Emily Normandin-Parker, 23, was struck and killed on a California freeway after an Uber driver ordered her and a friend out of his car in August 2023.
Category: Compensation for Damages (Law)
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Uber to Pay $40 Million to Parents of Woman Fatally Hit by Car
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Joseph Rice, Lowcountry Lawyer Who Took On Big Tobacco, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Business:He challenged tobacco companies as well as the opioid industry, securing multibillion-dollar settlements that also benefited public health.
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Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says
The New York Times – Business:The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic.
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Trump Updates $15 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times
The New York Times – Business:The president has argued that the news organization sought to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign by disparaging his reputation as a businessman. The Times has moved to dismiss the lawsuit.
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
The New York Times – Business:Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
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Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump’s Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Payment
The New York Times – On the Runway:The court declined President Trump’s long-shot request that it reconsider his appeal. He has separately asked the court to overturn a much larger 2024 award.
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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
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Amy Winehouse’s Father Ordered to Pay $1.3 Million in Suit Over Her Belongings
The New York Times – Music:Mitch Winehouse had accused two of the singer’s friends of secretly auctioning her belongings. A judge ruled that he must pay their legal fees.