Settlement

Family Wins Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Medical Malpractice Case Over Woman’s Death in Dothan

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Dothan, AL — A jury awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement to a family after it concluded that a local woman died due to medical malpractice by her treating physicians. The lawsuit alleged that the negligent care provided by the medical team led directly to her untimely death. The woman, a resident of Dothan, had been admitted to the hospital for what should have been a routine medical procedure. However, the complaint outlined a series of misdiagnoses and incorrect treatments that were administered, which the family’s legal team argued worsened her health rapidly, culminating in her death. … Read more

Judge Slashes $20.5M Settlement in State College Workplace Racial Harassment Case

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State College, PA — A significant legal adjustment was made Thursday when a federal judge decided to reduce a $20.5 million jury award involving a racial harassment case at a State College workplace. The case, which has garnered notable attention, centered around a Black woman who alleged she faced severe racial discrimination and harassment by her coworkers. The lawsuit was brought forward by Oghenemine Charity Imarah, a former employee of the Glen O. Hawbaker engineering company. Imarah claimed that during her tenure at the company, she was subjected to a hostile work environment that included … Read more

Home Depot Agrees to $2 Million Settlement Over Misleading Pricing Claims in California

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San Diego, CA — Home Depot agreed to pay almost $2 million to settle allegations that it engaged in deceptive pricing practices, according to California authorities. The settlement resolves accusations that the retailer charged customers at checkout prices higher than those advertised on shelves and tags. The allegations, brought forth by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, claimed that Home Depot committed numerous scanner violations by failing to honor its displayed prices. This discrepancy not only misleads customers but can also create an unjust competitive advantage in the marketplace. As part of the settlement, which … Read more

Ethereum Likely Not a Security, Suggests SEC in Recent eToro Settlement, Says Coinbase Legal Chief

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Washington, D.C. – A settlement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and trading platform eToro has led to significant discourse in the cryptocurrency industry regarding Ethereum’s legal status. Ethereum, widely regarded as the second most prominent cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, has lingered in an uncertain regulatory space, prompting discussions about its classification as a commodity or a security. Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, stated that the SEC has indirectly acknowledged Ethereum as a non-security through this settlement. The agreement requires eToro to cease offering … Read more