Lawsuits: News
Not an 'ER' knockoff, 'The Pitt' fights lawsuit
The makers of HBO Max's The Pitt have filed a final brief in response to allegations that their show is a derivative work of the NBC series ER (1994-2009).
Sunjay Kapur's mother moves fresh plea against RK Family Trust
The Supreme Court recently likened the ongoing ₹30,000 crore Kapur family estate dispute to the epic Mahabharat.
Lawsuit as an asset class? Indian investors now think so
In a first for India, investors are now funding commercial lawsuits in exchange for a share of future settlements or court awards.
Why Meta has been sued by a California county
California's Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
GM to pay $12.75M for selling driving data of Californians
General Motors (GM) has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement over allegations of illegally selling the location and driving behavior data of hundreds of thousands of Californians.
Apple sued for removing a co-viewing app from App Store
Rave, a popular cross-platform service that allows users to watch movies and TV shows together, has filed multiple antitrust lawsuits against Apple.
Why did Smriti's childhood friend file FIR against Palash Muchhal?
The Sangli Police have registered a case against singer-composer Palash Muchhal (30) after allegations of caste-based abuse and the use of obscene language were leveled against him.
Canadian musician sues Google over false sex offender claims
Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of defamation.
Trial begins for man planning terrorist attack at Swift's concert
A 21-year-old Austrian man, identified only as Beran A., is facing trial for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024.
'Decide issue peacefully': SC suggests mediation in Sunjay Kapur case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday suggested a negotiated settlement in an ongoing inheritance dispute within the Sona Group family.
MrBeast faces lawsuit over sexual harassment claims
A former employee of Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has filed a lawsuit against his production company, Beast Industries.
Kylie Jenner sued by ex-housekeeper over harassment claims
Kylie Jenner, the reality TV star and businesswoman, is facing a lawsuit from a former housekeeper.
Why Microsoft is facing a $2.8B lawsuit in the UK
A London tribunal has given the green light to a mass lawsuit against Microsoft, The Guardian reported.
Why Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit against WSJ has been dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch.
No settlement: Lively-Baldoni sexual harassment lawsuit heads to trial
Hollywood actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have rejected a last-minute settlement offer in their ongoing legal dispute, reported Daily Mail.
AI start-up sues Apple over removal of apps
Ex-Human, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has filed a lawsuit against Apple.
Sonali Bendre, husband accused of fraud in land deal
Actor Sonali Bendre and her husband, filmmaker and entrepreneur Goldie Behl, have been accused of fraud and violation of regulations in a land deal involving around 30 gunthas (approximately 32,000 square feet) of land in Maval, Pune.
Bank of America to pay $72.5M in Epstein-related abuse lawsuit
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein.
Why Google, Trump administration are being sued by Epstein's victims
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein have filed a class action lawsuit against Google and the Donald Trump administration.
Woman who shot at Rihanna's house pleads not guilty
A 35-year-old Florida woman, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and over a dozen other charges for allegedly shooting at pop star Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion.
Why Meta has been fined $375M in New Mexico
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to pay $375 million in civil penalties.
Priya moves to oust Sunjay Kapur's mother as family trustee
In the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute over the RK Family Trust, Priya Sachdev Kapur has issued a notice seeking the removal of her estranged mother-in-law, Rani Kapur, as a trustee.
Madras HC orders Gautham Menon to pay ₹4.25cr to producer
The Madras High Court has ordered acclaimed filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon and his partnership firm Photon Factory to pay ₹4.25 crore with 12% interest from May 2010 to R.S. Infotainment, a film production company led by S Elred Kumar.
'Misinformation...': Rashmika threatens legal action over mother's audio clip
Actor Rashmika Mandanna has issued a statement threatening legal action against those sharing an audio clip, allegedly featuring her mother, Suman Mandanna's voice.
Valve to contest lawsuit accusing it of promoting illegal gambling
Valve, the gaming giant behind popular titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, has announced its intention to contest a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Grammarly sued over its 'Expert Review' AI feature
Grammarly is facing a class-action lawsuit after it was revealed that the company had been using real people's identities for its "Expert Review" AI suggestions, without their consent.
Anthropic sues Pentagon over 'supply chain risk' label
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has filed two lawsuits against the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Why Nayara Energy has taken SAP India to court
Nayara Energy has filed a lawsuit against SAP India in the Delhi High Court.
Nintendo sues US government, seeks refund of Trump tariffs
Nintendo has sued the US government, demanding a full refund of tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.
Why Sony is facing £2B class action lawsuit in UK
Sony is gearing up to fight a class action lawsuit in the UK, worth £2 billion ($2.5 billion).
Zubeen Garg death case: Court unfreezes Shyamkanu Mahanta's bank account
The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court in Assam on Monday ordered the de-freezing of the bank account of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the singer Zubeen Garg's death case.
Valve sued over alleged illegal gambling in Counter-Strike 2
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued game developer Valve, alleging that the company illegally promotes gambling through its loot box systems.
Min Hee-jin will forgo $18M if HYBE agrees to this
Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR and current head of Ooak Records, has proposed a truce with K-pop powerhouse HYBE in exchange for dropping a 25.6 billion Korean won (approximately $17.89 million) put option from the company.
V furious over Min Hee-jin leaking private texts in court
BTS member V has expressed his discontent over his private conversations with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin being used as court evidence in the ongoing legal battle between HYBE and Min.
'False, uncorroborated' allegations: Jada denies threatening musician in $3M lawsuit
Actor and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith has denied allegations that she threatened musician Bilaal Salaam at a birthday party five years ago.
Apple secures victory in long-running 4G patent dispute
Apple has won a major legal battle in the US, defeating Texas-based Optis Wireless in a long-running patent infringement dispute.
HYBE ordered to pay ex-ADOR CEO $17.7M after legal loss
The Seoul Central District Court has ruled in favor of Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR, over the label's parent company HYBE.
Sunjay Kapur family feud escalates, Priya accuses mother-in-law of perjury
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suggested mediation between the feuding members of the Sunjay Kapur family, who are embroiled in a bitter legal battle involving a significant fortune, reportedly worth ₹30,000 crore.
What is the '42 rules' controversy surrounding Allu Arjun?
After a podcast clip went viral, actor Allu Arjun's team has threatened to take legal action against a brand manager who claimed the actor has a strict 42-point list of dos and don'ts for meeting him.
'Addiction machines': Did Meta, YouTube harm mental health of users?
The owners of Instagram and YouTube are facing allegations of creating "addiction machines" through their platforms.
Sexual assault lawsuits against Neil Gaiman thrown out
Federal judges in the United States have dismissed three lawsuits against bestselling author Neil Gaiman.
YouTuber Nitish Rajput facing ₹2.5cr defamation suit: Here's why
YouTuber Nitish Rajput is facing a ₹2.5 crore defamation suit from Eduquity Technologies, a human resource consulting firm.