Setback

Cognizant Faces Setback: Jury Orders Damages for Discriminatory Practices Against Non-Indian Employees

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Los Angeles — A U.S. jury has ruled that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. must pay punitive damages after finding the company engaged in discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees. The verdict arrived following a failed attempt by the IT giant last month to have a job bias class-action lawsuit dismissed. The case, which centers on allegations of employment discrimination at the New Jersey-based company, hints at broader industry practices surrounding visa regulations and hiring. The lawsuit began with claims from three employees who said they were laid off after being placed on a no-work status and … Read more

Former Employees of Delia’s Tamales Pursue Wage Theft Claims Despite Setback in Naming Company Founder as Defendant

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San Antonio, TX — A group of over two dozen former employees of the popular restaurant chain Delia’s Tamales, known for its roots in the Rio Grande Valley, are taking legal action against the company, alleging wage theft. These former workers, many of whom are of retirement age and undocumented, claim they were threatened with immigration enforcement if they raised concerns about their unpaid wages. Last week, a federal magistrate judge decided that Delia Garza, the company’s founder, whose story of elevating from selling tamales door-to-door to owning a celebrated chain is well-known throughout Texas, … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Setback as Court Denies Appeal in Bail Sentencing Case

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Los Angeles, CA — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the music mogul and entrepreneur faced a setback in his legal struggles recently when an appeal regarding his bail sentencing was denied. Combs, widely known for his influential role in the music industry as a producer, rapper, and founder of Bad Boy Records, was hoping for a more lenient reconsideration of his bail conditions. However, the court’s decision to deny the appeal leaves him facing the same constraints and conditions previously set. The denial stemmed from hearings where several legal experts and witnesses presented their testimonies. The heart … Read more

Setback and Persistence: Zantac Cancer Lawsuits Forge Ahead Despite Federal Dismissals, Trials Continue in Various States

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Philadelphia – In a recent turn of events in the Zantac litigation saga, Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has denied a motion for recusal brought by plaintiffs who pointed to a potential conflict of interest due to his wife’s position at the law firm Reed Smith. The firm represents Zantac manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline in jurisdictions outside of this case, sparking concerns of bias among litigants. The decision came amidst the broader context of numerous Zantac cases alleging that the drug, intended as a heartburn and ulcer remedy, contains unsafe levels of … Read more