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Landmark Ruling: PFAS Lawsuit Against Saint-Gobain Receives Class-Action Status

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MERRIMACK, New Hampshire – A judge has granted class-action status in a lawsuit filed against Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics concerning PFAS contamination. The lawsuit alleges that the chemical manufacturer’s operations have led to the contamination of water sources in the surrounding area. The decision, made by Judge Kirsten Schmautz of Hillsborough County Superior Court, means that the lawsuit can now move forward as a class-action suit. This allows individuals who have been affected by the contamination to join together and seek legal action collectively, rather than pursuing individual lawsuits. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2019 … Read more

MLB Star Wander Franco Faces Ruling on Disturbing Exploitation Allegations in Dominican Republic

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is awaiting a ruling from a judge after being arrested in his native Dominican Republic. Prosecutors have presented evidence alleging that the MLB All-Star had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and provided her mother with financial payments and a car in exchange for consent to the relationship. Charges against Franco include “commercial sexual exploitation” and money laundering. The options for Friday’s ruling include releasing the 22-year-old Franco on bond, temporarily arresting him, preventing him from leaving the Dominican Republic, or requiring regular appearances … Read more

Landmark Patent Infringement Case Ends with Stunning $470 Million Jury Award, Only to be Overturned by Judge’s Ruling

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HOUSTON, Texas – A patent infringement case recently made headlines for its record-breaking jury award. The case, which took place in Houston, Texas, resulted in a staggering $470 million verdict. However, just two weeks after the jury’s decision, the judge granted the defendant’s motion for judgment as a matter of law, stating that there was no evidence of patent infringement. The details of the case remain undisclosed, but it is clear that the plaintiffs were seeking significant compensation for the alleged patent infringement. The jury, initially convinced of the plaintiffs’ claims, awarded them the largest … Read more

Former Kentucky Official Kim Davis Hit with Massive $360,000 Debt Following Landmark Ruling Against Marriage Denials

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MOREHEAD, Ky. — Former Kentucky official Kim Davis, known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has been ordered to pay over $360,000 in legal fees and costs after a recent ruling. The controversy surrounding Davis began in 2015, when she denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Rowan County, citing her religious beliefs. This led to a high-profile legal battle and ultimately, a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. The case gained widespread attention and ignited a fierce debate about religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. Davis became … Read more