Amazon Settles for $4 Million Over Accusations of Misusing Delivery Drivers’ Tips

Washington, D.C. – In a recent settlement, Amazon has agreed to pay nearly $4 million to resolve allegations that it misappropriated tips intended for its delivery drivers, according to the office of District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb. This decision marks a significant development in ongoing legal scrutiny regarding labor practices within the tech giant’s delivery operations. The settlement, announced Friday, addresses claims that Amazon used customer tips to subsidize the wages of drivers under its Amazon Flex program. Initially, Amazon customers were informed that 100% of their tips would go directly to … Read more

Jury Ready to Impose $100M in Damages Before CNN Settles Defamation Case with Navy Veteran

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida jury recently determined that CNN defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, leading to a confidential settlement agreement before punitive damages could be assessed. Young, who served in the Navy, claimed that CNN falsely implicated him as profiting illegally from helping people escape Afghanistan during the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal in 2021. According to the jury foreperson, the panel was prepared to potentially award “up to $100 million” in punitive damages to signal a strong disapproval of the misreporting. However, before the jury could decide on the punitive damages, an … Read more

Amazon Settles Lawsuit, Bans Mercury-Laden Skin-Lightening Products to Comply With Health Laws

Amazon has come to a resolution in a legal conflict spanning over a decade, committing to restrict the sale of skin-lightening products with hazardous mercury levels on its online platform. This action concludes a lengthy lawsuit initiated by the shareholder advocacy group As You Sow, focusing on consumer protection. Under the agreement announced Friday, the retail giant will not only cease sales of these harmful products but also pay $6 million in civil penalties and legal fees. Part of this settlement involves implementing strict monitoring tools to prevent both brands and third-party sellers from listing … Read more

Meta Settles Lawsuit With Donald Trump for $25 Million Over Video Dispute

Video Meta, a leading technology company, has agreed to a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant financial resolution in what has been a contentious legal battle. This settlement stems from allegations made by Trump regarding video content related to his personal and political endeavors. The lawsuit, initially filed in late 2021, accused Video Meta of violating President Trump’s rights to his own image and voice in their promotional and content materials. Trump’s legal team argued that the company used his likeness in a manner that suggested endorsement … Read more