Lizzo accused of sexual harassment, creating hostile work environment
Lizzo has been sued by three former dancers who accuse her of sexual harassment and allege she created a hostile work environment. More
August 1, 2023
Civil Lawsuits
Civil cases refer to legal disputes between two or more parties stemming from non-criminal matters, such as contract or property disputes, personal injury claims, or family law matters like divorce and child custody.
Judge OKs $15M payout in Mallory Beach boat crash settlement
A judge on Thursday approved a $15M global settlement between Parker's Kitchens and the family of Mallory Beach. More
July 28, 2023
Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800K
Jury awards $800K to girl who was burned when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from a McDonald's drive-thru. More
July 20, 2023
$15M global settlement reached in Mallory Beach boat crash case
The global settlement means the case will no longer go to trial on August 14, and Alex Murdaugh will no longer be deposed Tuesday. More
July 17, 2023
Retailer Shein hit with lawsuit citing RICO violations
Shein, a fast fashion retailer based in China, is accused of copyright infringement so aggressive that it amounts to racketeering. More
July 14, 2023
Judge denies two motions in Mallory Beach boat case ahead of trial
UPDATE: Parker's argued the Plaintiff's wanted to keep their case with Alex's to get a jury angry and 'make Parker's deep pockets pay.' More
July 14, 2023
Insurance company denies responsibility for judgment in Depp v. Heard
The company, which covered Amber Heard when she was sued for defamation by Johnny Depp, claims that Heard violated her policy. More
July 12, 2023
Judge: Reenactment of Parkland school massacre allowed in lawsuit
A Florida judge ruled the 2018 massacre that killed 17 students can be reenacted by both sides as part of a lawsuit against Scot Peterson. More
July 12, 2023
Aretha Franklin’s sons clash over her wishes in trial over dual wills
UPDATE: Aretha Franklin died in 2018 without a formal, typewritten will. The issue for a jury: Does a 2014 document count as a will under Michigan law? More
July 10, 2023
Kevin Costner’s estranged wife seeks $248K a month in child support
Kevin Costner and his estranged wife are set to come face-to-face in court twice this month amid bitter divorce proceedings. More
July 3, 2023
Estate of Eric Richins files $13 million lawsuit against Kouri Richins
The lawsuit alleges Kouri Richins stole 'hundreds of thousands' of dollars from Eric Richins and obtained fraudulent loans while he was alive. More
June 28, 2023
Lawsuit: Submersible prototype could put Titanic sub passengers in extreme danger
A 2018 engineering report said the craft under development needed more testing and passengers might be endangered when it reached 'extreme depths.' More
June 22, 2023
Beach attorney says he’ll ‘wait until trial’ to ask Murdaugh questions
A judge has ruled Alex Murdaugh must sit for a deposition in the case, which will take place behind bars because of Murdaugh's conviction. More
June 21, 2023
Gabby Petito’s family requests Laundrie family’s texts with Brian
The request comes as a judge declined to dismiss the case against both the Laundries and their former attorney, Steve Bertolino. More
June 16, 2023
Johnny Depp reveals who’s receiving money from Amber Heard settlement
Johnny Depp revealed five charities he had chosen which will each receive $200,000 from his settlement with Amber Heard. More
June 13, 2023
Motion calls for Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys to be sanctioned
Attorneys compared Alex Murdaugh to a 'spoiled child' in a new motion that calls him 'overindulged and undisciplined.' More
June 7, 2023
William H. Macy battles neighbor over property, trees in $600K lawsuit
In a lawsuit seeking more than $600,000, William H. Macy's neighbor said the actor allowed workers to damage trees and his property. More
June 6, 2023
Brad Pitt accuses Angelina Jolie of conspiring to sell property to Russian oligarch
Brad Pitt has accused Angelina Jolie of secretly conspiring to sell more than her fair share of a property they bought for their family. More
June 6, 2023
Former Playboy model says Bill Cosby drugged, assaulted her in 1969
Victoria Valentino is suing Cosby under a new California law that suspended the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims. More
June 1, 2023
$2 billion Powerball winner hit with lawsuit claiming winning ticket was stolen
A man has filed a lawsuit against two individuals and the California lottery, claiming that he is the rightful owner of the $2B prize. More
May 26, 2023
Hugh Grant’s lawsuit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid cleared for trial
London court rejects attempt by The Sun's publisher to toss out a lawsuit by Hugh Grant alleging the tabloid illegally snooped on him. More
May 26, 2023
Roberta Laundrie’s ‘burn after reading’ letter turned over to Petitos
Judge orders Brian Laundrie's family to turn "burn after reading" letter over to Gabby Petito's family in civil lawsuit. More
May 25, 2023
DUI suspect charged in newlywed bride’s death seeks bond
Jamie Lee Komoroski, who is charged in a DUI crash that killed a newlywed bride, is seeking to be released from jail. More
May 24, 2023
Judge denies motion in wrongful death suit tied to Murdaugh boat crash
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys have filed a new motion asking the judge to reconsider giving them access to the disgraced attorney's money. More
May 22, 2023
Judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend to throw out NDA
The judge rejected Erica Herman's attempt to quash the 2017 agreement with Tiger Woods, calling Herman's allegations 'vague and threadbare.' More
May 18, 2023
Groom, family file lawsuit after bride killed by alleged drunk driver
Aric Hutchinson and the other survivors of the crash have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jamie Lee Komoroski and others. More
May 18, 2023
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys look to have confession of judgment thrown out
Attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh have said that the judgment should be thrown out, in part because of the Plaintiff's attorney's actions. More
May 17, 2023
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
While the jury rejected E. Jean Carroll's claim that she was raped, they found Donald Trump liable for battery. More
May 9, 2023
Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn’t copy Marvin Gaye classic
The verdict in New York came after a two-week trial that featured a courtroom performance by British singer Ed Sheeran. More
May 4, 2023
Ed Sheeran: Other artists are cheering on copyright fight
Ed Sheeran testified that he felt the allegations of copyright infringement were 'insulting' as he took the stand for a second day. More
May 2, 2023