Lawsuits

Parent Company of UFC Settles Antitrust Lawsuits with Former Fighters for $335 Million

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Las Vegas, Nevada – TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle two class-action lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters accusing the MMA promoter of violating antitrust laws. The lawsuits alleged that Zuffa, the predecessor entity that owned and operated UFC, underpaid fighters and engaged in anticompetitive behavior. The lawsuits, originally filed between 2014 and 2015, were consolidated into a single action in 2015. An additional lawsuit was filed in 2021. TKO reached an agreement to settle all claims in these lawsuits on March 13, 2024. The … Read more

Age Discrimination Lawsuits Emerge Against Asbury Park Superintendent, Revealing Hostile Work Environment

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ASBURY PARK, N.J. – Asbury Park’s school superintendent is facing allegations of creating a hostile work environment for older employees. Two lawsuits filed by administrators claim that Superintendent RaShawn M. Adams favored younger employees and pressured older workers to retire before being placed on administrative leave. The lawsuits, filed by a former school security manager and a current administrator in Monmouth County, accuse Adams of regularly scrutinizing the work of older employees and redistributing their responsibilities to younger staff members. Adams was placed on immediate administrative leave by the Asbury Park school district on February … Read more

Social Media Giants Reddit and YouTube Ordered to Face Lawsuits over Buffalo Mass Shooting

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Buffalo, New York – Reddit and Google’s YouTube are facing legal action after a New York state judge ruled that the social media platforms can be held responsible for their alleged role in enabling a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a grocery store shooting in 2022. The decision by Justice Paula Feroleto of the Erie County Supreme Court allows 25 plaintiffs, including store employees, customers, and the son of one of the victims, to proceed with lawsuits against the platforms. The plaintiffs claim that Reddit and YouTube designed their platforms to addict … Read more

Surge in Federal Lawsuits in 2023: Mass Torts Against 3M and J&J Drive Legal Battle Hype

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NEWARK, New Jersey – The year 2023 witnessed a significant surge in federal lawsuits as more individuals sought justice against companies involved in mass torts. Key figures in this surge were the healthcare products manufacturers 3M and Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Multiple plaintiffs filed lawsuits, alleging that these companies were responsible for their health issues resulting from the use of their products. These mass torts against 3M and J&J led to an influx of new federal lawsuits in various jurisdictions across the country. Plaintiffs claimed to have experienced adverse effects from products such as talcum … Read more