All articles tagged with #lawsuit settlement
Originally Published 22 days ago — by MLive.com
Saline Township in Michigan settled a lawsuit to allow a large OpenAI data center, citing financial risks and potential loss of control, despite public opposition and concerns over land use and local impact.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern football coach, settled a lawsuit related to a hazing scandal and now plans to return to coaching, feeling fully vindicated and ready to pursue new opportunities in college or NFL coaching.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ESPN
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are receiving a 400% pay increase, the largest in their history, after years of advocacy and a previous lawsuit settlement, reflecting their value and recognition by the team.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Paula Abdul has settled her sexual-assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, a producer for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, accused Lythgoe of multiple assaults, with the case initially set for trial in August 2025. Both parties expressed relief at the settlement, with Abdul hoping her experience inspires others, while Lythgoe maintained his innocence. Lythgoe has faced other allegations, but was recently dismissed from a separate lawsuit related to All American Girl.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Paula Abdul has settled her sexual assault lawsuit against British TV producer Nigel Lythgoe, whom she accused of assaulting her during their time on 'American Idol' and 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Both parties expressed relief at resolving the legal battle, though Lythgoe denied the allegations, calling them a smear. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and the case will be dismissed, avoiding a trial that was set for next year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have settled a lawsuit in which Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her during her time as a judge on the show and later on "So You Think You Can Dance." The settlement, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, is unconditional but its terms remain undisclosed. Abdul expressed relief at closing this chapter and hopes her experience inspires other women facing similar challenges. Lythgoe, who has denied the allegations, stepped down from his judging role on "So You Think You Can Dance" earlier this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
The city of Fontana has agreed to pay nearly $900,000 to Thomas Perez Jr. to settle a federal lawsuit after police pressured him into falsely confessing to a murder that never happened. During a 17-hour interrogation, officers used various tactics to coerce Perez, who was distressed and sleep-deprived, into admitting to killing his father, who was later found alive and safe. The lawsuit highlighted the extreme psychological pressure and deprivation Perez endured, leading to the settlement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The city of Uvalde, Texas, has settled with most of the families of children affected by the 2022 school shooting, agreeing to pay $2 million, overhaul its police force, and create a permanent memorial. The families have also filed a new lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety over the response to the shooting, alleging failure to engage the gunman promptly.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home invasion, for "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. The settlement amount was not disclosed, and NGN admitted no liability, stating the settlement was in the financial interest of both parties. Grant, who previously settled a case against Murdoch's News of the World for phone hacking, vowed to use the money to support groups advocating for privacy rights and against media intrusion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Actor Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against The Sun tabloid, alleging unlawful phone tapping, car bugging, and home intrusion, receiving "an enormous sum of money" to avoid potentially hefty legal fees. Grant, who previously settled a case against News of the World for phone hacking, stated that he settled reluctantly and would direct the money to groups advocating for a free and accountable press. The settlement comes after Justice Timothy Fancourt rejected NGN's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit, and leaves Prince Harry and 41 others scheduled to go to trial in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against The Sun's publisher over allegations of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering, stating that he felt compelled to settle out of court to avoid paying legal costs even if he won damages at trial. Grant plans to donate the settlement funds to groups campaigning to reform the British press. The lawsuit was part of a larger legal battle involving allegations of phone tapping and unlawful information gathering, with Prince Harry also suing the publisher.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper, The Sun, over claims of phone tapping and burglary. Grant, known for films like "Love Actually" and "Notting Hill", has been a vocal advocate for press reform. The settlement raises questions about the sustainability of the tabloid's long-held position of denying any wrongdoing. While Grant expressed a desire for his accusations to be tested in court, he cited concerns about potential legal fees and accepted the settlement. Meanwhile, Prince Harry's lawsuit against the tabloid continues, with allegations of a cover-up involving Murdoch still pending.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Ana de Armas fans have settled their lawsuit against Universal for featuring the actress in trailers for the film Yesterday, from which her scenes were ultimately cut. The initial ruling favored the fans, stating that movie trailers should not be exempt from false advertising laws. However, complications arose when Universal sought legal fees from the plaintiffs. Ultimately, both sides were unhappy with the outcome and settled with undisclosed terms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Voting technology company Smartmatic settles defamation lawsuit against One America News Network over false claims related to the 2020 election, marking the latest legal action by voting equipment companies targeted by conspiracy theories. Smartmatic's limited use in the election made it an odd target, but false claims linking the company to a conspiracy to flip the election gained traction. Similar lawsuits are ongoing against Fox News and Newsmax, while Dominion Voting Systems settled with Fox News for $787 million last year. The conspiracy theories have been debunked, with numerous reviews affirming Biden's victory, and Trump is facing legal challenges related to his attempts to overturn the election results.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment that affected East Palestine, Ohio. The settlement will resolve all class action claims within a 20-mile radius and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius from the derailment. The company has already spent over $1.1 billion on its response to the derailment and is expected to create a fund to help pay for the long-term health needs of the community. The NTSB's investigation into the cause of the derailment won't be complete until June, and the cleanup is expected to be finished later this year.