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Hillsborough Commission Clashes With School Board Over Blocked Teacher Pay Tax Measure

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TAMPA, Fla. — A legal battle is unfolding in Hillsborough County as the Board of County Commissioners fires back in court against the School Board over the exclusion of a proposed tax increase from November’s ballot. This measure, intended to boost teacher salaries, is at the center of a contentious lawsuit filed by the school board. The controversy began when the county commission prevented the school board’s proposed tax from being voted on this fall. This tax aimed to raise $177 million annually by increasing property taxes by $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value, … Read more

Jury Orders Abbott to Pay $495 Million Over Premature Infant Formula Claims

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Chicago — A federal jury has ordered health care company Abbott to pay $495 million in damages after finding that the company’s infant formula products were linked to premature infants developing a serious gastrointestinal disease. This landmark case has cast a spotlight on the safety standards and regulatory oversight of products intended for some of society’s most vulnerable individuals—premature babies. The jury’s verdict concluded that Abbott was responsible for the widespread distribution of formulas that allegedly contributed to infants developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a dangerous condition predominantly affecting premature infants. This condition can lead to … Read more

Jury Orders Exxon Mobil to Pay $725.5 Million for Cancer Claims Linked to Benzene Exposure

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Philadelphia — A Philadelphia jury has ordered Exxon Mobil Corp. to pay $725.5 million in damages to a former mechanic who argued that his exposure to benzene in the company’s petroleum products led to his cancer diagnosis. The decision came after Paul Gill, who worked at a Mobil service station from 1975 to 1980, accused Exxon of not adequately warning him about the carcinogenic risks associated with benzene found in gasoline and other solvents. The verdict marks a significant victory for workers seeking accountability from large corporations over health and safety disclosures. According to Patrick … Read more

NFL to Pay $4.8 Billion for Antitrust Breach Over Sunday Ticket Game Distribution

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LOS ANGELES — In a sweeping decision on Thursday, a federal jury ordered the National Football League to pay close to $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws with its exclusive distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games through its “Sunday Ticket” package on DirecTV. The case could have broader implications for sports broadcasting rights and distribution models. The U.S. District Court ruling concluded that the NFL had unfairly monopolized the market, charging inflated prices to millions of subscribers who had limited options to watch these games from 2011 to 2022. A total of $4.7 … Read more