Settlements
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…
UCLA, Jewish Students Reach $6M Deal Over Campus Protests
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has agreed to a $6.13 million settlement with three Jewish students and a Jewish professor who alleged the school violated their civil rights. Their lawsuit claimed the university failed to protect…
Poppi to Pay $8.9M in “Gut Healthy” Marketing Lawsuit
The sparkling prebiotic drink Poppi is at the center of an $8.9 million class action settlement after allegations it was falsely marketed as “gut healthy.” The lawsuit claimed the company, formerly known as VNGR Beverage, LLC, misled consumers…
MNPS OKs $6.5M Settlement with Five Ex-Employees
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has agreed to a $6.5 million settlement with five former employees who alleged wrongful termination and discrimination. The agreement follows a December 2023 court filing linked to events in March 2020, when…
Chicago Family Wins $2.5M Over Wrongful 2017 Police Raid
A Chicago family has reached a $2.5 million settlement with the city, closing a painful chapter that began in 2017 when police mistakenly raided their home. The incident left lasting emotional scars, according to the family.