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A recent Arizona Supreme Court decision clarifies when clergy can keep reports of child sexual abuse confidential. The ruling could affect some civil claims against the LDS Church and other religious organizations, but it doesn't prevent survivors from pursuing sexual abuse lawsuits.
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle a DOJ lawsuit over underage users and COPPA violations. But how TikTok's age-detection system works and what data it collects to verify age raises new privacy concerns that parents should know before letting their kids use social media.
Generic drugs are supposed to be affordable, but antitrust lawsuits allege pharmaceutical companies secretly fixed prices for over a decade, resulting in $850 million in settlements so far. Affected Americans can file a claim through the generic drug price-fixing website by November 9, 2026.
Blind spots, longer stopping distances, and limited maneuverability can make driving near commercial trucks challenging. Understanding these differences can help motorists make safer decisions on the road.
Class action settlements involving Costco, Google Assistant, YouTube TV, Labcorp, Chantix and Mercedes-Benz have deadlines through September 30, 2026. With millions recently left unclaimed in the Comcast case, learn who qualifies, the filing deadline, and why each case matters beyond the payout.
Have you submitted a data deletion request through California's DROP platform? As of August 1, 2026, brokers are now required to act on it. Here's how it works, the real timeline for how long it can take, plus what happens if a broker ignores your request (fines up to $200 per consumer, per day).
California lawmakers are considering changes to AB 218 as schools and public agencies face billions of dollars in childhood sexual abuse claims. Proposed restrictions could make some older cases more difficult to prove.
The second federal trial in the Bard PowerPort lawsuits begins Aug. 18. Unlike the first, which involved an infection injury, this one centers around an alleged device defect that caused the plaintiff's catheter port to break and pierce her heart. Over 3,500 plaintiffs are watching the outcome.
Survivors who sue Uber may face invasive questions about their clothing, alcohol use, sexual history, therapy, and medical care. Advocates warn that these tactics can cause further trauma and discourage others from pursuing accountability.
When SJS or TEN develops after taking a medication, determining who may be responsible can require examining drug warnings, prescribing decisions, medical records, and what manufacturers and healthcare providers knew about the risks.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to fund treatment, prevent harm, and make changes to Facebook and Instagram aimed at protecting young users. It's the first social media addiction ruling that goes way beyond money by making Meta change how its platforms operate.
More than 15,000 firefighters, military personnel, and airport workers in the AFFF firefighting foam MDL are still waiting for justice. Individual case requirements, bellwether trial selection, and preparation for a Daubert hearing to determine what expert testimony is allowed have caused delays.
