Lawsuit

Minneapolis Lawyer Wins Lawsuit Against Unum to Restore Long-Term Disability Benefits Amid Health Battle

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Minneapolis, MN — A local trademark attorney, battling breast cancer, recently won a significant legal victory against Unum Life Insurance Co. of America. The court ordered the insurance giant to reinstate her long-term disability benefits, ruling that they had improperly terminated her payouts based on her cancer diagnosis and ignored other debilitating conditions she was suffering from. The decision came down from U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim, who asserted that Unum failed to fully consider the attorney’s additional medical issues, which included cognitive impairments and frequent episodes of dizziness. The judge pointed out that … Read more

American Airlines Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over ESG Investments in Employee 401(k) Plans

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DALLAS — A high-stakes lawsuit filed against American Airlines could potentially reshape employer practices around the use of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds in retirement saving strategies. The class-action case, filed by employees who object to the incorporation of ERE funds in their 401(k) plans, targets what the plaintiffs describe as the prioritizing of “leftist political agendas” in investment decisions. The lawsuit emerged from a pilot’s allegation that American Airlines neglected its duty to prioritize financial returns by choosing funds managed with ESG strategies in mind. Led by pilot Bryan Spence, it implicates some … Read more

Legal Group Urges Those Affected by Toxic PFAS Chemicals to Join National Lawsuit Initiative

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The Guardian Legal Network (GLN) is spearheading a call to action for U.S. citizens to determine if they have been adversely affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, and to potentially partake in a significant mass tort lawsuit. The legal advocacy group is targeting individuals who may have suffered health complications due to PFAS contamination, particularly those connected to major corporations such as Connecticut Water Company, 3M, and DuPont. PFAS are synthetic chemicals found in various industrial and consumer products, known for their persistence in the environment and the human … Read more

Jury Orders $15 Million Payout in Asbestos Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Norwalk Firm

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Bridgeport, CT — In a significant court ruling, a Bridgeport jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a Milford man who died from cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The case was lodged against a Norwalk-based company, accused of negligence and improper handling of asbestos materials. The verdict came after a compelling trial where evidence was presented showing the man had been exposed to asbestos at his workplace, which was reportedly supplied by the Norwalk company. This exposure, the lawyers argued, directly led to the development of mesothelioma, a severe form of cancer typically … Read more