A San Bernardino County jury awarded former Walmart truck driver Jesse Fonseca $34.7 million after finding the retail giant defamed him when terminating his employment on accusations of workers' compensation fraud. The verdict, reached on November 15, 2024, includes $25 million in punitive damages, reflecting the jury’s view of Walmart's... Read More »
Taylor Swift’s long-running legal battle over her 2014 megahit “Shake It Off” has officially come to a close. As of June 2025, the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the pop star by songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler has been formally dismissed, ending nearly eight years of litigation that centered... Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a high-profile class-action case, declining to decide whether federal courts can certify classes that include both injured and uninjured members. In Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, the court had initially agreed to consider whether a federal court could approve a damages... Read More »
A legal dispute has erupted over the $275 million estate of the late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, as his widow, Jane Buffett, and the trust’s accountant are clashing in courts across two states. Jane Buffett initiated proceedings in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging mismanagement by Rick Mozenter, the estate's co-trustee. A... Read More »
The California Supreme Court has issued a ruling clarifying the standards for convicting accomplices under the state's felony murder law, potentially altering the sentences of hundreds of inmates currently serving lengthy prison terms despite not directly committing homicide. The felony murder rule is a legal doctrine that allows prosecutors to... Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed eliminating Medi-Cal coverage for popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy as part of efforts to control spiraling healthcare costs in the state’s public health insurance program. The proposal, announced on Wednesday, aims to address significant budget overruns, potentially saving California an estimated $85 million... Read More »
Eight Mile Style, the publishing company behind Eminem’s extensive catalog, has filed a $109 million lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant of using 243 of the rapper’s songs without permission across its social platforms. The complaint, filed in federal court in Nashville, claims Meta knowingly made Eminem’s songs available... Read More »
Pop star Lizzo has filed an appeal to dismiss a high-profile sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit brought by former backup dancers, claiming the suit infringes upon her constitutional rights to free speech and artistic expression. In a legal brief submitted last month, attorneys representing Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa... Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a major Second Amendment challenge to Maryland’s law banning certain semiautomatic rifles, including the AR-15. The Court's brief, unsigned order offered no explanation, leaving the 2013 Maryland statute in effect. This decision underscores the Court’s cautious approach toward Second Amendment disputes,... Read More »
Universal Music Group (UMG) and iconic rap group Beastie Boys have each reached confidential settlements resolving their lawsuits against Chili’s parent company, Brinker International. Both lawsuits accused the restaurant chain of improperly using copyrighted music in social media advertisements without obtaining required synchronization licenses. In separate federal court filings on... Read More »
Boeing Co. has reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Justice Department, potentially allowing the aerospace giant to avoid criminal charges stemming from two fatal crashes of its 737 Max aircraft. The crashes, involving Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March 2019, resulted... Read More »
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s effort to revoke Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), preserving the university's ability to enroll international students. Harvard University filed a lawsuit last Friday challenging the administration’s decision, arguing it was retaliatory and violated multiple constitutional... Read More »
A Twin Cities woman has filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice and battery, claiming her surgeon mistakenly removed a healthy kidney instead of her spleen during routine surgery. Wendy Rappaport, of Plymouth, filed the suit last week, naming the Allina Health hospital system, surgeon Dr. Devon Callahan, and Allina Health... Read More »
The complex case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse from Georgia who was declared brain dead at approximately nine weeks pregnant, has ignited fierce debate over the state's restrictive abortion laws, raising significant legal and ethical questions. Smith has remained on life support for over 90 days, with doctors at... Read More »
Two prominent Las Vegas hotels are facing lawsuits from guests alleging negligence after suffering bed bug bites during their stays. Courtney and Stephen Gully of Illinois, along with Briana McKenzie of Washington State, filed lawsuits against the Luxor Hotel. At the same time, Teresa Bruce of California brought a separate... Read More »
