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politics2 months ago

Trump Demands $230 Million from DOJ Amid Legal Controversies

Donald Trump claims he has the authority to decide whether the government should pay him approximately $230 million for damages related to past investigations, including the Mar-a-Lago search and Russia interference inquiries, under the Federal Tort Claims Act, despite the law's restrictions and the unusual nature of a sitting president seeking damages from the government for investigations into his own conduct.

law3 months ago

Nintendo Seeks $4.5M in Damages from Redditor for Switch Piracy

Nintendo of America is suing Redditor James C. Williams for $4.5 million, accusing him of copyright violations including pirating Switch games and trafficking circumvention software, which the company claims has significantly harmed its business and intellectual property rights. Despite initial cooperation, Williams allegedly continued his infringing activities, leading to the lawsuit and a default judgment against him.

technology3 months ago

Nintendo Seeks $4.5 Million in Lawsuit Over Switch Piracy

Nintendo is seeking $4.5 million in damages from Switch pirate James 'Archbox' Williams after he failed to respond to legal proceedings, leading to a default judgment in Nintendo's favor. The case involves allegations of widespread piracy and distribution of unauthorized Nintendo Switch games, with Nintendo actively pursuing legal action to combat piracy and protect its intellectual property.

world4 months ago

US Government Sues Southern California Edison for Wildfire Damages

The Department of Justice is suing Southern California Edison for over $40 million in damages related to the Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people and burned over 14,000 acres, alleging negligence in maintaining power infrastructure. The lawsuit also targets damages from the 2022 Fairview Fire, with claims of a pattern of negligence by the utility company. Edison is investigating the cause, including possible equipment involvement, and has announced a program to compensate affected communities.

business5 months ago

Tesla Ordered to Pay $243 Million in Autopilot Crash Case, Industry Faces Impact

A Miami jury ordered Tesla to pay over $240 million in damages for a crash involving its Autopilot system, highlighting safety concerns and potentially setting a precedent that could impact the automotive industry. The case revealed Tesla's alleged mishandling of evidence and raised questions about the safety and marketing of autonomous driving features, with the verdict likely to influence future legal and industry standards.