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Historic Jury Award of $1.68 Billion Honors Survivors of James Toback’s Abuse

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse over the course of 35 years. This historic judgment, revealed by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, is among the largest since the #MeToo movement emerged and stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history. The case stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit filed in Manhattan, which was made possible by a state law allowing survivors to file civil suits for sexual assault, regardless of when the incidents occurred. Attorney Brad Beckworth of … Read more

Landmark Verdict: James Toback Ordered to Pay $1.68 Billion for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Signaling Continued Fight for #MeToo Justice

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NEW YORK — A jury has awarded more than $1.6 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct, including assault and psychological abuse. This verdict stems from a lawsuit that followed a 2017 investigation revealing multiple allegations of harassment against Toback. The damages awarded consist of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages. Mary Monahan, one of the plaintiffs, expressed her feelings of validation after the verdict, stating, “A jury heard us and a jury believed us.” Lead counsel Brad Beckworth emphasized the … Read more

Paramount Global Faces Crucial Mediation Over Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit Amid Corporate Turmoil and First Amendment Concerns

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Texas — The mediation process between Paramount Global and former President Donald Trump regarding a $20 billion lawsuit concerning a “60 Minutes” segment begins this week, raising questions about how much the media giant might pay to resolve a case deemed frivolous by free speech experts. During an April 18 meeting, Paramount’s board laid out guidelines for a possible settlement, as reported by sources familiar with the discussions. Mediation sessions are set to start Wednesday, with the company keen to move past the “60 Minutes” controversy and facilitate its pending sale to David Ellison’s Skydance … Read more

Bayer Hit With Record $2 Billion Verdict Over Cancer Claims Linked to Roundup Weedkiller

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Oakland, CA – In a landmark verdict, Bayer AG was ordered to pay over $2 billion in damages to a couple from Livermore, California, who claimed they developed cancer from using the company’s Roundup weedkiller. This recent legal blow marks the third consecutive trial loss for Bayer related to its Roundup product. The jury in Oakland delivered this staggering verdict after reviewing the case of Alva and Alberta Pilliod. The couple, having used Roundup for residential landscaping for roughly 30 years, developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which they attribute to their prolonged exposure to the herbicide. The … Read more