Nov 23, 2024

Toyota Pays Up $3.4 Billion in Class Action Settlement

Japanese carmaker, Toyota, has agreed to settle a US Federal class action for up to $3.4bn. It was brought by US owners of pickup trucks and SUVs whose claimed their frames could rust through. The proposed settlement covers 1.5 million Tacoma compact pickups, Tundra full-size pickups and Sequoia SUVs.


Taylor Swift’s Photo in Alleged Sexual Assault Lawsuit Leaked

Swift had asked a judge to keep that photo under wraps on grounds it would prejudice the potential jury. In late October, the judge granted Swift the right to seal one of the photos in evidence from the public’s viewing until the case goes to trial. However, Swift was denied a request to withhold any other evidence, including a deposition she gave.



Audi Software Can Distort Emissions in Tests, VW Says

Audi cars with automatic transmissions have technology capable of distorting emissions when they are tested, Volkswagen said, as its luxury flagship is battling allegations over a reported discovery of a new cheat software device. Germany’s Bild am Sonntag newspaper said a week ago that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) had this summer discovered cheating software in an older Audi …


Toyota Agrees to USD 3.4-Bn Rust Dispute Settlement

Another motion filed by the manufacturer stated that Toyota disputes the accusations but found the agreement a reasonable and fair way to end the controversy. Toyota has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit and pay approximately USD 3.4 billion to owners of trucks and SUVs in the United States who complained that their vehicles …


American Spirit’s Long, Strange Trip to Court

Tobacco is a crop with many enemies, not all of them human. In the Coastal Plains region of eastern North Carolina, the heart of the state’s flue-cured tobacco production, growers deal with a leaf-damaging soil bacteria colorfully named Granville wilt. If you let them, various aphids will feast on tobacco leaves as they grow.


Man, 31, Sues Ex-Fiancée for $125,000 Engagement Ring

Jilted groom, 31, launches lawsuit against ex-fiancée over a $125,000 diamond engagement ring after their wedding was suddenly called off Bradley Moss, 31, and Amy Bzura, 27, were engaged for nearly a year Manhattan-based couple had been expected to get married in October Moss claims Bzura has ‘willfully and maliciously refused’ to return ring Published: 05:35 EST, 14 November 2016 | Updated: …


Taylor Swift Groping Lawsuit Photo Leaked

The picture, labelled Exhibit 14 in the joint petition was described as being, “Extremely personal and sensitive in nature”. The petition filed last month (14Oct16) further requested that the image “Should not be shared with the public until absolutely necessary (at trial).” Both parties noted, …


Brunswick Agrees to Pay $125K to Settle School Bullying Lawsuit

The town will pay $125,000 to settle a federal lawsuit that accused the School Department of failing to adequately protect a student from persistent bullying and discrimination, including sexual assault. As part of the agreement filed Nov. 10 in U.S. District Court, the School Department will immediately expand and reinforce its bullying policies and procedures, which Superintendent …


AmpliPhi Biosciences Announces Settlement of Pending Lawsuit

AmpliPhi Biosciences Corporation (NYSEMKT:APHB), a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of novel bacteriophage-based antibacterial therapeutics, today announced the settlement of its pending lawsuit with NRM VII Holdings I, LLC (“NRM”). The lawsuit relates to a complaint filed by NRM against AmpliPhi and the members of its board of …