Verdict

San Diego County Jury Awards Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in Monsanto Cancer Lawsuit

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – A San Diego County jury has reached a multi-million dollar verdict in a lawsuit between a local man and the chemical giant Monsanto Company, which is now owned by Bayer. The lawsuit, filed in November 2021, alleged that the man’s rare cancer diagnosis was linked to his years of using the popular weed killer Roundup. The plaintiff, Mike Dennis, who is 57 years old, was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, in 2020. His attorneys argued that the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, causes DNA damage and leads … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Real Estate Industry Practices Challenged in $1.8 Billion Lawsuit

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Kansas City, Missouri – A federal jury has ordered the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several major real estate brokerages to pay nearly $1.8 billion in damages after finding that they artificially inflated commissions paid to real estate agents. The verdict stems from a class-action lawsuit filed in 2019 on behalf of 500,000 home sellers in Missouri and border towns, alleging the defendants violated federal antitrust law by requiring sellers to pay the broker representing the buyer of their homes. The NAR, which plans to appeal the verdict, could potentially face over $5 billion … Read more

Judge John Hodgman Delivers Verdict on Bizarre ‘Frosty Slaw Man Salad’ Recipe

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PORTLAND, Maine – Judge John Hodgman has ruled on a case involving a controversial recipe known as the “Frosty Slaw Man Salad.” The case, which took place in Portland, Maine, centered around whether it is acceptable to include mayonnaise in a slaw-based salad. The ruling has sparked a debate among food enthusiasts and home cooks, with many questioning the traditional use of mayonnaise in this type of dish. The origins of the “Frosty Slaw Man Salad” can be traced back to John Hogan, a resident of Portland who claims to have perfected the recipe. Hogan … Read more

Landmark $1.8B Verdict on Broker Fees Sparks Potential Drop in Home Prices

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Los Angeles, California – The $1.8 billion verdict on broker fees in California could potentially have a significant impact on home prices in the region. This ruling, which could lead to a decrease in home prices, has sent shockwaves through the real estate market. The verdict stems from a class-action lawsuit against NRT LLC, one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the country. The lawsuit alleged that the company violated antitrust laws by requiring sellers to pay high commission fees to both the listing and buyer’s agents. The jury unanimously sided with the … Read more