McDonald’s Is Racing to Contain Fallout From E. Coli Outbreak October 24, 2024 By Daniela Sirtori, Deena Shanker and Curtis Heinzl McDonald’s Corp. is trying to contain the fallout from a severe E. coli outbreak that appears to be linked to...
BHP Says Claim It Put Profit Over Safety ‘Unjustified’ in Brazilian Dam Collapse Case October 23, 2024 By Sam Tobin BHP said on Wednesday that allegations a pursuit of profit over safety contributed to Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were “far-fetched...
Appeals Court Says Experts Must Show Causal Relationship in BP Oil Workers’ Suits October 23, 2024 By William Rabb A federal appeals court has underscored the high bar that expert witnesses must meet before a court can connect the...
Walmart to Pay $7.5M to Resolve California Hazardous Waste Charges October 23, 2024 By Jonathan Stempel Walmart will pay $7.5 million to resolve charges that the largest U.S. retailer illegally disposed of hazardous and medical waste...
Dam Disaster Deal Should Curb Lawsuits Against Vale And BHP, Sources Say October 23, 2024 By Marta Nogueira, Lisandra Paraguassu, Ricardo Britto and Luana Maria Benedito An agreement by Vale, BHP and their joint venture Samarco to pay 170 billion reais ($29.85 billion) in compensation for...
Musk Sued Over ‘Blade Runner’ Imagery During Robotaxi Unveiling October 22, 2024 By Kara Carlson Hollywood filmmaker Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk, saying Tesla Inc. used imagery inspired by the 2017 movie Blade Runner...
Murdoch’s Dow Jones, New York Post Sue Perplexity AI for ‘Illegal’ Copying of Content October 22, 2024 By Dawn Chmielewski and Katie Paul Media baron Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and New York Post filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI on Monday, claiming the...
Insurers Paying $123M in Walmart Settlement of Shareholder Suits Over Handling of Opioids October 21, 2024 By Anne D'Innocenzio Walmart said it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the...
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880M to Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse October 21, 2024 The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades,...
ADM Sued for Alleged Misconduct, Lack of Safety Inspections After Explosion Hurt Worker October 21, 2024 By P.J. Huffstutter Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. intentionally failed to test and maintain safety systems on its grain equipment for years, which contributed to an...