Settlements
Starbucks Ordered to Pay $50M in Hot Tea Burn Case
A California jury has awarded $50 million in damages to a delivery driver who was severely burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a Los Angeles County drive-through, according to court documents.
Incident Resulted in Permanent…
Carson Tahoe Health Settles PPP Loan Allegations for $8.8M
Carson Tahoe Health System, along with its affiliates Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics and Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital, has agreed to pay $8,876,475.45 to settle allegations regarding ineligibility for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
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,…