Settlements
Judge Oks $600M Settlement for Ohio Train Derailment
A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement offered by Norfolk Southern Railroad to compensate individuals living within a 20-mile radius of the disastrous train derailment in East Palestine,…
Judge Rejects $335M UFC Settlement in Fighter Pay Lawsuit
A U.S. judge has rejected a proposed $335 million settlement in two class action lawsuits against Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which accuse the organization of suppressing martial arts fighters' wages.
…USAA Settles Military Fee Lawsuit for $62.4 Million
USAA, a financial services company serving military members and their families, has agreed to pay $62.4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging service members and veterans on interest rates and fees.…
Humana Settles Medicare Fraud Case for $90 Million
Louisville-based Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit alleging Medicare drug fraud under the False Claims Act.
The lawsuit, filed in California, accused…
$30M for SC Teacher Killed by Falling Utility Pole
The family of a South Carolina woman who was fatally struck by a falling utility pole has reached a $30 million wrongful death settlement with Dominion Energy and Comporium, the companies involved.
…Pilgrim’s Pride Agrees to $100M Settlement Over Farmers’ Pay
Pilgrim’s Pride, a major U.S. poultry processor, has agreed to a $100 million settlement to resolve allegations of conspiring with other poultry companies to underpay chicken farmers.
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Company to Pay $1M for AI Calls Mimicking Biden
A telecommunications company that facilitated deceptive robocalls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President…
Sephora Shoppers Can Claim Part of $9.2M Skincare Settlement
Shoppers who purchased certain skincare products from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare may be eligible for compensation through a settlement involving the company.
…Judge Denies Extension for East Palestine Train Settlement
A federal court in Ohio has denied a request to extend the deadline for residents to decide whether to accept their share of a $600 million class action settlement related to the February 2023 train derailment in East…
Care.com Agrees to $8.5 Million Settlement With FTC
Care.com, a platform offering in-home care services for children, older adults, and pets, has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle charges from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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