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Customers Left in Limbo as Kelly Grimsley Auto Group Battles $15 Million Lawsuit with Hyundai Capital

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MIDLAND, Texas — An increasing number of customers of Kelly Grimsley Auto Group have expressed frustration and confusion as they find themselves entangled in a legal dispute involving the dealership and Hyundai Capital America. Many are reporting significant delays and issues related to vehicle registrations and payments. Bailey Gonzalez, a long-time patron of the dealership, reflected on her past experiences with the business, describing them as smooth and supportive. “They’ve always been so good to me,” she said, noting that the staff remembered her from previous visits. However, after purchasing a vehicle, she found herself … Read more

NSO Group Seeks New Trial After WhatsApp’s $168 Million Victory Over Spyware Claims

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SAN FRANCISCO — NSO Group is seeking a new trial in a lawsuit initiated by WhatsApp, following a jury verdict that awarded the messaging platform $168 million in damages. The Israeli spyware firm submitted its motion in a California federal court last week, requesting that the court reevaluate the jury’s decision and reduce the punitive award. In May, the jury determined that NSO exploited vulnerabilities within WhatsApp’s encrypted messaging application, selling this exploit to clients believed to have used it for surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures. WhatsApp originally filed the lawsuit in 2019, … Read more

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

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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

NSO Group Fights Back: Seeks New Trial Over Court’s Record $168 Million Punitive Damages in Spyware Case

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San Francisco, California — A U.S. jury has awarded nearly $168 million in punitive damages against NSO Group Technologies, a decision that the company describes as excessively punitive and will seek to overturn. The punitive damages awarded in relation to the controversial "Pegasus" spyware far exceed the compensatory damages by a staggering 376 times, which NSO argues necessitates a new trial. NSO contends that the jury’s decision is not only unjust but also reflects a broader animosity toward the firm, rather than being based solely on the specific conduct warranting punitive damages. The company asserts … Read more