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Jury weighs Meta's role in a teen's Instagram struggle
technology2 hours ago

Jury weighs Meta's role in a teen's Instagram struggle

Kaley, who spent up to 16 hours daily on Instagram, is at the center of a landmark Los Angeles suit accusing Meta and Google of harming a young user’s mental health by making social platforms addictive; the five‑week trial tests whether platforms can be held liable for addiction-like harms, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying. TikTok and Snapchat settled separately. Meta argues Kaley’s mental-health issues stem from her home life, while plaintiffs contend social‑media addiction played a major role. A verdict could reshape thousands of similar lawsuits and influence regulatory and public pressure on tech firms.

via BBC|
#addiction#instagram#kaley
Grammarly Pulls AI Expert Review After Backlash, Faces Writers’ Identity Lawsuit
technology9 hours ago

Grammarly Pulls AI Expert Review After Backlash, Faces Writers’ Identity Lawsuit

Grammarly disabled its Expert Review AI feature that mimicked real writers’ voices after public backlash and a class-action lawsuit in SDNY alleging the use of identities for commercial gain without permission; the suit seeks more than $5 million and highlights critics who say the tool monetized real people’s identities. Grammarly’s parent company Superhuman apologized, said the feature was taken down for a redesign, and pledged to rethink its approach while the claims’ merit is contested.

via The Guardian|
#ai#copyright#expertreview
Costco Member Sues for Share of Tariff Refunds, Citing Double-Payment Concern
business19 hours ago

Costco Member Sues for Share of Tariff Refunds, Citing Double-Payment Concern

An Illinois Costco member is suing the retailer to obtain a share of any refunds Costco may receive from its challenge to Trump-era tariffs, arguing this would prevent a “double recovery” by the government and customers. Costco has pledged to pass refunds to members via lower prices, but the plaintiff says such benefits are indeterminate and not restitution, noting shoppers bore higher prices and courts have begun addressing refunds.

via Business Insider|
#business#costco#double-recovery
German Tourist Seeks Spice Warnings After Salsa Lawsuit
us-news1 day ago

German Tourist Seeks Spice Warnings After Salsa Lawsuit

A German tourist says he suffered severe physical symptoms after eating salsa at Los Tacos No. 1 in Times Square and sued the chain in 2024 for failure to warn about spice. A federal judge ruled against him earlier this year, finding no duty to warn about salsa heat, and while he isn’t appealing, he hopes the restaurant will add labels to inform customers about spice levels.

via HuffPost|
#germany#lawsuit#los-tacos-no-1
Valve Defends Loot Boxes, Calls NYAG Suit Overreach
technology1 day ago

Valve Defends Loot Boxes, Calls NYAG Suit Overreach

Valve publicly pushed back against New York’s lawsuit alleging loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 amount to gambling. In a detailed Steam post, Valve argued the boxes are cosmetic, comparable to real‑world blind purchases, and not prohibited by current NY law. It said it has cooperated with the AG’s investigation, shut down over a million accounts tied to gambling, and defends the transferability of digital items. Valve criticized the AG’s demanded changes as beyond existing law, stressed it would comply with any new NY legislation, and noted that a court will decide the dispute while reiterating concerns about data collection and anti-gaming rhetoric.

via TechPowerUp|
#lawsuit#loot-boxes#new-york-attorney-general
Kanye West Found Liable in Malibu Mansion Case, But Damages Remain Modest
entertainment2 days ago

Kanye West Found Liable in Malibu Mansion Case, But Damages Remain Modest

Kanye West was found liable in a Malibu mansion renovation case brought by project manager Tony Saxon, but the jury awarded Saxon only $140,000 in damages—far short of the $1.7 million sought and with potential attorney-fee increases to come. The verdict also found Saxon an employee for certain purposes, denying many wage-related claims, and Ye’s team has signaled plans to appeal. The outcome also foreshadows a separate lawsuit over an allegedly unlawful mechanic’s lien on Ye’s property.

via variety.com|
#damages#entertainment#kanye-west
Kathy Ireland alleges multimillion-dollar fraud by former managers in new lawsuit
entertainment2 days ago

Kathy Ireland alleges multimillion-dollar fraud by former managers in new lawsuit

Kathy Ireland filed a Santa Barbara lawsuit accusing former Kathy Ireland Worldwide managers of fraud, theft and misrepresentation, alleging they siphoned millions from her family, left them in staggering debt with no retirement funds, and promising investments that never materialized; the suit seeks tens of millions to potentially over $100 million in damages while Ireland leans on her faith through the alleged betrayal.

via Fox News|
#entertainment#fraud#kathy-ireland
Kathy Ireland Alleges Ex-Managers Looted Her Wealth
business3 days ago

Kathy Ireland Alleges Ex-Managers Looted Her Wealth

Kathy Ireland, the former supermodel turned branding mogul, filed a Santa Barbara lawsuit accusing her longtime business managers of looting millions from her licensing empire, draining home equity and life insurance, and leaving her family in debt after she says they misrepresented her financial health and controlled investments for their own benefit; the suit seeks damages potentially in the tens of millions to $100 million.

via Variety|
#business#fraud#kathy-ireland
Kathy Ireland Alleges Ex-Managers Looted Brand Empire, Leaving Her in Debt
business3 days ago

Kathy Ireland Alleges Ex-Managers Looted Brand Empire, Leaving Her in Debt

Kathy Ireland, the former supermodel who built a licensing empire with kathy ireland Worldwide, filed a Santa Barbara lawsuit alleging longtime managers looted millions from her and left her deeply in debt. The suit claims they controlled investments, took out loans for their own use, misused funds, and misled Ireland about her finances, with damages estimated in the tens of millions and potentially up to $100 million.

via Yahoo News Malaysia|
#branding#business#kathy-ireland
Paramount Chief Under Fire as $150M Suit Targets Jeff Shell
business4 days ago

Paramount Chief Under Fire as $150M Suit Targets Jeff Shell

Deadline reports a $150 million lawsuit against Paramount executive Jeff Shell alleging he shared confidential Warner Bros. Discovery negotiations details and boasted about media influence, with disparaging remarks about rivals; the suit does not name Paramount as a defendant, but it jeopardizes Shell's position as Paramount's WBD deal faces scrutiny and he has been sidelined from a key merger call.

via Deadline|
#business#jeff-shell#lawsuit