Lawsuit

Victory for Public Lands: Winnetka Park District Settles Lawsuit, Ensures Centennial Park Beach Remains Public

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Winnetka, IL – After an extensive legal battle spanning over two years, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that accused the Winnetka Park District of jeopardizing public land. The resolution keeps Centennial Park Beach under park district management, dissolving fears of privatization. The dispute was settled Thursday evening when the Winnetka Park Board voted unanimously to reach an agreement with local resident Robert Schriesheim, the plaintiff in the case. As per the settlement terms, the district has promised not to transfer ownership of the beach to any private entity, ensuring the land remains … Read more

Jury Awards $22 Million in Punitive Damages Despite Favorable Ruling for Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Lawsuit

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In a remarkable turn of events in a courtroom, where Johnson & Johnson was facing allegations over its talcum powder, a jury initially tried to award $22 million in punitive damages to the plaintiff, despite finding the company not factually responsible for the harm claimed in the lawsuit. This case, rooted in claims of negligence and misinformation, highlights ongoing debates over product safety and corporate responsibility. The plaintiff, Michelle Felton, represented the estate of Michaeleen Lee, who reportedly used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder for many years before succumbing to mesothelioma, a cancer typically linked … Read more

Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Proctor & Gamble of ‘Greenwashing’ Charmin’s Eco-Friendly Claims

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SEATTLE — A new class-action lawsuit has been initiated against Proctor & Gamble (P&G), challenging the company’s environmental claims about its popular Charmin toilet paper brand. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the lawsuit accuses P&G of engaging in “greenwashing” practices by falsely marketing Charmin as an environmentally responsible product. The plaintiffs in the case argue that P&G’s “Keep Forests as Forests” and “Protect-Grow-Restore” campaigns misleadingly suggest that the product sources from sustainably managed forests. Contrarily, the lawsuit claims the majority of Charmin’s toilet paper is produced using wood … Read more

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Zeta Global Holdings for Alleged Securities Fraud

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New York, NY — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has announced a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors in Zeta Global Holdings Corp., a move prompted by allegations of securities fraud that reportedly affected shareholders between February 27, 2024, and November 13, 2024. Investors in the New York Stock Exchange-listed company, referred to commonly as Zeta, are urged to inquire about potential compensatory claims. The lawsuit alleges significant malpractices by Zeta Global Holdings Corp., including the use of two-way contracts and round trip transactions purportedly aimed at inflating financial outcomes artificially. The complaint further accuses … Read more