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Santa Barbara School District Settles 1970s Child Abuse Lawsuit for $7.5M

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On the eve of what was expected to be a lengthy and emotionally taxing trial, Montecito Union School District in Santa Barbara County reached a $7.5 million settlement with two brothers, now aged 65 and 68, who alleged they were sexually abused…

California Man Awarded $25M in Largest Wrongful Conviction Settlement

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Last Updated: October 3, 2025

$25M Award in California Wrongful Conviction Case

A 72-year-old California man who spent 38 years in prison for a crime he did not commit has been awarded $25 million, in what his…

Connecticut Pays $2.25M to Settle Nurse Killing Lawsuit Involving Convicted Offender

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Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Connecticut has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a home health care nurse who was murdered while treating a patient at a state-run halfway…

Los Angeles to Pay $18M to Brothers Injured in LAPD Patrol Car Crash

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Last Update: Oct 15, 2025.

$18M LAPD Crash Settlement Approved by LA City Council

The Los Angeles City Council has approved an $18 million settlement for two brothers who were severely injured when their vehicle was…

North Carolina Judge Awards $50M in Helicopter Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Last Updated: October 3, 2025

$50M Award in NC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

A North Carolina judge has ordered that $50 million be paid to the family of a Charlotte-based television meteorologist who died in a…

Walmart Fined $5.6M for Overcharging Shoppers

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State officials announced that Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, has agreed to pay $5.6 million to resolve a consumer protection lawsuit. The case accused the company of overcharging customers at its California stores.

Allegations of…

Watertown NY Schools Settle $3M Sexual Abuse Lawsuits from 1960s

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Last Update: Oct 03, 2025.

Watertown Schools Pay $3M in Teacher Abuse Settlement Under NY Child Victims Act

The Watertown City School District has agreed to pay $3 million to settle two lawsuits filed by women who…

BART to Pay $6.75M to Woman Shot by Officer at Union City Station

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Last Update: Oct 15, 2025.

$6.75M Settlement Over BART Police Shooting at Union City Station

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) agency has agreed to pay $6.75 million to a woman who was shot by a BART police officer…

Nevada to Pay $4.6M in Prison Death Settlement Over Inmate Beating Allegations

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Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Nevada Pays $4.6M to Settle High Desert State Prison Death Lawsuit

The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a lawsuit that accused prison guards of brutally beating…

$18M Settlement Finalized in Indian Health Service Doctor Abuse Case

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Last Updated: October 3, 2025

IHS Settles Sexual Abuse Claims for $18M Over Tribal Health Doctor Scandal

The federal government has finalized an $18 million settlement with 12 victims who were sexually abused by a…

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