Settlement

Indiana University Settles Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Case

Indiana University settles lawsuit over sexual assault case File photo BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A federal lawsuit filed by a Maryland woman against Indiana University has been dismissed after a financial settlement was reached. In her lawsuit, the woman alleged she was raped by a student who had been allowed to remain at the school after being accused of sexually assaulting someone else two years …


The Latest: Alaska Lawmaker Predicts Strong Mine Opposition

The speaker of the Alaska House said he believes there will be a rising up of opposition if a mine proposed near the headwaters of a world-class Alaska salmon fishery advances. Rep. Bryce Edgmon represents the Bristol Bay region, where the Pebble Mine project is located.


Fresno City Hall Tried to Block an Adult Store. But Hustler Pushed Back and Won

Hustler Hollywood’s plans to develop a boutique to sell merchandise and materials carrying the adult magazine’s brand are back on track after a settlement of the company’s federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Fresno. The city agreed to pay $15,000 to Hustler Hollywood for the company’s attorney fees. The two sides reached the settlement in U.S. District Court on the company’s plans …


Lawsuit Settled Between State Patrol and Military Veterans

A historic settlement has been reached between the state of Washington and plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit that will benefit at least 887 Washington State Patrol troopers and applicants who served in the military but were denied a veterans’ preference. The settlement, announced Monday, consists of $13 million in cash and an estimated $2 million worth of retirement …


Enviro Lawsuit Effectivly Bans Fracking in 1 Million Acres of California

Actress Daryl Hannah (C) joins protesters with Americans Against Fracking during a noon time protest in front of the White House in Washington, August 22, 2013. The group is urging U.S. President Barack Obama to ban hydraulic fracturing on public lands. (REUTERS/Larry Downing) Enviro Lawsuit Effectivly Bans Fracking In 1 Million Acres Of California The federal government effectively banned …


Major NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement Overview

The National Football League (NFL) has long been accused of ignoring the damaging effects of brain injuries on its players. Even though they were presented with evidence of the risks of repetitive traumatic brain injuries many years ago, they did not share the information with players, concealed some information and did not take enough steps to prevent further injuries including NFL concussion …



OxyContin Maker Settles Canadian Class Action for C$20m

The Canadian manufacturer of OxyContin has agreed to pay C$20m (US$14.5m/£11.3m) to settle a long-standing class-action lawsuit. The claim centred on allegations that Purdue Pharma Canada used deceitful marketing practices for the powerful prescription painkiller. The proposed resolution brings to a close a legal battle launched in 2007.


Volkswagen to Pay Record $2.1-Billion Settlement

Volkswagen Canada must pay $2.1 billion — the largest commercial settlement in the country’s history — to affected Canadian customers as part of a class-action vehicle-emissions lawsuit that started in Windsor. The eight-page decision handed down in Toronto Wednesday by Superior Court Justice Edward Belobaba directs Volkswagen to pay owners and lessees of 105,000 2-litre Volkswagen and Audi …


Milwaukee Bucks Settle Lawsuit Over Cheerleader Pay

A former Milwaukee Bucks cheerleader who claimed in a lawsuit that she and her colleagues were underpaid has reached a settlement with the team but the organization maintains it did nothing wrong. The settlement agreement filed Wednesday calls for the Bucks to pay $10,000 to Lauren Herington, who filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in 2015. The Bucks will pay $115,000 for her …