lawsuits
Coverage of lawsuits in the Nexus archive.
- What’s the Deal With Meta’s ‘Pervert Glasses’?
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.
- Chino Hills kidnapping-murder victim remembered as husband and father of 3
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.
- Chatbots can't hide behind the law that protected the early internet
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.
- WA ‘millionaires tax’ repeal faces legal fight over 21 words
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 says it will pay out $5.5B in sweeping talc deal that could end decade-long legal battle
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 offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
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.
- J&J offers $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
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.
- J&J offers $5.5bn settlement in lawsuits claiming talc link to cancer
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 file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
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.
- Des Plaines condo fire that injured 8 ruled to be arson, authorities say
A condo fire in Des Plaines that injured 8 people has been ruled arson by authorities. Victims of the fire have filed lawsuits.
- Frustration grows as thousands of Camp Lejeune water plaintiffs continue to wait for settlements
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.
- Man hospitalized by diarrhea parasite reveals Taco Bell menu item he ate before rushing to emergency room...as fast food chain faces flurry of lawsuits from sickened customers
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.
- Protests and lawsuits: Activists climb pine amid showdown over Pasadena school district's tree removals
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.
- Protests and lawsuits: Activists climb pine amid showdown over Pasadena school district's tree removals
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.
- Court revives lawsuits tying Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism and ADHD
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.
- How federal prison guards stop lawsuits before they start
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.
- Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.
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.
- Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.
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.
- Cowboys, margaritas and toxic trash: Some sour on lawyers in lucrative L.A. landfill cases
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.
- Attorney exploited humanitarian visas, scammed thousands of immigrants, lawsuits say
An attorney in Washington state exploited humanitarian visas and scammed thousands of immigrants by promising 'miracles' for legal status, according to lawsuits.
- Chaos erupts at influential Chinatown organization behind Lunar New Year Parade
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.
- Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Regulatory Rollbacks Fuel Surge in Protective Climate Lawsuits
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.
- Bankruptcy declaration leaves lawsuits against Camp Mystic in limbo
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.
- US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre
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 on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms are facing thousands of lawsuits, with the BBC highlighting four cases that could be significant.
- Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
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 reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
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 trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor
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.
- Trump ordered limits on voting by mail. The Postal Service is moving to make states comply.
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.
- DOJ investigating funding for E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Trump, sources say
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 fires back at Trump administration during Harvard commencement speech
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.
- Justice Department opens criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll
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.
- Camp Mystic chief health officer barred from direct patient care by Texas nursing board
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.
- Trump: ‘Critically important’ CFTC has exclusive authority over prediction markets
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.
- Truck drivers say ‘racism’ behind Trump administration’s license restrictions on immigrants
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 panics as more social media addiction lawsuits pop up across the country… the company was dealt a major blow in Kentucky
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 withdraws application to renew license, will not reopen this summer
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 filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
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.
- Maker of OxyContin set to dissolve after judge approves criminal sentence
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 secretly working to cut insurance payouts
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.