Settles

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

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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

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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

CNN Settles Defamation Suit with US Navy Vet Post-Jury Verdict, Details Remain Confidential

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. – CNN recently reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit initiated by a U.S. Navy veteran following a jury verdict that found the network had defamed him. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 news segment about evacuations in Afghanistan which misrepresented the veteran. In Bay County, Florida, after two weeks of deliberations, the court concluded in favor of Zachary Young, awarding him $5 million in compensatory damages. The settlement was agreed upon during the phase of the trial that would have examined punitive damages, though specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed. … Read more