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Victory for Massachusetts: Grubhub settles pandemic-era fees lawsuit for $3.5 million

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BOSTON, Massachusetts – Grubhub has reached a settlement with the state of Massachusetts over fees charged to restaurants during the pandemic. The settlement amounts to $3.5 million and resolves a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The lawsuit alleged that Grubhub had charged “excessive fees” to restaurants that used its platform for food deliveries. According to the agreement, Grubhub will pay restitution to affected restaurants and also change its business practices to clearly disclose its fees and provide increased transparency. The settlement comes after an investigation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, which … Read more

Flawed Safety Standards at Venetian Hills Lead to Tragic Fire Death, Resulting in $140 Million Verdict

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Atlanta, Georgia – A tragic fire at the Venetian Hills apartment complex claimed the life of a resident, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in cases involving dangerous living conditions. Despite years of complaints about crime and substandard conditions, the owners of Venetian Hills neglected to address these issues, according to city code enforcement and police records. The complex’s owner allegedly converted the victim’s apartment into a boarding house without installing necessary fire safety equipment. The lack of fire sprinklers, alarms, and other safety measures ultimately led to the resident’s death. Attorney Jeff Shiver emphasized … Read more

Utah Developer Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Millard County Newspaper, Claiming Defamation Over Manufacturing Plant Project

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Fillmore, Utah – Wayne Aston, a Utah land developer and entrepreneur, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Millard County Chronicle Progress, a rural Utah newspaper. Aston claims that the newspaper published libelous articles that cast doubt on his business investments and plans to construct a $280 million manufacturing plant in Fillmore. The lawsuit, filed in December, alleges that the Chronicle Progress published five defamatory and inaccurate articles about Aston’s efforts to develop a factory on 151 acres of land. Aston contends that these negative reports have damaged his business reputation, leading to a loss … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more