Tag: Lawsuits
OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Reaches $8.3B Opioid Settlement With Justice Department
Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin, has agreed to a criminal and civil settlement worth over $8.3 billion.
Ex-Army Sergeant Sues Young Dolph Claiming She Was Fired Over Twerk Video He Shared
Akeisha Norris, a former army sergeant, is suing rapper Young Dolph after a video he shared of her twerking to one of his songs led to her being fired.
Ka’Mauri Harrison: 9-Year-Old Suspended After Picking Up BB Gun During Virtual Class, Family Sues
The family of Ka'Mauri Harrison is suing a New Orleans area school district after he was suspended for picking up a BB gun during virtual class.
‘Tiger King’ Star Carole Baskin Sued For Defamation
Cool Cats and Kittens, Carole Baskins is being sued for defamation by her former assistant and she's being sued by Don Lewis' daughters.
Judge Dismisses Cop Who Tased Alton Sterling From Wrongful Death Suit
Howie Lake II, the white Louisiana police officer who assisted in the arrest where 37-year-old Alton Sterling was fatally shot, has been dismissed from a wrongful death lawsuit.
Cardi B & Hennessy Sued For Calling Beachgoers ‘Racist MAGA Supporters’ (Video)
Cardi B and her sister Hennessy are being sued for defamation after labeling a group of beachgoers as “racist MAGA supporters.”
Vanessa Bryant Responds To Her Mom, Sues LA County Sheriff Over Leaked Photos Of...
Vanessa Bryant is grieving the loss of her husband and daughter, her mother is airing their family's dirty laundry, and she's suing the LA County Sheriff.
Jerry Harris: Star Of Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Accused Of Sex Abuse In Lawsuit
Jerry Harris, one of the students who starred in the Emmy-nominated Netflix series, “Cheer,” has been accused of sex abuse in a new lawsuit.
Breonna Taylor: Family Reaches Multimillion Settlement With Louisville In Wrongful Death Suit
The city of Louisville, Kentucky has agreed to a “substantial” settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor in their wrongful death suit against the city.
Omarion Sues Zeus Network For $200,000 Over B2K Concert Special
Omarion has filed a $200,000 lawsuit against the Zeus Network for playing reindeer games with his money. Get the scoop.
Tavis Smiley Ordered To Pay PBS $2.6M For Workplace Affairs
Tavis Smiley has been ordered to pay PBS $2.6 million for getting the WAP at work. Get the full scoop on this ongoing case.
Migos Rapper Takeoff Accused Of Rape In Lawsuit
Takeoff of the Migos was been accused of raping a woman at a party in June. Get the full scoop and a statement from the alleged victim's attorney.
Blac Chyna: Judge Dismisses Pilot Jones’ $2M Defamation Suit
A judge has dismissed a $2 million defamation lawsuit against Blac Chyna that was filed by her ex, Pilot Jones. Get the scoop.
Family Of George Floyd Files Civil Suit Against City Of Minneapolis & 4 Officers...
The family of George Floyd filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis as well as the four officers charged in his May 25 murder.
Lady A Reveals Why She Demanded $10M From Lady A(ntebellum)
Soul singer Lady A, who is being sued by Lady A(ntebellum) is speaking out about why she demanded $10 million from the country group.
Lady A, Formerly Lady Antebellum, Sues Blues Singer ‘Lady A’ Who Has Been Using...
Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, is now suing Seattle-based blues singer, Anita White, who has been performing with the name Lady A for over 20 years.
50 Cent Files Lien Against Teairra Mari Over $40,000 Judgment
50 Cent isn't letting a pandemic stop him from going after the money Teairra Mari owes him. Get the scoop.
Ava DuVernay & Netflix Win ‘When They See Us’ Lawsuit Over Reid Interrogation Technique
Ava DuVernay and Netflix prevailed in federal court against a defamation lawsuit brought against them by John E. Reid & Associates.
Central Park Five Prosecutor Linda Fairstein Sues Ava DuVernay, Netflix Over ‘When They See...
Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairsteins files a defamation suit against Ava DuVernay and Netflix over "When They See Us."
Jury Finds That Tavis Smiley Violated PBS Morals Clause By Sleeping With His Subordinates
Tavis Smiley fought the battle and lost the war. A jury found the former PBS host did indeed violate the morals clause of his contract with multiple instances of sexual misconduct.
