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Jury Finds Cognizant Guilty of Discrimination, Orders Damages for Non-Indian Employees in Landmark Verdict

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury found Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., a major technology service provider, guilty of discriminating against its non-Indian employees. This verdict was reached after a protracted legal struggle that stemmed from a 2017 class-action lawsuit alleging job bias within the company. The suit, initiated by three Caucasian former employees, accused the company of preferentially hiring South Asian employees, particularly those from India. The plaintiffs detailed their grievances by claiming they were left without assignments for extended periods, a condition referred to as being on the “bench,” only to be replaced … Read more

Cognizant Faces Setback: Jury Orders Damages for Discriminatory Practices Against Non-Indian Employees

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Los Angeles — A U.S. jury has ruled that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. must pay punitive damages after finding the company engaged in discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees. The verdict arrived following a failed attempt by the IT giant last month to have a job bias class-action lawsuit dismissed. The case, which centers on allegations of employment discrimination at the New Jersey-based company, hints at broader industry practices surrounding visa regulations and hiring. The lawsuit began with claims from three employees who said they were laid off after being placed on a no-work status and … Read more

Missouri Court Upholds $28 Million Verdict Against Kansas City Life Insurance, Orders Additional Prejudgment Interest

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In a significant ruling, a Missouri appellate court has affirmed a $28 million jury award in a class-action lawsuit involving Kansas City Life Insurance Co. The case centers on disputes over the way universal life insurance policies’ values were calculated, potentially affecting numerous policyholders. Additionally, the court has remanded the matter back to trial court to address the issue of prejudgment interest, which could substantially increase the compensation owed to affected class members. The appellate court’s decision stems from a lawsuit titled Karr v. Kansas City Life Insurance Co., where plaintiffs … Read more

South Carolina Jury Orders $45 Million Payout in Shocking Airbnb Privacy Invasion Case

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Columbia, S.C. — In a groundbreaking legal case that underscores privacy concerns in the digital age, a jury in South Carolina has awarded a substantial $45 million in damages to a woman who claimed she was secretly recorded while staying at an Airbnb property. The incident, which took place in 2017, involved the woman discovering multiple hidden cameras in the bedroom and bathroom of a property she rented through the popular lodging platform. This verdict is seen by experts as one of the largest of its kind, signaling a stern warning to digital platform users … Read more