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Fox News Secretly Settled Another Sexual Harassment Lawsuit With Blockbuster Allegations

Sexual predators have to stick together, amirite? Being a woman and working at Fox News must’ve been (and may still be) an absolute nightmare. On the heels of a $20 million settlement with Gretch Carlson over sexual harassment claims against former Fox chief Roger Ailes, it turns out the network secretly settled another sexual harassment lawsuit: In the weeks after Roger Ailes was ousted as the …


Federal Lawsuit Filed in McKinney Pool Party Incident

Lawyers representing Dajerria Becton will speak at a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Video of that news conference will be streamed live at the top of this page. The 16-year-old girl seen on video being slammed to the ground by a McKinney police officer at a chaotic pool party in the North Texas city a year and a half ago has filed a federal lawsuit.


Ohio’s High Court Dismisses Media Lawsuit Over Bodycam Video

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a public information lawsuit Tuesday without ruling on its argument that video from police body cameras are public record and should be released on request. In not taking up the issue, the court noted that the video had already been released — two days after news organizations requested the footage in the July 19, 2015, traffic stop and fatal shooting of a black …


Alibaba Throws the Spotlight on Fake Reviews

A lawsuit filed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is shining a light on the fake reviews and purchases on its websites. China’s biggest e-commerce operator sued Shatui.com, which allegedly links merchants with people willing to falsify purchases and write positive comments that can drive sellers up Alibaba’s rankings. The suit in Hangzhou West Lake District People’s Court is seeking 2.16 million …


Fox Faces New Lawsuit Claiming Harassment by Roger Ailes

Nearly five months after Roger Ailes was ousted from his position as chairman of Fox News Channel, the sexual harassment accusations against him continue. On Tuesday, Lidia Curanaj , now a Fox 5 reporter whose legal name is Lidija Ujkic, filed a 28-page discrimination and hostile work environment suit …


Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Impax Laboratories, Inc. (IPXL) and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPXL) securities between February 20, 2014 and November 3, 2016 (the “Class Period”). The Complaint alleges that throughout …


Hyperloop Resolves Bitter Lawsuit Filed by Former Employees

Futuristic transportation startup Hyperloop Technologies Inc. said it resolved a lawsuit brought by former employees, who in turn said they’ve started a competing company. The June lawsuit’s allegations included defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, nepotism, and even a stray noose or rope left on one …


LADWP Accidentally Overcharged Its Customers by at Least $67.5 Million

On Friday evening, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge issued preliminary approval to a proposed class-action settlement for customers of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) who were overcharged at least $67.5 million following the introduction of a new billing system in September of 2013, …


Williamtown Residents Forced to Take Class Action

Commenting on the class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Defence this week, Greens NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon said the Department’s failure to properly act on this issue has forced local residents to take action. “It should never have come to this,” Senator Rhiannon said. “After over a year of anguish, patience and stoic resilience, residents in Williamtown feel that they have …


Judge Dismisses Part, Upholds Part of Flint Water Lawsuit

Flint residents who filed a class-action lawsuit related to the water crisis got good news and bad news this week. A Court of Claims judge in Grand Rapids dismissed portions of the lawsuit related to the Flint water crisis The lawsuit alleges state and local officials, including Governor Rick Snyder, violated the constitution and denied them life, liberty, and property without due process. The …