Settles

DoNotPay Settles with FTC for $193K Over Misleading Claims in AI ‘Robot Lawyer’ Services

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Washington — The artificial intelligence startup DoNotPay, self-proclaimed as the world’s first “robot lawyer,” has recently settled for $193,000 with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over accusations of misleading marketing claims. The FTC criticized the company for promoting its AI chatbot’s capabilities as on par with human lawyers without any supportive evidence or proper testing. DoNotPay, initially lauded for its innovative approach to offering legal advice on various matters including parking ticket disputes and divorce settlements, did not admit liability but agreed to the settlement following charges of violating the FTC Act. The company is … Read more

Former Orange County Judge Settles Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse During His Tenure as High School Teacher

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Cornwall, NY – A former Orange County judge has settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed he sexually abused her during her time as a high school student. Karen Fain initiated legal action against Jeffrey Berry, once a judge and previously a teacher at Cornwall High School, where the alleged misconduct occurred. The lawsuit, which also named the Cornwall School District as a defendant, was on the brink of trial when the parties agreed to a settlement. The terms of the agreement remain confidential, but Fain’s legal representation expressed that the resolution was satisfactory … Read more

New Hampshire State Representative Settles Defamation Suit, Pays $200,000 to Drag Queens After False Accusations

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Derry, NH — A defamation lawsuit concluded with a New Hampshire state legislator agreeing to issue a six-figure settlement and a public apology to two drag performers whom he had falsely accused of criminal and inappropriate behavior. The lawsuit centered around Rep. David Love’s allegations during a 2021 legislative session, which were later admitted to be based on erroneous information. Local performers Robert Champion, known on stage as Monique Toosoon, and Michael McMahon, whose stage name is Clara Divine, filed the lawsuit against Love in April 2022. This followed public claims by Love, suggesting Champion … Read more

Harvard Settles Lawsuit with Graduate Students Over Mishandled Sexual Harassment Claims Against Professor

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Cambridge, MA — In a recent legal development, Harvard University reached a settlement with three graduate students who previously filed a lawsuit accusing the institution of mishandling their sexual harassment claims against a former professor. According to court documents released Wednesday, the parties mutually agreed to dismiss the case, incurring no costs and with prejudice, effectively bringing a close to the dispute. Margaret G. Czerwienski, Lilia M. Kilburn, and Amulya Mandava, the suing students, asserted that the university failed to act appropriately after allegations surfaced that John L. Comaroff, a professor affiliated with the Anthropology … Read more