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Uber Agrees to Landmark $178.3 Million Settlement in Australian Lawsuit, Ending Taxi Operators’ Battle

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Melbourne, Australia – Uber has reached a settlement in Australia, agreeing to pay A$271.8 million ($178.3 million) to resolve a lawsuit brought by taxi operators and drivers. The lawsuit alleged that these individuals suffered financial losses when Uber entered the Australian market. The class action lawsuit, initiated by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in 2019, was filed on behalf of over 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. Uber faced significant resistance throughout the legal proceedings, with the law firm stating that the company fought vigorously against the claims. An Uber spokesperson responded to the settlement … Read more

Uber Agrees to $178 Million Settlement, Resolving Lawsuit with Australian Taxi Drivers

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SYDNEY, Australia – Uber has agreed to pay $178 million to settle a lawsuit with Australian taxi drivers, according to a law firm involved in the case. The plaintiffs, including the New South Wales Taxi Council and the Victorian Taxi Families group, accused Uber of operating illegally and causing a decline in the value of their taxi licenses. The settlement, believed to be one of the largest in Australian legal history, ends a class action that was brought against Uber in 2017. Uber will pay a total of AU$138 million ($103 million) to the taxi … Read more

Florida Reaches Settlement in Landmark Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Inclusive Education and LGBTQ+ Acceptance

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Tallahassee, Florida – The state of Florida has reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding a controversial law known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The legislation, which was passed in 2021, restricted the discussion of homosexuality in public schools. The settlement comes after years of legal battles and serves as a significant milestone in the ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ rights in the state. The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, officially titled the “Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act,” garnered widespread attention and criticism upon its introduction. Advocacy groups argued that the law was … Read more

Billion-Dollar Settlements Expected in 2024 for Major Mass Tort Lawsuits

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New York, United States – 2023 was marked by disappointments and ongoing litigations in the world of mass torts. The 3M Earplugs settlement left thousands of claimants unsatisfied, while Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to force talc claims into bankruptcy did not lead to a major settlement. The hernia mesh claims continue to drag on with no clear resolution. However, there was a significant development in the AFFF litigation, with a major global settlement reached, although it only covered water contamination claims by local municipalities. Looking ahead to 2024, several mass tort class action lawsuits are … Read more