Lawsuit

Illinois Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing French Montana of Copyright Infringement

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CHICAGO, IL – A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit accusing French Montana of copyright infringement. Eddie Lee Richardson, also known as Hotwire The Producer, had claimed that French Montana’s hit song “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’” illegally sampled from his instrumental track “Hood Pushin’ Weight.” However, Judge Nancy L. Maldonado ruled that the similarities between the two songs were not enough to establish copyright infringement. In her ruling, Judge Maldonado emphasized that the dismissal was a “technical win” for French Montana and should not be seen as a substantive victory. She expressed sympathy … Read more

Appeals Court Overturns $7 Million Award in Ford Mustang Fiery Crash Lawsuit

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Charleston, West Virginia – An appeals court in West Virginia has overturned a $7 million award in a product liability lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman who died in a fiery crash involving her Ford Mustang. The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has sent the case back to Kanawha County Circuit Court for a new trial. The jury in the original trial found Ford to be 99% responsible for the death of Breanna Bumgarner in 2016 and awarded her family $7 million last year. According … Read more

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Settles Lawsuit, Agrees to Pay $19.5 Million in Improper Billing Case

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TAMPA, FL – H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute has reached a settlement in a lawsuit over improper billing for clinical trial costs. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Tampa-based non-profit cancer treatment and research center has agreed to pay more than $19.5 million. The settlement resolves allegations that Moffitt violated the False Claims Act by billing federal health care programs for clinical research studies that were not eligible for reimbursement. The lawsuit claimed that Moffitt wrongly billed Medicare and other federal programs for research trials that … Read more

3M Approves $6 Billion Earplug Lawsuit Settlement for Veterans

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A federal judge has approved a $6 billion settlement in the 3M earplug lawsuits, according to recent news. The settlement aims to compensate service members who allege that the company’s combat earplugs were defective and caused hearing damage. The approval of the settlement involves the issuance of $1 billion in unregistered stock, which will be determined using a weighted average method. The stock will be issued in tranches to minimize the risk of stock dilution. As part of the settlement, 3M has contributed $250 million to a Qualified Settlement Fund, which will provide compensation to … Read more