Bayer takes legal battle over Roundup cancer claims to US Supreme Court
Bayer, trying to contain billions of dollars in legal costs, filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court verdict that upheld damages to a customer blaming his cancer on the German group's glyphosate-based weedkillers.
Fyre Festival attendees stand to recover almost nothing from bankruptcy
The trustee overseeing the bankruptcy of the disastrous Fyre Festival has filed court papers seeking permission to start distributing the funds that have been recovered in the wake of the musical jamboree’s famous flameout in 2017.
Lyft, Uber facing dozens of sexual assault, harassment lawsuits
In terms of the type of sexual assault allegations, the law firm claims that it ranges from inappropriate and sexual comments while passengers are locked in the car to kidnapping and rape.
Amazon wants FTC Chairwoman Lina Kahn removed from antitrust cases against company
Amazon.com is requesting that newly-minted Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan be recused from any antitrust investigations of their company, citing her lengthy track record as a prominent critic of the online giant.
Six Flags park settling lawsuit over fingerprints for $36M
Six Flags Great America has settled a class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $36 million over the use of fingerprint scanners at its Illinois theme park.
Amazon faced 75,000 arbitration demands. Now it says: fine, sue us
With no announcement, the company recently changed its terms of service to allow customers to file lawsuits.
Google employees shared concerns over location tracking, Arizona lawsuit reveals
An ongoing lawsuit against Google by Arizona, which alleges that the tech behemoth would continue to collect location information even when users had turned tracking off, has revealed that some of Google’s own employees had concerns about the practice.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop sued after ‘vagina’ candle allegedly exploded: report
Colby Watson, from Texas, is suing Goop in a class-action lawsuit after a candle he bought from Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle company allegedly exploded.
Southwest flight attendant blames airline for husband's COVID-19 death: Lawsuit
Carol Madden, according to the suit, was required to attend "Recurrent Training that would lead to renewal or reauthorization of her ‘Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency.’"
NJ man sues Dunkin' franchise, employees over 'scalding hot' coffee spill: report
According to court documents, Leonard Allen was at a location in Vineland on Aug. 25 when the "scolding coffee" spilled all over his lap.
Peloton sued over Tread+ child safety
A woman is suing Peloton claiming its treadmill product is dangerous for children and pets after a consumer watchdog agency urged Americans to stop using its $4,295 Tread+
NRA bankruptcy trial starts Monday
The NRA announced on Jan. 15 that it was seeking relief in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. However, the organization has said it is looking to re-incorporate in Texas from New York, where it has been incorporated for 150 years.
Texas AG forgives $29M in unpaid bills as part of lawsuit against energy provider
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday forgave $29 million in unpaid bills as part of a lawsuit against Griddy Energy.
Walgreens sued for alleged role in fueling opioid crisis
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a lawsuit Monday against Walgreens claiming it helped to fuel the opioid crisis in the state.
Texas power retailer Griddy heads toward bankruptcy filing
State regulators have barred the energy supplier after it charged customers big electricity-price increases during freeze.
Apple sues former employee over leaking trade secrets to reporter
The suit alleges Lancaster "used his seniority" to get into meetings and access documents to gain company secrets.
Dolce&Gabbana seeks over $600M damages from US fashion blog over boycott in Asia
The Milan fashion house Dolce&Gabbana has filed a defamation suit in an Italian court seeking over $600 million in damages from two U.S. fashion bloggers who reposted anti-Asian comments attributed to one of the designers that led to a boycott by Asian consumers.
Intel ordered to pay $2B in patent dispute
Intel Corp was asked to pay $2.18 billon after losing a patent-infringement trial over technology related to chip-making, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
McDonald's CEO says sexual harassment 'will not be tolerated' after women detail alleged abuse
McDonald's CEO speaks out on sexual harassment after four female employees detail stories of alleged harassment and abuse.
Robinhood faces class-action lawsuit over trading platform that’s ‘designed to go down’
Robinhood is facing a class-action lawsuit after restricting trades on several stocks, including GameStop and AMC, two weeks ago.