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E. Jean Carroll’s Reputation Damage from Trump’s Defamatory Statements Could Cost up to $12.1 Million, Professor Tells Jury

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New York City, NY – A federal jury in New York heard testimony on Thursday estimating that it could cost up to $12.1 million to repair the damage caused to writer E. Jean Carroll’s reputation by two defamatory statements made by former President Donald Trump in 2019. Northwestern University professor Ashlee Humphreys provided the analysis, which aimed to assess the number of people who saw and believed Trump’s statements denying the sexual assault allegations made by Carroll. The judge overseeing Carroll’s defamation suit against Trump has already ruled that the statements were defamatory, leaving the … Read more

Court Rules in Favor of CoComelon, Awards $23.4 Million in Copyright Infringement Case Against Chinese Competitor

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San Francisco, California – CoComelon, the company responsible for a popular children’s YouTube channel, has emerged victorious in a legal battle against a Chinese competitor. The California federal jury awarded CoComelon a staggering $23.4 million verdict, claiming that the rival had shamelessly copied hundreds of its videos. The verdict is a major triumph for CoComelon, which has enjoyed widespread success with its educational and entertaining content for young children. The YouTube channel has amassed billions of views and has become a household name among families across the globe. The lawsuit alleged that the Chinese competitor … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Seven Women Awarded $857 Million in Lawsuit Against Chemical Giant Over PCB Contamination

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Seattle, Washington – A jury in Seattle reached a landmark decision on Monday, awarding a staggering $857 million to seven women who alleged that they fell ill due to exposure to Monsanto PCBs at a local school site. This ruling further compounds the financial losses for the chemical giant, Monsanto. The women who filed the lawsuit claimed that they suffered debilitating health issues as a result of being in proximity to the toxic PCBs, which were manufactured by Monsanto. The jury’s verdict demonstrates a significant victory for the plaintiffs and a blow to Monsanto’s already … Read more

Philadelphia Breaks Records, Spending $41 Million to Settle Civil Rights Claims in 2023

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The city of Philadelphia is on track to set a new record for spending on civil rights litigation in 2023. Public records show that the city has already agreed to pay out $32 million to resolve civil rights claims in the first three quarters of the year. Additionally, a high-profile case settled in November adds another $9.1 million to the total. This means that Philadelphia is projected to spend a staggering $41 million on settling civil rights cases over the course of the year. The amount of money being spent on resolving … Read more