Nearly a year after the devastating wildfires in Maui, a tentative settlement of over $4 billion has been reached to resolve approximately 450 lawsuits filed in connection with the August 2023 fires. This settlement is set to address claims related to the deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history, which resulted... Read More »
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has initiated legal action against Elon Musk, alleging breach of contract and fraud in connection with a failed partnership deal. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, claims that Musk and his company, X (formerly Twitter), engaged in deceptive practices that led to the... Read More »
The estate of late rapper Juice WRLD is facing a lawsuit from producer and writer Joshua Jaramillo, who claims he is owed compensation for his contributions to the song "Girl of My Dreams." Initially reported by TMZ, Jaramillo, who is credited as a co-producer and writer on the track, alleges... Read More »
Washington, D.C.’s Attorney General, Brian Schwalb, has initiated legal action against StubHub, accusing the ticket resale platform of engaging in deceptive pricing practices. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, alleges that StubHub uses a tactic known as "drip pricing" to mislead consumers by advertising... Read More »
On Tuesday (July 30), Meta, formerly known as Facebook, reached a $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas in a significant privacy lawsuit. The case centered on allegations that the tech giant collected and used biometric data from its users without proper consent, a violation of Texas state laws.... Read More »
Last week, the California Supreme Court upheld proposition 22, a measure approved by voters in 2020, allowing companies who provide app-based services like Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. This decision marks a significant victory for the gig economy and the tech giants... Read More »
Warner Bros. Discovery has initiated a lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, seeking to maintain its longstanding broadcast rights for NBA games. This legal action comes after the NBA declined Warner's bid to match a lucrative deal the league... Read More »
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies to begin dismantling homeless encampments throughout the state. This move comes on the heels of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that permits cities to enforce bans on sleeping in public spaces. Newsom's directive calls for "humane and... Read More »
Recent lawsuits have brought to light disturbing allegations of systemic sexual abuse at Cook County's Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC), spanning from the mid-1990s to 2022. Nearly 200 former detainees have come forward, claiming they endured egregious mistreatment and abuse at the hands of adult staff members. The lawsuits, filed... Read More »
Chris Brown and fellow artist Yella Beezy are facing a $50 million lawsuit filed by four men who allege they were assaulted backstage at Brown's 11:11 Tour concert in Fort Worth, Texas. The lawsuit, filed in Harris County, Texas, names Brown, Beezy, tour promoter Live Nation, and other members of... Read More »
Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit following an alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy during a flight on July 4, 2022. Filed by legal firm Greenberg Gross LLP, the lawsuit accuses the airline of negligence for failing to protect the teen from a “visibly intoxicated” male passenger who allegedly... Read More »
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is yet again facing another lawsuit as DJ Khalil and several other artists have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit over tracks from his 2021 album, "Donda." The lawsuit, initiated by Artist Revenue Advocates in California, claims Ye used compositions from Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh,... Read More »
Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of legendary musician Elvis Presley, has initiated a $1 million lawsuit against her former business associates, accusing them of financial elder abuse. The lawsuit, filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on July 18, 2024, centers on allegations of fraudulent activities by Brigitte Kruse, owner... Read More »
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Patrick Orlando, the former CEO of Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), accusing him of securities fraud. This blank-check company was instrumental in merging with Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, the entity behind former President Donald Trump’s social... Read More »
In a new development among Vanderpump Rules stars, Tom Sandoval has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix. Madix and Sandoval began dating in 2013 and were together for nearly a decade, often portraying a strong relationship on the show. However, after Rachel "Raquel" Leviss joined Vanderpump Rules as... Read More »
