Prolonged

Vanderpump and Todd Settle Wage Dispute for $490k After Prolonged Legal Battle

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A Los Angeles judge approved a final settlement in a prolonged labor dispute involving reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump and her husband, Ken Todd, on April 28. The case centered on the couple’s former restaurant, Pump, located in West Hollywood, and marks the conclusion of a nearly five-year legal journey initiated by former employees claiming various labor violations. The couple has agreed to a gross payment of $490,000 as part of the settlement, although plaintiffs will receive a net amount of $252,638.96 after subtracting legal fees and administrative costs. The class-action lawsuit was first filed … Read more

Chanel and The RealReal urged by Judge to Resolve Prolonged Legal Dispute

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In New York, U.S. District Judge Henry Pitman is urging luxury fashion brand Chanel and online resale platform The RealReal to reach a settlement in their ongoing legal dispute. This case, which has drawn significant attention within the fashion industry, revolves around allegations of trademark infringement and the authenticity of items being sold on the resale platform. Chanel filed the lawsuit against The RealReal in 2018, claiming that the company is misrepresenting the authenticity of the fashion house’s products. The luxury brand argues that items sold as authentic Chanel goods may not meet the stringent … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Omni Hotels in Prolonged Gender Pay Bias Lawsuit After Multiple Trials

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DALLAS — A protracted legal battle involving Omni Hotels & Resorts concluded recently with a federal jury deciding that the hotel chain did not engage in gender-based pay discrimination against a former female employee. This verdict marks a significant turnaround in a case that spanned nearly eight years and previously saw jury decisions that awarded the plaintiff millions in damages. In 2017, the plaintiff initially sued Omni Hotels alleging pay discrimination based on gender, and claimed she was excluded from networking and promotional opportunities that were available to similarly situated men. She also accused the … Read more

Los Angeles Jury Awards $48 Million to Victims of Prolonged School Abuse, Unveiling Decades of Neglect by District

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Los Angeles, California – In a landmark decision, a local jury has awarded $48 million in damages to six individuals who suffered abuse at the hands of a former elementary school teacher, marking the culmination of a legal battle that shed light on years of systemic failures within a Southern California school district. The allegations of abuse, which persisted for 15 years under the watch of school officials, led to significant changes in state legislation and sparked widespread scrutiny of the Mountain View School District in El Monte. The case hinged on accusations that the … Read more