Fornite Players and Parents Entitled to Refunds: Examining the Impact of Dark Patterns in Video Games A Result of Alleged Deceptive Practices In a significant development for the gaming industry, Fortnite‘s parent company, Epic Games, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of using “dark patterns and other deceptive […]
Fortnite Settlement Offers Refunds to Players and Parents: Understanding the Implications An Unfortunate Reality The world of gaming has become a significant part of modern culture, captivating both young and old alike. Fortnite, a popular online game, has gained immense popularity and generated substantial revenue for its parent company, Epic Games. However, the success of […]
Michael Irvin Settles Defamation Lawsuit and Makes Comeback on NFL Network The Background It’s been a turbulent year for NFL Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin. In February, he found himself suspended from NFL Network after a hotel employee made a complaint against him. However, recent reports indicate that Irvin has settled his $100 million […]
NFL Report: Michael Irvin Settles $100M Marriott Lawsuit; Cowboys Legend Returns to NFLN Background and Settlement The highly-publicized $100 million anti-defamation lawsuit filed by former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin against Marriott has reportedly been settled. The lawsuit came after one of Marriott‘s female employees accused Irvin of misconduct in February. According to Michael Gehlken […]
3M Agrees to Pay $6 Billion in US Military Earplug Lawsuit Settlement Overview 3M, the multinational conglomerate based in Minnesota, has agreed to pay $6.01 billion to settle lawsuits filed by U.S. military veterans and service members who claim they suffered hearing loss from using the company’s combat earplugs. The settlement comes after 3M‘s failed […]
Halle Berry Agrees to Pay Ex-Husband $8,000 in Child Support The Background In 2015, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez filed for divorce after a two-year marriage. Eight years later, a document obtained by The Times reveals that Berry has agreed to pay Martinez $8,000 a month in child support as they share joint custody of […]
News Analysis: Facebook Users Have One Week Left to Claim Their Piece of $725 Million Settlement By , Current Affairs Commentator August 18, 2023 With just one week remaining, Facebook users and ex-Facebook users have a limited time to file a claim in the class action lawsuit against the social media giant. The lawsuit, which […]
Supreme Court Blocks Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Deal The Supreme Court has put a temporary halt to a $6 billion opioid settlement involving Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, as reported by CNN. The deal, which was deemed “unprecedented” by the Biden administration, would have granted immunity to the Sackler family, founders of Purdue Pharma, from […]
Settlement Reached in Henrietta Lacks Family Lawsuit In a historic development, the descendants of Henrietta Lacks have reached a settlement with biotechnology company Thermo Fisher Scientific. The family had accused the company of profiting from the use of Lacks’s cells without their consent or compensation. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The […]
Henrietta Lacks’ Descendants Reach Settlement Over the Use of Her ‘Stolen’ Cells The Historical Context In a landmark decision that has far-reaching implications for medical ethics, the family of Henrietta Lacks has reached a settlement with a science and technology company over the unauthorized use of her cells in the 1950s. The case exemplifies the […]
Judge denies AMC settlement on stock conversion, shares surge Background On July 21, a judge blocked a proposed settlement on AMC Entertainment Holdings’ stock conversion plan that would have allowed the company to issue more shares. This sent AMC‘s common shares soaring and preferred shares declining in after-hours trading. The judge, Delaware Vice Chancellor Morgan […]
Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Federal Lawsuit Over Rape Allegation Cuba Gooding Jr., the American actor known for his award-winning performances in movies such as Boyz N the Hood and Jerry Maguire, has settled a federal lawsuit accusing him of rape. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan three years ago, included allegations from multiple women that Mr. […]