Legal Turmoil Ends: Sanford Health’s Torso Lawsuit Dismissed as Monarch Waste Drops Claims Amid Bankruptcy

FARGO, N.D. — A lawsuit claiming that Sanford Health improperly disposed of a human torso has been dropped, ending a contentious legal battle with Texas-based Monarch Waste Technologies. Court documents filed on June 30 confirmed that the civil suit was dismissed without costs or attorneys’ fees to either party. In a statement released on July 10, Sanford asserted that the allegations had no merit. The health care provider expressed satisfaction at the outcome, noting that no financial obligations arose from the dismissal. The dispute between Sanford and Monarch extended beyond two years, with Monarch alleging … Read more

NSO Group Appeals $168 Million Verdict in WhatsApp Spyware Case, Claims Jury’s Award May Lead to Bankruptcy

San Francisco, California – NSO Group has filed an appeal following a jury’s decision that awarded $168 million to WhatsApp for the company’s alleged facilitation of spyware attacks on approximately 1,400 mobile devices. This legal battle centers on the company’s controversial zero-click surveillance technology, which allows government clients to infiltrate phones without any interaction from the users. In a court filing submitted on Thursday, NSO Group requested that the federal judge presiding over the case in Northern California either significantly lower the punitive damages awarded or allow for a new trial. The punitive damages were … Read more