Lawsuits

Meta’s AI glasses, referred to as ‘Pervert Glasses,’ are facing legal and ethical challenges, including lawsuits, privacy complaints, allegations of secret recordings, and government investigations. The controversy centers on concerns about data privacy and potential misuse of the technology.

Shukur Aikebaer, a man kidnapped and killed in Chino Hills, is remembered as a husband and father of three. New photos show him with his wife and daughters, and records indicate he and the suspect were involved in lawsuits this year.

Online companies were protected by a law when content was user-generated, but chatbots generate their own answers, making creators vulnerable to lawsuits. The legal protection that shielded early internet companies does not apply to AI-generated content.

Two lawsuits challenge ballot wording for an initiative to repeal Washington's 'millionaires tax', arguing it inaccurately claims the repeal would reduce funding for K-12 schools and public services.

Johnson & Johnson will pay $5.5 billion to resolve lawsuits alleging its talc products, including baby powder, cause ovarian cancer. The deal could end a decade-long legal battle over the company's talc-related health claims.

Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer.

Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle lawsuits related to its baby powder product. The settlement addresses legal claims surrounding the product, though the article provides no additional details on the cases.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion to settle nearly 70,000 US lawsuits over talc-based baby powder cancer claims. The settlement addresses allegations linking the product to cancer.

Small businesses have filed lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs. The tariffs are facing legal challenges as they are headed to court for the second time.

A condo fire in Des Plaines that injured 8 people has been ruled arson by authorities. Victims of the fire have filed lawsuits.

Judges have ordered lawyers to finalize a mass settlement plan by October's end for thousands of Camp Lejeune water plaintiffs, who are veterans and family members experiencing frustration over delayed settlements.

A man was hospitalized after eating a Taco Bell menu item linked to a diarrhea-causing parasite, as the fast food chain faces multiple lawsuits from customers who became ill.

Activists climbed a 100-foot pine tree at Muir High School to protest a controversial plan by the Pasadena Unified School District to cut down nearly 200 trees. The situation involves protests and legal action.

Activists climbed a 100-foot pine tree at Muir High School to protest Pasadena Unified School District's plan to cut down nearly 200 trees. The protest involves lawsuits and direct action to challenge the tree removals.

A federal appeals court reversed a district court's dismissal of lawsuits linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism and ADHD, stating the dismissal was based on unreliable scientific evidence. The decision allows the lawsuits to proceed, challenging the initial ruling that rejected the claims due to insufficient scientific support.

Prisoners can file complaints about mistreatment, but often face retaliation, according to an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project. Federal prison guards are implicated in preventing lawsuits through such retaliation.

President Trump's plans to remake Washington, D.C. have sparked lawsuits, with opponents seeking to preserve the city. Legal challenges are ongoing as the project faces resistance.

President Trump has faced legal challenges over his plans to reshape Washington, D.C., including constructing a 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial and demolishing the White House's East Wing for a ballroom. Opponents are working to block these projects, which have triggered lawsuits.

Residents of Val Verde accuse Downtown LA Law Group of using a cowboy recruiter to find plaintiffs for lawsuits against a local landfill. The firm denies the allegations, claiming a rival lawyer is trying to eliminate competition.

An attorney in Washington state exploited humanitarian visas and scammed thousands of immigrants by promising 'miracles' for legal status, according to lawsuits.

A sexual harassment allegation and lawsuits have caused controversy at the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce, an influential organization behind the Lunar New Year Parade. The century-old organization is facing internal chaos due to these legal issues.

President Trump's regulatory rollbacks on climate policy during his second term have led to a surge in lawsuits challenging U.S. federal actions. These legal challenges aim to prevent the removal of existing regulations and protect prior legal achievements in climate policy.

Camp Mystic and its related entities have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting all five lawsuits against them on hold. The families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died in last year's Independence Day floods remain determined to pursue justice.

The US has transferred immigrants out of a Florida detention center near the Everglade wetlands. The facility has faced human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.

Social media firms are facing thousands of lawsuits, with the BBC highlighting four cases that could be significant.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has retreated from a plan to collect data on mail-in voters under President Donald Trump’s executive order, with the Justice Department now describing the data-sharing proposal as in early stages and contingent on a new U.S. Postal Service rule. The executive order, which requires states to submit potential mail voter lists to USPS and directs DHS to compile voting-age citizen data, faces ongoing legal challenges.

Ohio State University has settled a lawsuit for $100 million over Dr. Richard Strauss, who was accused of sex abuse. The university faced federal court lawsuits since 2018 from former student athletes alleging the school failed to prevent the abuse.

Ohio State University approved a $100 million settlement with hundreds of former student athletes who claimed sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, who worked at the university from 1978 to 1998. The settlement resolves pending litigation involving 279 of 280 survivors and follows prior settlements with 317 survivors for over $61 million.

The U.S. Postal Service proposed a rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, requiring states to submit voter lists before mailing ballots. The rule includes exemptions for overseas and military voters and does not apply to primary elections. The order faces legal challenges and criticism over federal overreach.

The Justice Department is investigating a nonprofit linked to E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual abuse and won two lawsuits against him. The investigation is being reported by CBS News through its legal reporter Katrina Kaufman.

Comedian Conan O'Brien made jokes criticizing President Donald Trump and his administration during a Harvard University commencement speech, referencing lawsuits against the university and policies on international students. O'Brien also mocked the administration's stance on foreign influence and leadership style, drawing cheers from the audience.

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury during her lawsuits against former President Donald Trump. A source with knowledge of the probe confirmed the investigation.

Mary Liz Eastland, the chief health officer of Camp Mystic, was barred from direct patient care by the Texas nursing board. She faced questioning in a court hearing on April 14, 2026, related to lawsuits against the camp.

President Trump emphasized the importance of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) maintaining exclusive authority over prediction markets, following lawsuits against states that attempted to regulate or ban such markets.

A new rule by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Trump administration has placed nearly 200,000 immigrant truck drivers at risk of losing their commercial licenses. The policy, effective since March, bars many foreign-born drivers from renewing licenses despite prior legal driving history, with lawsuits challenging the rule ongoing.

Facebook is facing increasing social media addiction lawsuits across the United States, with a significant legal setback in Kentucky. The company is reportedly panicking as these cases gain traction.

Camp Mystic's owners announced they will not reopen the camp this summer amid multiple investigations and lawsuits, following a week of criticism and a threat from a lawmaker to shut them down.

Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in California, alleging negligence and abetting a mass shooting in Canada by failing to monitor the suspect's ChatGPT activity. The families of victims claim OpenAI's AI system did not flag harmful content linked to the attack.

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to dissolve after a judge approved a criminal sentence as part of a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits.

Lawsuits accuse State Farm of evading hail damage insurance payouts, coinciding with rising insurance costs driven by climate change threats. The legal action highlights tensions between insurers and homeowners over coverage disputes.