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Pennsylvania Man Wins $78 Million in Lawsuit Over Cancer Linked to Popular Weed Killer Ingredient

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ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – A Pennsylvania man was awarded a substantial sum of $78 million last week, following a jury verdict in a product liability lawsuit. This case ties into broader legal battles involving Roundup weed killer, which the plaintiff argued led to his development of blood cancer. William Melissen, 51, of Abington Township, pursued legal action in 2021, attributing his non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis a year prior to his prolonged exposure to glyphosate. Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Roundup, which Melissen claimed to have used routinely both at work and at home since 1992. … Read more

East Wenatchee Lawyer Wins $58K Settlement in Public Records Lawsuit with Washington State Patrol

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East Wenatchee, WA — A local attorney has reached a $58,000 settlement with the Washington State Patrol, resolving allegations of a public records act violation by the agency. Attorney John Brangwin, whose practice focuses on DUI defense, accused the State Patrol of delaying and partially omitting information in response to his 2022 request for records. Brangwin had requested a comprehensive roster containing names, contact information, and photographs of troopers stationed in North Central Washington. His lawsuit highlighted a significant delay, with the State Patrol taking 75 days to respond and failing to provide some of … Read more

American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million in Landmark Case Against Discount Travel Site Skiplagged Over Hidden City Ticketing Practices

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Fort Worth, Texas — American Airlines has won a substantial $9.4 million in a legal dispute with Skiplagged Inc., a company known for advertising “hidden city” ticket deals which enable passengers to exploit a pricing loophole in airfare costs. A federal jury sided with the airline, determining that the website’s practices, while budget-friendly for travelers, amounted to significant financial losses for the carrier. The court’s rulings, presided over by U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman, resulted in Skiplagged being ordered to pay $4.7 million in actual damages for copyright infringement and an equal amount in … Read more

Attorney Wins Right to Trial Against Unum for Denied Disability Benefits Amid Breach of Contract Allegations

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Philadelphia, PA – In a notable legal dispute, a patent attorney has successfully challenged the termination of his disability benefits by Unum Life Insurance Co. of America, securing a court order that will allow his case to proceed to trial. The attorney, who remains unnamed, filed claims against the insurer for breach of contract and bad faith after they ceased his benefit payments. Unum defended its decision, asserting that the claimant was no longer eligible for benefits as he did not fulfill their criteria, which includes having restrictions on his ability to work, experiencing at … Read more