A Florida teen, RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms caused his depression and anxiety, days before trial. This follows settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, and other recent verdicts against social media companies for addictive products.
The US SEC agreed to pay Coinbase $150,000 in legal fees to settle a two-year lawsuit seeking internal records related to the agency's crypto crackdown. This agreement, filed Wednesday, follows revelations of deleted texts from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler and marks another legal win for Coinbase.
A bellwether social media addiction lawsuit against Meta, brought by a Florida teenager identified as R.K.C., has been dropped. This follows tentative settlements by Snap, TikTok, and Google’s YouTube, leaving Meta as the sole remaining defendant before the case was dismissed without payment.
Andy Burnham faces a political row over pausing early prisoner releases amid prison capacity concerns. Separately, the government considers providing low-income households with plug-in batteries to reduce energy bills. Meanwhile, former Top Gear stunt driver Paul Rees is suing BBC Studios over a 2022 crash that left him with a broken back.
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff, R.K.C., dropped his addiction lawsuit against Meta, having previously settled similar claims against TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. He sought accountability for social media's harm to young people.
Hundreds of former rugby players suing governing bodies for brain injuries face a critical juncture as their solicitor, Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth, steps down following judicial criticism and non-compliance. The claimants, now seeking new representation, face potential strike-outs from the case, which could remove hundreds from proceedings.
A California man is suing Microsoft in a proposed class-action lawsuit, alleging the company pocketed government refunds from illegal Trump-era tariffs instead of passing them to consumers who paid inflated Xbox prices. Similar lawsuits target other retailers like Costco, while some companies like FedEx and UPS plan to issue refunds.
Kurt Kromm, a former Ford electrician, is considering a lawsuit after being fired from the Kentucky Truck Plant over a $1.95 packet of cookies he claims he paid for due to a self-checkout error. Kromm, who is diabetic, alleges wrongful termination and defamation, with his attorney stating they will pursue claims to the fullest extent of the law.
Key hearings are underway in the legal action brought by hundreds of former rugby union and league players against governing bodies over brain injuries. The pre-trial phase focuses on whether claimants' lawyers fully disclosed medical documents, a decision that could lead to hundreds of players being removed from the case.
Nine plaintiffs suing UCLA over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests are seeking anonymity in Los Angeles Superior Court, fearing harassment, doxxing, violence, and deportation if their identities become public. The lawsuit, filed by 33 plaintiffs, alleges UCLA violated civil rights during campus demonstrations.
Nintendo has urged a US court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit demanding it pass tariff refunds to customers, arguing buyers have no legal right to funds Nintendo may receive from the government. Similar lawsuits target Sony and Microsoft, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed Trump-era tariffs illegal.
A Florida judge ordered former President Donald Trump to release financial records from his revocable trust to the BBC as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the corporation. The ruling, made during the first hearing in Miami, aids the BBC's defense against Trump's claim of financial loss from a Panorama episode about the US Capitol riot.
A federal judge ruled Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The ruling, which could reveal his family trust's finances, also allows the BBC to subpoena Trump's inner circle.
Nintendo has asked a US court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit seeking tariff refunds for customers who bought Switch consoles and accessories, arguing consumers have no legal right to refunds Nintendo may receive from the government. Similar lawsuits have been filed against Sony and Microsoft.
Snap has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit alleging social media platforms harm children, following similar agreements by TikTok and YouTube. Meta remains the sole defendant in the case, having previously lost other child safety lawsuits, setting precedents that encourage further litigation against tech companies.
AriZona Iced Tea faces a proposed class action lawsuit in California, alleging false advertising of its "100% Natural" and "All Natural" drinks due to synthetic ingredients like citric acid and high fructose corn syrup, seeking restitution and an end to unfair practices.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. for 14 days, allowing time to review an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 states. The lawsuit claims the deal would reduce competition and raise consumer prices, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for August 3.
A California judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order on the proposed $110 billion Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, following an antitrust lawsuit filed by a coalition of state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta, citing concerns over market share in theatrical distribution and cable TV programming.
A U.S. District Judge has issued a 14-day pause on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, following a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta. The lawsuit alleges the merger would harm competition in film distribution and cable licensing, a claim Paramount disputes.
Donald Trump's family crypto ventures generated over $2.2 billion, with a significant portion allegedly stemming from investments by Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun. Their initial partnership, which included Sun's substantial investment in Trump's $WLFI token and memecoin, has since devolved into dueling lawsuits, raising concerns about regulatory influence and potential corruption.
Amazon and UL settled a lawsuit with Chinese ebike manufacturer Aipas for falsely claiming UL safety certification. Despite a permanent injunction, WIRED found Aipas still running Facebook ads with the UL logo. This highlights a broader issue of fraudulent safety marks in online marketplaces, especially for lithium-ion battery devices, posing fire risks.
xAI has sued Terry Harwood in Texas federal court, alleging he misused its AI system Grok to create child sexual abuse material and non-consensual sexual imagery of adults, violating terms of service. This is among the first such lawsuits by an AI company.
Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging misconduct to acquire confidential information from former Apple employees for a competing hardware product. The lawsuit could delay OpenAI's hardware plans and impact its potential IPO valuation, raising questions about its strategy after a previous trial victory against Elon Musk.
Maricopa County election officials, including Recorder Justin Heap and the Board of Supervisors, settled a lawsuit over election administration responsibilities. The agreement establishes a clear framework for future elections, with an interim plan governing the July 21 primary.
