Settles

Microsoft Settles Gamer-Led Antitrust Suit Over $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

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Redmond, Washington – Microsoft has reached a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit initiated by a collective of gamers opposed to its $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. The terms of the settlement remain confidential, and the case has been dismissed with prejudice, which prevents any possibility of refiling in the future. Both parties have agreed to cover their own legal expenses. The lawsuit, originally filed in California in 2022, was initiated by gamers from various states who were concerned about the potential monopolistic effects of Microsoft’s acquisition. They feared it would enable Microsoft … Read more

GSK Settles U.S. Zantac Cancer Claims for $2.2 Billion, Boosting Stock by 6%

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London – GSK’s stock soared by 6% on Thursday following the announcement that the British pharmaceutical giant has agreed to a multi-billion dollar settlement over allegations that its now-discontinued heartburn medication, Zantac, was carcinogenic. The company will pay up to $2.2 billion to resolve almost all the pending lawsuits in the United States, which is significantly lower than some financial analysts had anticipated. Previously, forecasts by entities such as JP Morgan had estimated potential liabilities to be as high as $3.5 billion. However, the settlement disclosed on Wednesday accounts for about 80,000 cases—or 93%—of the … Read more

San Bernardino Settles With ACLU: New Homeless Encampment Cleanup Policy Respects Rights and Restores Spaces

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San Bernardino, Calif. — The City of San Bernardino has reached a pivotal agreement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to amend how the city manages cleanups of homeless encampments, marking a significant step in addressing concerns over the treatment of unhoused individuals’ belongings during such operations. Under the new settlement, San Bernardino has committed to implementing policies that ensure the possessions of homeless individuals are not destroyed during cleanup initiatives. This policy change allows the city to recommence encampment cleanups while adopting more humane practices toward residents without homes. Local reactions to the … Read more

Fairfield Settles for $210K After Controversial Arrest and Alleged Excessive Force by Officers During Traffic Stop

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Fairfield, California – Fairfield has agreed to a $210,000 settlement in a lawsuit that accused city police officers of using excessive force during a 2019 traffic stop, which resulted in the violent arrest of a local couple who were reportedly trying to record the incident. The city council approved the settlement late last year in response to allegations made against Fairfield officers, including a former Vallejo officer previously associated with a scandal involving badge bending. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2021 by Vallejo residents Calvin and Jayme Rush, who claimed their civil rights were … Read more