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Federal Judge Deals Another Blow to Former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor’s NIL Lawsuit Against NCAA

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal court has dismissed former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s lawsuit against the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, Ohio State University, and Learfield, claiming he lost opportunities to profit from his name, image, and likeness (NIL) during his college career from 2008 to 2010. U.S. Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison issued the ruling on Friday, marking another legal setback for athletes seeking compensation for their contributions to college sports. The decision follows the dismissal of a similar lawsuit earlier this year, where former Kansas player Mario Chalmers and 15 other … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Legal Setback as Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Strikes a Blow to Tort Claims

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Johnson & Johnson is facing significant legal challenges following a recent bankruptcy court decision that has sparked widespread backlash regarding tort claims related to its talc-based products. The ruling marks a pivotal moment in the company’s ongoing battle over allegations linking talc to cancer, which has led to thousands of lawsuits. In a noteworthy twist, the court’s decision is seen as a blow to Johnson & Johnson’s strategy to shield itself from potential liabilities by leveraging bankruptcy protections. This controversial move came after the company established a subsidiary that filed for Chapter 11 in the … Read more

USAA Faces $114 Million Blow: Jury Awards Landmark Verdict Over Claim Mismanagement

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A hefty $114 million judgment against USAA has spotlighted the tensions inherent in the insurance industry’s treatment of its own clients. In a significant legal confrontation, a Nevada jury levied $100 million in punitive damages and $14 million in compensatory damages against the insurer for mishandling a car accident claim involving Timothy Kuhn, who was rear-ended in traffic back in 2018. According to court documents, USAA initially concluded that Kuhn was not liable for the collision. However, they later reversed this stance during a subsequent lawsuit initiated by Kuhn against the … Read more

Jury Sides with Apple in Design Patent Dispute, Deals Blow to Masimo’s Smartwatch Sales

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Wilmington, Delaware — In a notable legal victory, Apple Inc. successfully persuaded a federal jury that two design patents were infringed upon by Masimo Corp.’s smartwatches, leading to a $250 million damages award in favor of the tech behemoth. The verdict came as the latest development in a series of intense patent disputes between the two companies over their smartwatch technologies. During the trial, the jury concluded that Masimo’s W1 and Freedom watch models, along with their charging devices, had willfully infringed upon Apple’s patented designs. Notably, the jury also decided that Masimo did not … Read more