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Baltimore Judge Slashes $266M Opioid Settlement to $100M, Leaves City to Decide on Future Options

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Baltimore, Maryland, is facing a legal setback in its fight against the opioid epidemic as a judge has rejected a jury’s suggested $266 million award against pharmaceutical giants McKesson and Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen. Instead, the court has offered the city a more modest $100 million in abatement funds. The legal action, initiated by Baltimore in 2024, accused both companies of contributing to the opioid crisis by distributing excessive quantities of prescription opioids in the region. According to city officials, McKesson and Cencora were responsible for around 60% of the prescription opioid market in … Read more

Unicoin Faces $100M SEC Allegations: The High-Stakes Battle in the Crypto Arena

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San Francisco, California — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is embroiled in a legal battle with Unicoin, centering on allegations that could total $100 million in settlements regarding cryptocurrency sales. The agency claims that Unicoin’s offerings constitute unregistered securities, a contention that underscores the ongoing scrutiny of digital asset enterprises. The SEC’s case asserts that Unicoin failed to comply with federal securities laws by not registering its investment offerings, a requirement designed to protect investors and ensure transparency in financial markets. This legal confrontation highlights broader regulatory challenges faced by cryptocurrency firms seeking to … Read more

Jury Ready to Impose $100M in Damages Before CNN Settles Defamation Case with Navy Veteran

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida jury recently determined that CNN defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, leading to a confidential settlement agreement before punitive damages could be assessed. Young, who served in the Navy, claimed that CNN falsely implicated him as profiting illegally from helping people escape Afghanistan during the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal in 2021. According to the jury foreperson, the panel was prepared to potentially award “up to $100 million” in punitive damages to signal a strong disapproval of the misreporting. However, before the jury could decide on the punitive damages, an … Read more

Michigan Inmate Wins $100M in Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

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Detroit, MI – In a remarkable legal decision, a Michigan judge has ordered music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to pay $100 million in damages to a current inmate who claimed that Combs exploited his life story and likeness without permission or compensation. The ruling comes after a heated court battle that highlighted issues of intellectual property and personal rights. The plaintiff, whose identity has been withheld for legal reasons, alleged that Combs, alongside his company Bad Boy Entertainment, utilized his narrative in a lucrative and wide-reaching marketing strategy that included musical works and promotional materials. … Read more