King County Pays $21.5M in Record-Setting Dog Mauling Settlement

King County has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who was severely injured after being…

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Disney Pays $10M in FTC Kids’ Data Privacy Settlement

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Disney will pay $10 million to resolve allegations that the company facilitated the unlawful collection of children’s personal information. The settlement stems from violations of the Children’s…

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ChatGPT Parental Controls Insufficient After Teen’s Death

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The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide earlier this year have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company’s flagship product, ChatGPT, directly contributed to their son’s death.

The complaint, submitted in San…

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Washington OB-GYN Sued by 100+ Women Over Assault Claims

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An OB-GYN who practiced at Kadlec for more than 20 years is now the subject of several lawsuits, with allegations ranging from sexual assault to performing unnecessary medical procedures.

Serious Allegations Raised

According to the…

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NMSU Agrees to $1M Settlement in Sexual Assault Case

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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

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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…

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Branford Lab to Pay $1.2M for False Billing Practices

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A Branford-based laboratory and its owners have agreed to pay $1,255,825 to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims and facilitated unnecessary medical tests, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut and the…

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Louisiana to Pay $9M in Trooper Shooting Paralysis Case

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Louisiana authorities have agreed to a $9 million settlement with a man who was partially paralyzed after being shot by a state trooper in 2018 during a Baton Rouge traffic stop.

The shooting left him confined to a wheelchair at just 19…

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AT&T Reaches $177M Settlement Over Data Breach

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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.