Settlements
NMSU Agrees to $1M Settlement in Sexual Assault Case
New Mexico State University has reached a $1 million settlement with a student who alleged she was sexually assaulted in 2022. The settlement means the lawsuit will not proceed to trial, following approval by the NMSU Board of Regents.
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HelloFresh Reaches $7.5M Settlement in California
HelloFresh, a popular meal kit delivery service, has agreed to a $7.5 million settlement following allegations that it misled consumers and made subscription cancellations difficult. The settlement, announced by the Santa Clara County District…
AT&T Reaches $177M Settlement Over Data Breach
Millions of AT&T customers affected by major privacy breaches can now file claims as part of a proposed $177 million settlement, according to Kroll Settlement Administration.
Details of the Cyber Attacks
The settlement stems…
Minnesota Landlord to Pay $5M Over Illegal Charges
More than 4,000 renters across Minnesota are set to receive financial relief following a $5 million settlement with Investment Property Group (IPG).
The agreement, announced by Attorney General Keith Ellison, resolves allegations that the…
Colorado Springs Settles Taser Death Case for $3.2M
The City of Colorado Springs has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle a lawsuit over the 2018 death of a man who was repeatedly struck with a Taser while resisting being handcuffed.
City councilors discussed the matter in a closed session…
Alaska Airlines Door Plug Lawsuit Settled
Three passengers who sued Alaska Airlines and Boeing after a door plug detached mid-flight have reached an out-of-court settlement. The incident occurred on January 5, 2024, aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario,…
Chicago OKs $35.2M to Settle Four Police Misconduct Cases
The Chicago City Council has approved $35.2 million to settle four lawsuits alleging various forms of misconduct by Chicago police officers.
2025 Payouts Exceed Budget by Over $142 Million
In less than seven months, the city has…
Hartford Archdiocese Settles Clergy Abuse Case for $2.4M
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford has agreed to pay $2.4 million to a man who says he was sexually abused by a priest more than 100 times over a five-year period starting in the 1980s.
Alleged Abuse Spanned Years
The victim…
Six Michigan Nursing Homes in $4.5M Care Neglect Settlement
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office announced a $4.5 million settlement with the owners of six Detroit-area nursing homes following a whistleblower lawsuit. Attorney General Dana Nessel said her office will continue working with federal…
Mass. Family Wins $42.6M in Baby Powder Cancer Case
A Massachusetts jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $42.6 million to the family of a man who developed malignant pleural mesothelioma. The jury found that years of using Johnson’s Baby Powder, which was allegedly contaminated…