Xcel Energy Is Sued Over Worst Wildfire in Texas History March 4, 2024 By Mark Chediak and Jef Feeley A unit of Xcel Energy Inc. was sued over claims that broken power equipment started the worst wildfire in Texas...
Drugmaker Endo Reaches $465M Bankruptcy Settlement With US March 1, 2024 By Dietrich Knauth Bankrupt drugmaker Endo International will pay up to $465 million to settle the federal government’s law enforcement, tax, and healthcare...
Billions Awarded in Indian Brothers’ LA Real Estate Feud March 1, 2024 By John Gittelsohn An obscure 21-year legal feud involving five brothers from India who’ve amassed a fortune in diamonds and Los Angeles real...
Justice Department Looking Into Boeing Door Plug Blowout March 1, 2024 By Chris Strohm and Greg Farrell The US Justice Department is scrutinizing the midair blowout last month of a Boeing Co. door plug on an Alaska...
Over 44,400 Lives Lost Due to US Vehicle Crashes in 2023 February 29, 2024 There were about 44,450 motor vehicle fatalities in the United States in 2023—down from 2022 but still very high—according to...
Family Dollar to Pay $41M Fine Over Rodent-Infested Distribution Center February 28, 2024 Family Dollar will pay $41.7 million for holding food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics under insanitary conditions at company’s West...
Jury Finds Former NRA Chief LaPierre Misspent Gun Group’s Funds, Owes $4.4M February 27, 2024 By Jake Offenhartz The longtime head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, misspent millions of dollars of the organization’s money, using the...
Uber Sues Drivers’ Insurer Alleging Its Claims Practices Have Fueled Tort Litigation February 26, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Uber Technologies last Friday sued its drivers’ auto insurer for defense and indemnification regarding multiple lawsuits that are seeking to...
US Universities Settle Financial-Aid Antitrust Lawsuit For $166 Mln February 26, 2024 By Mike Scarcella Dartmouth, Northwestern, Rice and Vanderbilt universities have agreed to pay a combined $166 million to resolve claims that they favored...
Uber Sues Insurer for Refusing to Cover NYC Drivers in Crashes February 20, 2024 By Robert Burnson Uber Technologies Inc. sued an auto liability insurer for what it says is a consistent pattern of failing to honor...