Wins

“Moloka’i Bound” Shines with Dual Wins at 44th Hawaii International Film Festival, Highlighting Indigenous Talent and Local Narratives[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0mRPMX-WCc[/embed]

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The stunning backdrop of Oahu set the stage for the 44th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) held from October 3-13 at Consolidated Theatres Kāhala. The festival spotlighted a mix of local and international films, closing with a private awards gala at the illustrious Halekūlani Hotel on October 12. The winners of the festival’s juried awards were announced during the gala, signaling a successful competition especially for films made in Hawai‘i. A highlight of this year’s festival was the impressive showing of Hawai‘i films. Local filmmakers particularly shone brightly, taking home a … Read more

American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million in Lawsuit Over ‘Skiplagging’ Ticket Sales Practice

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Fort Worth, Texas – American Airlines, headquartered in Fort Worth, has won a substantial legal victory with a $9.4 million jury verdict against Skiplagged Inc., a New York-based company known for promoting “throwaway ticketing” strategies that allow travelers to purchase cheaper flights. The federal court decision came on October 15, marking a significant win for the airline in its battle against practices it argues undermine revenue through unorthodox booking tactics. Throwaway ticketing refers to the purchase of airline tickets to a final destination with no intention of completing the final leg of the journey. For … Read more

American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million in Landmark ‘Skiplagging’ Legal Battle

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In a significant ruling, a jury has awarded American Airlines $9.4 million in a lawsuit targeting a practice referred to as “skiplagging.” The case, which unfolded in Fort Worth, Texas, centered around allegations that a travel website was assisting travelers in exploiting a loophole that allowed them to purchase cheaper airfare by booking flights with a layover and then not completing their journey to the final ticketed destination. American Airlines launched legal action against the travel website, Skiplagged Inc., accusing it of encouraging consumers to engage in “skiplagging” or “hidden city” ticketing. This practice involves … Read more

Springfield Entrepreneur Wins $15 Million from Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Asbestos Cancer Case

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Springfield, Massachusetts — Evan Plotkin, a local real estate entrepreneur from Springfield, has secured a $15 million verdict from a Connecticut jury which found that Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder, alleged to contain asbestos, was responsible for his mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. Plotkin, who has been battling the disease for the last five years, experienced what is likely his largest court victory despite facing a terminal prognosis. The lawsuit centered around the claim that Johnson and Johnson knew their talcum powder contained asbestos and failed to inform the public about the risk. According … Read more