As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.
Category: Compensation for Damages (Law)
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What the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear the Purdue Pharma Case Means
A federal appeals court had signed off on a deal that would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from lawsuits in exchange for billions for those harmed by the opioid epidemic.
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Supreme Court Pauses Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Deal
A federal appeals court had signed off on an agreement, now on hold, that would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for $6 billion for victims.
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Some Epstein Victims May Pursue Claims Against Two Wall St. Executives
A “carve out” provision allows at least one sexual abuse victim of Jeffrey Epstein who settled with his estate to pursue claims against Leon Black and James Staley. Other victims may follow.
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Anna Netrebko Sues Met Opera After Losing Work Over Support of Putin
Seeking at least $360,000, the singer accused the storied opera house of discrimination, defamation and breach of contract. The company disputed her claims.
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Europe Vowed to Make Russia Pay for the War. It’s Not That Easy.
Confiscating Russian state assets frozen by the United States and Europe could breach international law and set a dangerous precedent, experts say.
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Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Reaches Settlement Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
Mr. Wynn, who resigned from Wynn Resorts in 2018, agreed to pay Nevada $10 million and to step back from its gambling industry.
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Leon Black Agreed to Pay $62.5 Million to Settle Epstein-Related Claims
The private equity mogul struck a deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands to avoid a potential lawsuit over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Jury Awards $800,000 to a Girl Burned by a Chicken McNugget
The 7-year-old deserved to be compensated by McDonald’s for a second-degree burn caused by a wayward piece from a Happy Meal when she was 4, a Florida jury decided this week.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Seeks $190 Million From JPMorgan in Epstein Lawsuit
The U.S. territory wants JPMorgan to pay damages for failing to spot Jeffrey Epstein’s activities on the island.
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JPMorgan’s Epstein Settlement Sets No Cap or Minimum on Claims
A claims administrator will determine how to disburse $290 million in funds from JPMorgan’s deal with alleged victims of sexual abuse.
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3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Suits
The deal followed an agreement by Chemours, DuPont and Corteva to pay $1.19 billion to help resolve claims that the chemical manufacturers contaminated drinking water across the country.