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Sandoz will pay $400 million to settle generic drug price-fixing allegations with 48 states. Americans who bought certain generic medications may be eligible for compensation. Here's how to file a claim and what the settlement may mean for the future cost of prescription drugs.
A civil lawsuit, a state-led criminal investigation, and growing student protests are bringing renewed attention to how Cornell responds to reports of sexual assault.
A new investigation examines how New York schools responded to reports of child sexual abuse and how the Child Victims Act gave survivors more time to pursue civil claims.
On September 12, another 28 municipalities and fire departments sued 3M, DuPont, and Honeywell, alleging PFAS in firefighter turnout gear contaminated their facilities and equipment. Filed into the existing MDL, the case is separate from the more than 15,000+ plaintiffs in the AFFF foam litigation.
TikTok's $100 million Alabama settlement requires stronger age assurance, but verifying a child's age can mean collecting more personal data. Learn how TikTok estimates age, what COPPA requires, and the privacy risks that could fuel future lawsuits.
A trucking company’s inspection history can reveal safety problems after a serious crash. A CBS investigation found thousands of carriers with no roadside inspection on record.
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle allegations it underpaid 264,000 NYC delivery workers, violating NYC's delivery worker laws. Payouts range from $10 to over $5,000, and no claim is required; a personalized notice is coming to every eligible Dasher starting in late October 2026.
A federal employment discrimination lawsuit against Workday puts AI hiring software on trial. The case may determine who's liable when algorithms screen out job applicants by age, race, gender, or disability - the employer, the software company, or both?
Data breach settlements rarely pay what the headline number suggests. Payouts shrink based on how many people file, fees come out first, and many breaches now trace back to third-party vendors consumers never chose. Learn what a settlement actually covers and what it does or doesn't fix.
After an SJS diagnosis, questions often remain about the medication involved, medical care, warning signs, and legal options. SJS attorney Brandon Smith explains what patients and families should know.
E-bike and e-scooter battery fires are rising again in 2026, and many carry fake UL safety certifications. Understand what causes lithium-ion battery fires, why insurance often won't cover them, and what injured consumers can do, even if they never owned the device.
