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Google Faces $29 Billion Class Action Over Alleged Data Collection Misconduct as Privacy Trials Heat Up

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San Francisco, California — A federal jury was presented with a request for $29 billion in damages from Google LLC users in a class action lawsuit that alleges the tech giant continued collecting personal data despite users disabling a privacy setting. The case, which commenced Tuesday, claims that almost 100 million users were misled by Google regarding the control they had over their data privacy. During the opening arguments in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, class attorney David Boies outlined the basis of the staggering damages claim. He noted that … Read more

Doubts Surround Missing Baby Case: Parents Insist on Cooperation Despite Investigation Challenges

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Yucaipa, California — The parents of a missing 7-month-old boy are reportedly cooperating with authorities despite previous claims to the contrary, according to an attorney representing the child’s father. Emmanuel Haro was last seen on August 14 when his mother, Rebecca Haro, reported an assault while she was changing his diaper in a parking lot. Rebecca Haro stated she lost consciousness during the incident, and when she came to, her son was missing. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department indicated that inconsistencies in her statements led to a halt in her cooperation with the investigation. … Read more

Portland Woman Disappointed as Court Leaves Noise Enforcement in Hands of Police Near ICE Building

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A local resident is expressing her frustration with the city’s law enforcement response to disturbances around the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, after a recent legal decision did not lead to the changes she hoped for. Cloud Elvengrail, who lives in an apartment nearby, has been dealing with disruptive noise and criminal behavior for over 70 days, prompting her to seek judicial intervention. Elvengrail’s attorney, Julie Parrish, argued that the noise from shouting and banging outside has significantly impacted her client’s quality of life. They had hoped a judge would direct … Read more

Kevin Costner Battles Stunt Performer’s Claim of Unscripted Sexual Assault in Controversial Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, California — Actor Kevin Costner is requesting a dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a stunt performer from his film “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.” The performer, Devyn LaBella, alleges that she participated in an unscripted and non-consensual scene of sexual violence without proper notifications or an intimacy coordinator, which are typically required for such productions. In a declaration submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, Costner characterized LaBella’s claims as “absolutely false” and expressed disappointment over what he sees as an attempt to tarnish his reputation. He described the allegations as … Read more