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Child Protective Services Workers Demand Better Pay as Union Protests Amidst Grand Jury Findings in Kern County

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A recent report from the Kern County Grand Jury underscores the ongoing struggles faced by the Child Protective Services Department, highlighting the need for improved compensation and staffing levels. The findings coincide with a year-long protest by union employees advocating for better working conditions and pay. Members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have been vocal in their demands, pushing for changes as they await a response from the Kern County Board of Supervisors. Should the Board’s response fail to meet their expectations, union leaders have signaled plans for a two-day … Read more

Federal Jury Orders NSO Group to Pay $170 Million to WhatsApp in Landmark Spyware Case

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A federal jury in San Jose, California, has ordered the Israeli cybersecurity company NSO to pay nearly $170 million to WhatsApp after ruling that the firm used the messaging platform to spy on around 1,500 individuals, including journalists, human rights advocates, and political dissidents, in 2019. The jury’s decision marks the conclusion of a lengthy six-year legal battle. WhatsApp described the ruling as a significant outcome for privacy rights and a precedent against the misuse of illegal spyware. In its statement, the company highlighted the serious implications that the use of such technologies can have … Read more

Landmark Verdict: James Toback Ordered to Pay $1.68 Billion for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Signaling Continued Fight for #MeToo Justice

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NEW YORK — A jury has awarded more than $1.6 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct, including assault and psychological abuse. This verdict stems from a lawsuit that followed a 2017 investigation revealing multiple allegations of harassment against Toback. The damages awarded consist of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages. Mary Monahan, one of the plaintiffs, expressed her feelings of validation after the verdict, stating, “A jury heard us and a jury believed us.” Lead counsel Brad Beckworth emphasized the … Read more

Jury Orders Insurance Giant to Pay $145 Million After Neglecting Young Colorado Worker’s Claim

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Denver, Colorado — A jury in Denver District Court has ordered an insurance company to pay $145 million to a young man left severely disabled after being denied timely workers’ compensation. Fermin Salguero-Quijada, a 22-year-old former painter, suffered catastrophic injuries from a workplace accident that went uncompensated for years. The case stemmed from a 2021 incident where Salguero-Quijada fell over 15 feet while painting in Salt Lake City, resulting in profound brain injuries and immobility. Initially taken to University of Utah Hospital, he received immediate life-saving treatment for his brain hemorrhages. Plans to transfer him … Read more