Battle

Cousin Clash: Dallas Jury Awards $46 Million in High-Stakes Cicis Pizza Legal Battle

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DALLAS — A Dallas County jury awarded $46 million to a plaintiff in a family business feud over Cicis Pizza after a week filled with emotional testimony. The case centered on a conflict between cousins Anand Gala and Sunil Dharod, prompting jurors to deliberate for five hours before reaching their decision. Gala, alongside his company Gala Capital Partners Cici’s, argued that he had been wronged by Dharod after their partnership deteriorated. The jury favored Gala, but the defense plans to contest whether Gala can recover on both of his claims for breach of contract and … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback in Talc Bankruptcy Battle as Legal Challenges Intensify

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PITTSBURGH — Johnson & Johnson faces significant legal challenges following a recent bankruptcy court ruling that denied the company’s attempt to shield itself from lawsuits tied to talc-based products. The decision underscores a growing backlash against corporate strategies designed to address mass tort claims through court procedures typically associated with companies seeking bankruptcy protection. The ruling comes amidst ongoing litigation involving claims that talc products, including baby powder, are linked to cancer diagnoses. Plaintiffs have long argued that the use of talc can lead to serious health issues, including ovarian cancer, sparking widespread public concern … Read more

Mike Lindell’s Legal Team Seeks Reversal of Defamation Verdict in Ongoing Court Battle

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Mike Lindell’s legal team has filed a motion in a Minnesota court seeking to overturn a jury’s recent verdict that found the MyPillow CEO liable for defaming a voting technology company. The decision, which awarded $5 million in damages to the company, came in response to Lindell’s repeated claims about election fraud involving its products. In the motion submitted earlier this week, Lindell’s lawyers assert that the jury’s conclusion was based on insufficient evidence. They argue that the billion-dollar corporation’s reputation has not suffered as a consequence of Lindell’s statements, labeling these claims as protected … Read more

Santa Ana Joins Legal Battle Against ICE: Aims to Protect Civil Rights Amid Controversial Immigration Raids

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Santa Ana, California — Officials in Santa Ana, the only Sanctuary City in Orange County, have aligned with local governments in a federal lawsuit aimed at challenging recent immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Southern California. The lawsuit claims that ICE has engaged in warrantless stops and arrests, employing excessive force and racial profiling during its operations. City Council members voted unanimously during a closed session on Tuesday to support the legal action led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) along with various immigration rights advocacy organizations. The city … Read more