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Priscilla Presley Sues Former Business Partners for Elder Financial Abuse, Seeks $1 Million in Damages

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LOS ANGELES — Priscilla Presley has initiated legal action against former business associates, claiming financial elder abuse and mismanaging funds exceeding $1 million. The lawsuit, lodged in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, alleges that the handlers of Priscilla Presley Partners, LLC, including renowned memorabilia auctioneer Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, deceitfully exploited her trust and finances. According to the claim detailed by her attorney, Martin Singer, the defendants orchestrated a “meticulously planned and abhorrent scheme” to exploit Presley. They reportedly isolated her from close contacts, and misled her under the guise of care … Read more

Court Overturns $11 Million Verdict for Texas Spine Doctor, Citing Lack of Evidence in Confidential Files Case

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COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A state appellate court has nullified an almost $11 million award for damages that a jury had granted to Dr. Stephen Courtney, a spine specialist based in Plano. In a surprising turn of events, the Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals ruled against the originally awarded sum, concluding that the defendants, Dallas attorney Kelly Liebbe and Jonathan Rute, should not be held financially responsible. The litigation’s origins traced back to allegations that Liebbe and Rute improperly acquired around 1,500 of Dr. Courtney’s confidential patient files. According to the spine doctor, they utilized … Read more

Oracle Agrees to $115 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in Consumer Tracking Lawsuit

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SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement in a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of illicitly tracking and documenting consumers’ online activities for targeted advertising, in what plaintiffs alleged was a clear breach of state and federal privacy regulations. The request for the settlement approval was submitted to the US District Court for the Northernm District of California, by the plaintiffs, marking a significant development nearly two years after the lawsuit was originally filed. The legal battles included multiple dismissals and extensive negotiations, which lasted eight months. … Read more

Phoenix Jury Awards $5 Million to Ex-Prosecutor in Wrongful Termination and DUI Case Scandal

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In a significant legal settlement, a former prosecutor from Scottsdale has been awarded over $5 million by a jury, concluding that his 2020 dismissal from the city prosecutor’s office was unjustified. The trial spotlighted shortcomings in the management of DUI cases within Scottsdale, revealing procedural errors that impacted defendants’ rights. The case centered around Shawn Fuller, who argued that his termination was a retaliation for uncovering and reporting that several DUI defendants had not been informed of blood tests which showed no presence of drugs or alcohol. Despite the exculpatory evidence, these … Read more