Plaintiffs

Growing Number of Sexual Assault Lawsuits Filed Against Uber Spark New MDL with Over 200 Plaintiffs

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Uber has become a dominant force in the transportation industry, replacing traditional taxis in many parts of the country. However, the company has faced a wave of allegations and civil lawsuits from passengers accusing Uber drivers of sexually assaulting them. These lawsuits argue that Uber should be held responsible for the assaults due to its negligent screening practices. In recent developments, a significant number of sexual assault lawsuits with similar claims have been consolidated into a new class action lawsuit against Uber, known as the In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation. This … Read more

Plaintiffs Lawyer Overcomes Adverse Police Report in $6M Gwinnett Co. Settlement

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A plaintiffs lawyer secured a $6 million settlement despite an adverse police report in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Darl Champion of the Champion Firm, along with co-counsel Adrienne McKay, successfully litigated the case on behalf of a Chinese man whose wife was hit by a car at a crosswalk. Initially, the police report stated that the plaintiffs were at fault for crossing the road on a red light. However, the surviving client insisted that the light was green. Champion and McKay conducted a thorough investigation and discovered evidence that supported their client’s claim. They found body … Read more

Landmark Victories for Roundup Lawsuit Plaintiffs Suggest a Troubling Trend for Bayer’s Future

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San Francisco, CA – The legal battle between Bayer and plaintiffs continues to escalate as another victory for Roundup lawsuit plaintiffs emerged. Recent verdicts have been a cause for concern for the pharmaceutical company, as they indicate a favorable trend for the plaintiffs. Nora Freeman Engstrom, a professor specializing in mass tort actions at Stanford Law, suggests that these outcomes may further strengthen the cases against Bayer, as previous statements made in testimony can be used by plaintiffs’ lawyers to build a compelling argument over time. Bayer finds itself facing mounting legal challenges related to … Read more

Japanese Government Faces Unprecedented Lawsuit over Racial Harassment: Plaintiffs Seek Justice and Compensation

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TOKYO, Japan – In an unprecedented move, three men have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government, alleging a disturbing pattern of racially motivated police harassment. The plaintiffs, consisting of two permanent residents and one foreign-born Japanese citizen, are demanding improved practices and approximately ¥3 million ($20,330) each in compensation. This legal action stands out in a country with a long history of homogeneity and limited precedent for addressing racial discrimination. The primary objective of this lawsuit is to highlight the unconstitutional nature of differential treatment based on race, a violation of both domestic laws … Read more