Jorge Masvidal was awarded over $5 million in a default judgment against Fanmio for unpaid earnings related to his fight with Nate Diaz, after Fanmio failed to pay the arbitration award. Masvidal initially agreed to a purse of up to $7 million but was only paid $1 million, leading to the lawsuit. Diaz also filed a separate lawsuit against Fanmio for unpaid fight earnings, with arbitration awards in his favor as well.
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.
Trevor Bauer was awarded nearly $310,000 in a default judgment against Lindsey Hill, who falsely claimed she received money from him as part of a settlement related to sexual assault allegations, violating their agreement. Bauer sought damages and attorneys' fees, citing Hill's history of false claims, and the court ordered her to pay for breaching the settlement terms.
Trevor Bauer was awarded nearly $310,000 in a default judgment against Lindsey Hill for breaching their 2023 settlement agreement by making false claims about receiving money from him, following allegations of sexual assault and related legal disputes.
A federal magistrate has recommended default judgment in a class-action lawsuit against the Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia, citing the intentional destruction of evidence by state corrections officials. The magistrate found that paper records of grievances and investigations were intentionally destroyed, and called the officials' behavior "disturbing" and "arrogant." Default judgment, if granted, would leave only the financial award to be determined. The judge's scathing order highlights the defendants' disregard for discovery rules and their failure to preserve evidence, leading to the loss of critical information concerning the well-being of individuals in custody.
Rudy Giuliani, former attorney for Donald Trump, has been found liable for defaming two Georgia poll workers in a default judgment. Giuliani failed to produce records during the discovery process and made excuses to avoid compliance, according to the judge. The defamation case will proceed to trial to determine damages, but Giuliani has already been ordered to pay $89,172.50 in attorney fees. This marks the second time Giuliani has been held liable, following the Fox-Dominion settlement. Giuliani is also facing 13 felony charges in the Georgia election interference case and has struggled to pay his mounting legal fees.
A federal judge has ruled that Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming two Georgia election workers by repeatedly making false claims about their involvement in manipulating 2020 ballots. The judge issued a "default judgment" against Giuliani, stating that he had failed to comply with discovery obligations and obstructed the plaintiffs' rights. Giuliani now faces defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil conspiracy, and punitive damage claims. A trial will determine the amount he may need to pay the election workers. Giuliani had targeted the women as part of the campaign to overturn the 2020 election, spreading debunked fraud claims. Last month, Giuliani admitted to making false statements about the two women in court filings.
A federal judge has held Rudy Giuliani liable in a defamation lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers, ordering him to pay tens of thousands of dollars in lawyers' fees. The judge entered a default judgment against Giuliani after he ignored his duty to turn over requested information. The lawsuit accused Giuliani of falsely stating that the election workers engaged in fraud while counting ballots. The ruling adds to Giuliani's legal troubles as he faces charges in a racketeering case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Giuliani will have a final opportunity to produce the requested information or face additional sanctions.
