A. Deputy City Attorney Charged by Bar in Utility Scandal
A high-ranking former official in the L.A. city attorney’s office faces charges in California State Bar Court, alleging he helped carry out and cover up a scandal involving the largest municipal utility in the country.
NYC Cabbies Can Keep Trial Winnings Over License Suspensions
The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission failed to convince a federal court to nix damages awarded to a group of cab drivers who challenged their license suspensions.
Transgender Digital Shopper for Walmart Alleges Sex, Gender Bias
A transgender woman who worked as a digital shopper for
Trump Infringed ‘Electric Avenue’ in 2020 Tweet, Court Rules
Presidential candidate Donald Trump infringed Eddy Grant’s 1983 hit “Electric Avenue” in a 2020 campaign video, a New York federal court ruled Friday as it rejected his fair use defense.
Illinois Animal Clinic Faces ERISA Suit Over Pharma Investments
The Animal Doctor Ltd. is facing a proposed class action lawsuit claiming its pension plan fiduciaries breached their obligations by investing heavily in pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Texas Patent Lawyers Facing Sanctions Apologize to Federal Judge
A Texas law firm’s attorneys are seeking a California federal judge’s forgiveness while trying to evade sanctions after being accused of ethics violations when handling their client’s patent infringement lawsuit against
Amazon Wage Class Settlement for $3 Million Gets Final Approval
A non-reversionary $3 million Amazon.com Services Inc. settlement resolving claims the company failed to pay overtime wages and provide accurate wage statements won final approval in an order filed Friday.
Juror Who Blurted ‘I Agree’ in Closing Arguments Kept Open Mind
A juror who blurted out “I agree” as defendants finished their closing arguments wasn’t biased, a California appeals court found, citing the juror’s affirmations to the court that she would still keep an open mind.
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