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Third Circuit Affirms $1.8 Million Jury Award in Doctor’s Timeshare Dispute with Costa Rican Resort

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Philadelphia, PA – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury award of $1.8 million to the estate of a doctor in a lawsuit against a Costa Rican resort. The doctor claimed that the resort had unfairly withheld income from his timeshare investment. The court’s decision affirms the jury’s finding in favor of the doctor’s estate. In the lawsuit, the doctor alleged that the Costa Rican resort had not provided him with the full income that he was entitled to from his timeshare investment. The jury agreed with the doctor’s claims and awarded … Read more

Dunkin’ Donuts Faces $5 Million Lawsuit for Discriminating Against Lactose Intolerant Customers

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Los Angeles, California – Dunkin’ Donuts is facing a $5 million class-action federal lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against lactose intolerant customers. The lawsuit claims that the donut shop charges extra for nondairy alternatives such as oat or almond milk, which are often used as substitutes for regular milk in coffee or tea. The plaintiffs argue that this surcharge violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the complaint filed in the Northern District of California, the extra charge for nondairy alternatives has real consequences for individuals with lactose intolerance and milk allergies. These individuals, who … Read more

Albany County Settles Lawsuit for $1.2 Million in 2018 Deputy-Involved Shooting

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LARAMIE, Wyoming — Albany County recently reached a settlement of $1.2 million in a lawsuit related to the fatal shooting of Robbie Ramirez in 2018. Ramirez, a 39-year-old man with a history of mental illness, was unarmed when he was shot by former Albany County Sheriff’s deputy Derek Colling. The settlement agreement was made public following a ruling by the Wyoming Supreme Court, which stated that settlement agreements involving government agencies are considered public records. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 by Ramirez’s mother, Debra Hinkel, named Colling, then-Sheriff Dave O’Malley, and Albany County as defendants. … Read more

3M to Compensate Veterans and Military Personnel with $253 Million Settlement for Faulty Earplugs, Contributing to Hearing Loss

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In Saint Paul, Minnesota, multinational conglomerate 3M is embarking on the payout of over $250 million to veterans and military service members due to defective earplugs. The settlement stems from allegations that the company’s earplugs failed to provide sufficient protection and contributed to hearing loss. Under the agreement, approximately $253 million will be distributed to more than 30,000 past and present service members. Attorney Bryan Aylstock, representing the plaintiffs, expressed satisfaction with 3M’s decision to expedite the payment and praised the company’s commitment to resolving these claims. The faulty earplugs were manufactured by Aearo Technologies, … Read more