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Jury Orders Phillips 66 to Pay Propel Fuels a Staggering $604.9 Million in Trade Secret Clash

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San Francisco, CA — A San Francisco jury has awarded Propel Fuels a staggering $604.9 million in damages, finding that Phillips 66 misappropriated trade secrets from the clean fuel company, a substantial victory for Propel in a legal battle over proprietary technology. The verdict came after intense scrutiny over Phillips 66’s use of confidential information that Propel alleges was critical to its proprietary fuel formulation method—a blend aimed at reducing emissions. According to court documents, the violation centered around Phillips 66’s unauthorized use of this unique fuel technology after the two companies had discussed potential … Read more

American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million in Landmark ‘Skiplagging’ Legal Battle

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In a significant ruling, a jury has awarded American Airlines $9.4 million in a lawsuit targeting a practice referred to as “skiplagging.” The case, which unfolded in Fort Worth, Texas, centered around allegations that a travel website was assisting travelers in exploiting a loophole that allowed them to purchase cheaper airfare by booking flights with a layover and then not completing their journey to the final ticketed destination. American Airlines launched legal action against the travel website, Skiplagged Inc., accusing it of encouraging consumers to engage in “skiplagging” or “hidden city” ticketing. This practice involves … Read more

Springfield Entrepreneur Wins $15 Million from Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Asbestos Cancer Case

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Springfield, Massachusetts — Evan Plotkin, a local real estate entrepreneur from Springfield, has secured a $15 million verdict from a Connecticut jury which found that Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder, alleged to contain asbestos, was responsible for his mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. Plotkin, who has been battling the disease for the last five years, experienced what is likely his largest court victory despite facing a terminal prognosis. The lawsuit centered around the claim that Johnson and Johnson knew their talcum powder contained asbestos and failed to inform the public about the risk. According … Read more

Jury Fines Skiplagging Website $9.4 Million in American Airlines Lawsuit

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Fort Worth, Texas — In a significant ruling, American Airlines was awarded $9.4 million in a lawsuit against a travel website accused of promoting a controversial ticketing strategy known as “skiplagging.” The airline argued that this practice not only violated their fare rules but also led to considerable financial losses. Skiplagging, or “hidden city” ticketing, involves purchasing a flight with at least one layover, but intentionally disembarking at the layover city instead of the ticket’s final destination. This often-exploited loophole is used by savvy travelers to secure cheaper flights. However, airlines contend it breaches their … Read more