Lawsuit

Elite Universities Settle Lawsuit for $118 Million, Accused of Favoring Wealthy Applicants

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Brown, Yale, and Columbia universities have agreed to pay a total of $62 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them and other institutions of favoring wealthy applicants, bringing the total settlements in the case to $118 million. The settlements were disclosed by lawyers representing hundreds of thousands of current and former U.S. college students, who filed the lawsuit in Chicago federal court. Emory and Duke have also reached settlements in this case. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that the universities conspired to restrict financial aid by violating a pledge to not consider students’ finances … Read more

Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ Tour Faces Lawsuit Over Delayed Start Times: Management Defends Against Allegations

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NEW YORK CITY – Madonna’s management and tour producers have responded to a lawsuit filed by two men in New York City who were dissatisfied with the late start time of one of her shows during the “Celebration” tour. In a statement, Live Nation and Madonna’s management defended themselves and stated that the delay was due to a technical issue during soundcheck. They expressed their intention to vigorously defend the case. The lawsuit was filed by Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden, who accused Madonna, Live Nation, and the Barclays arena venue of deceptive trade practices … Read more

Forklift Operator Wins $13 Million in Landmark Lawsuit Against Raymond Corporation

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EFFINGHAM, Illinois – In a retrial against forklift manufacturer Raymond Corporation, a jury in the United States has awarded an injured forklift operator over $13 million, according to a report from the Madison St Clair Record. Adelaida Anderson filed a products liability action in July 2019, claiming injuries sustained while operating a forklift designed and manufactured by Raymond Corporation. Anderson’s accident occurred in 2017 at a warehouse in Effingham, Illinois. After hitting a bump, she fell out of the forklift, which then ran over her leg, resulting in an injury that required amputation. The original … Read more

Seattle Reaches $10 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Over George Floyd Protests

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SEATTLE, Wash. – The City of Seattle has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving more than 50 individuals who were affected by the 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd. City Attorney Ann Davison agreed to a $10 million settlement, bringing an end to the legal proceedings which began in September 2020. The settlement comes as a relief to the city, as it allows them to focus on the present and move forward from the turmoil of last year. Davison highlighted the financial benefits of the settlement, stating that it was the best … Read more