Plaintiffs

Jury Faces Tough Decision as Plaintiff’s Resilience Amid Cancer Treatment Complicates Injury Case

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In a recent trial, the jury faced a complex case revolving around the severe health challenges of a plaintiff undergoing significant medical treatment. The case spotlighted the life of a woman named Kaminski, who is navigating the harsh realities of cancer alongside her roles as a mother and a professional. During the proceedings, the plaintiff’s attorney underscored the difficulties in conveying the extent of Kaminski’s injuries to the jury. Despite the intense nature of her treatment, which included chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, Kaminski appeared to maintain a degree of normalcy in her daily life. Her … Read more

Nike and Plaintiffs Seek More Time to Finalize Class Settlement in Ongoing Sex Discrimination Case

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Portland, Oregon — Nike and attorneys representing plaintiffs in a significant sex discrimination case are requesting additional time to finalize a class action settlement for the third time. The parties had previously reached a tentative agreement in February, just before a trial was set to commence. Originally, the court had given the parties until April to report on their progress in solidifying the settlement. Subsequently, that deadline was extended to May 16, then to June 6. On Friday, the two sides again approached the court, asking for an extension to August 20. In a joint … Read more

2025 Sees Surge in Major Trade Secret Awards as Courts Favor Plaintiffs Over Competitors

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BOSTON — Legal battles over trade secrets are making headlines in 2025 as courts deliver monumental monetary awards. A recent case saw a medical device company awarded $452 million for trade secret theft, though this sum was later reduced to $59.4 million in exchange for a permanent injunction. Another ruling saw Walmart found liable for misappropriating trade secrets belonging to Zest Labs, resulting in a $222 million judgment. Meanwhile, a notable $2.036 billion award for Appian Software against Pegasystems was vacated last year but is currently under review by the Virginia Supreme Court. As this … Read more

Landmark $38.8 Million Jury Verdict Signals New Era for ERISA Plaintiffs Amid Fiduciary Breach Case Against Pentegra

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White Plains, New York — A recent jury verdict has awarded $38.8 million to participants of a 401(k) plan managed by Pentegra Services Inc., marking a significant moment for plaintiffs under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This ruling allows participants an opportunity to take their fiduciary breach claims to a jury, a rarity in ERISA cases. On April 23, an eight-member jury unanimously found that Pentegra and the plan’s board of directors failed their fiduciary responsibilities by imposing excessive administrative fees on the retirement plan, which serves roughly 26,000 employees across various … Read more