Settlement

Major Ghost Gun Manufacturer Agrees to Cease Sales in Maryland and Pay $1.2 Million Settlement

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Baltimore, Maryland has successfully reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the largest maker of “ghost gun” parts, Polymer80. The company has agreed to stop selling their products in Maryland and pay $1.2 million to the city. This victory follows similar successes in D.C. and Los Angeles, where lawsuits have been used to keep ghost guns off the streets. As part of the settlement, Polymer80 is also required to submit regular compliance reports. Federal authorities have identified Polymer80, based in Dayton, Nev., as the leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts, responsible for more than 88 … Read more

Former Mansfield Christian School Student Wins Confidential Settlement in Sexual Abuse Case

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Mansfield, Ohio – A settlement has been reached in the case involving a former student of Mansfield Christian School who alleged she was groomed and sexually abused by a former assistant softball coach. The terms of the settlement remain confidential, according to attorney Kaela King of the Columbus law firm Cooper Elliott. Mariah Stearns, the plaintiff, filed a civil suit against Mansfield Christian School and Superintendent Cy Smith. King expressed Mariah’s satisfaction with the outcome and commended her for speaking up. However, she declined to provide further comment. The defendants’ attorney, Craig Pelini, and Smith … Read more

Lawyer James Murphy Predicts Settlement in SEC v. Ripple Lawsuit, Leading to XRP Price Climb

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Tokyo, Japan – XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, experienced a 5% increase in value over the past week, reaching a high of $0.5380. This upward trend can be attributed to two factors. Firstly, Ripple successfully obtained an extension to the remedies-related discovery deadline, which has been granted by the Court. This positive development has contributed to the overall optimism surrounding XRP. Secondly, crypto lawyer James Murphy has predicted a potential settlement in the ongoing SEC v. Ripple lawsuit. In a recent appearance on a podcast called “Thinking Crypto,” James Murphy shared his thoughts on … Read more

City of Golden Valley Settles Lawsuit with Former Interim Police Chief, Paying $162,500 in Settlement

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Golden Valley, Minnesota – The city of Golden Valley has reached a settlement in a lawsuit with its former interim police chief. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust paid $162,500 on behalf of the city to resolve the suit. The lawsuit, filed in June 2023 by Scott Nadeau, alleged reverse discrimination by the city. Nadeau, a white man, claimed that he was the most qualified candidate for the police chief position in Golden Valley. However, he alleged that the city chose to hire Virgil Green, a black man, instead. Nadeau and his attorneys sought … Read more