Billion

Florida Judge Axes Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Citing Legal Missteps

by

TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and several others, characterizing the extensive filing as more akin to a political manifesto than a legitimate legal document. The ruling, which came on Friday, addressed the $15 billion lawsuit filed earlier this week that targeted the newspaper, four of its reporters, and the publisher, Penguin Random House. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday criticized the 85-page complaint for failing to adhere to established procedures. He emphasized that the lawsuit strayed from the mandates of Rule … Read more

Court Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Citing Lack of Evidence

by

NEW YORK — A New York judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, marking a significant legal setback for the former president. The suit, which claimed the newspaper conspired with his niece to publish private family information, faced skepticism from the court regarding its viability. In a decision handed down by Justice Robert Reed, the judge found no credible basis to support Trump’s allegations, which accused the newspaper of engaging in “tortious conduct” to obtain confidential tax documents. These documents, disclosed by Mary Trump in a book, … Read more

Victims of 2023 Hamas Attack Launch $7 Billion Lawsuit Against Terrorist Organizations, Including Iran and Syria

by

Washington – Lawyers representing American victims of the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel have initiated legal action against several organizations designated as terrorist entities by the U.S. government. The plaintiffs allege these groups played a role in the assault, either by participation, aiding, or providing material support. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on Thursday and targets Iran, Syria, and North Korea, which are also facing legal challenges linked to the October 7 incident that has triggered ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Attorneys assert that accountability for the violence must be established … Read more

Ford Motor Co. Settles $2.5 Billion Lawsuit Following Tragic Super Duty Truck Fatalities in Georgia

by

Metro Atlanta—Ford Motor Co. has recently settled two significant lawsuits in Georgia that resulted in landmark jury verdicts of $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively. These cases stemmed from tragic incidents involving the deaths of two couples, Herman and Debra Mills, and Voncile and Melvin Hill, which centered around allegations of inadequate roof strength in the company’s Super Duty trucks. The legal disputes date back over a decade, during which the plaintiffs sought justice for the fatalities that occurred during rollover accidents. The Mills, who died in a crash in August 2022, prompted a jury … Read more