Settlements
LA County Settles Juvenile Abuse Claims for $4 Billion
Los Angeles County has agreed to a $4 billion settlement to resolve nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in its juvenile detention and foster care facilities, dating back to 1959.
The groundbreaking agreement, pending approval by the Los…
Ironworker’s Family Gets $12M in Workplace Death Settlement
A Pennsylvania cement company has agreed to a $12 million settlement with the family of an ironworker who died after falling 23 feet while working at a plant in Stockertown.
The fatal accident occurred in July 2021 when the worker, employed…
AG Secures $49.1M in Drug Price-Fix Settlement
Consumers who overpaid for certain generic drugs may now be eligible for compensation from a $49.1 million settlement involving two pharmaceutical companies.
The announcement was made by the Ohio Attorney General as part of a broader effort…
Family Wins $6.6M in Toxic Mold Exposure Lawsuit
In August 2019, a family signed a lease with Anza Management for a three-bedroom unit at 4040 Boulder Highway in Las Vegas, Nevada. On November 20, 2019, heavy rain caused severe leaks in their unit, which persisted for three days. Despite…
Anoka County Settles Inmate Medical Neglect Case for $2.55M
Anoka County has agreed to a $2.75 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging it denied proper medical treatment to an inmate in 2022. Under the agreement, the county will pay $2.55 million to the plaintiff, while the remaining amount will be…
Minneapolis Workers Recover $2M in Wage Settlements
The City of Minneapolis guarantees workers access to paid sick leave, a minimum wage, and protection from wage theft. By enforcing these protections, the City’s Civil Rights Department has reached a significant milestone: More than $2 million in…
Ex-Nashville Firefighter Wins $1.8M Free Speech Lawsuit
A federal jury has awarded nearly $1.8 million to a former Nashville firefighter who sued the city over his demotion for social media posts. The firefighter, who previously served as a captain with the Nashville Fire Department, filed a federal…
Brink’s US Settles Money-Laundering Case for $42M
The U.S. subsidiary of Brink’s has agreed to pay $42 million over three years to resolve money-laundering investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The agreements include a non-…
Pfizer Settles Biohaven Kickback Case for $59.7 Million
Mississippi has joined 37 other states and Puerto Rico in settling allegations that Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., engaged in illegal kickback practices. The settlement resolves claims that Biohaven…
Wheat Thins Buyers Settle Labeling Dispute with Mondelez
Wheat Thins purchasers have reached a $10 million settlement in a lawsuit against Mondelez International, which alleged deceptive labeling of the crackers as "100% Whole Grain" despite containing corn starch, a refined grain. The settlement,…