Lawsuits: News
28 Apr 2025
Bharti SinghRelief for Raveena-Farah-Bharti: No police action in religious sentiment case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed police notices sent to actor Raveena Tandon, filmmaker Farah Khan, and comedian Bharti Singh.
28 Apr 2025
Social MediaBig relief for Ranveer Allahbadia: SC orders release of passport
In a major relief to YouTuber and famous podcast host Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the release of his passport.
28 Apr 2025
Allahabad High CourtElvish Yadav moves HC to dismiss snake venom chargesheet
Controversial YouTuber and influencer Elvish Yadav has moved the Allahabad High Court with a plea to challenge the chargesheet and summons issued against him.
25 Apr 2025
OpenAIParent company of CNET, Mashable, PCMag sues OpenAI: Here's why
Ziff Davis, the parent company of several popular digital media outlets such as CNET, PCMag, IGN, Mashable, and Everyday Health, is suing OpenAI—the popular AI firm behind ChatGPT.
24 Apr 2025
#MeTooHarvey Weinstein made his victims 'feel small': Rape retrial begins
Harvey Weinstein's retrial began in New York on Wednesday (local time), with prosecutors outlining how the Hollywood mogul used his power to degrade his victims.
23 Apr 2025
GoogleOpenAI may buy Google Chrome
OpenAI has expressed interest in acquiring Google's web browser, Chrome, if antitrust regulators force a sale.
22 Apr 2025
#MeTooJury selected for Harvey Weinstein's retrial; opening statements expected soon
A jury of seven women and five men has been selected for Harvey Weinstein's retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York.
22 Apr 2025
Kangana RanautAuthor says Kangana's film 'Emergency' misused content without consent
Coomi Kapoor, distinguished journalist and author of The Emergency, is reportedly suing Manikarnika Films Private Limited and Netflix.
21 Apr 2025
Indian GovernmentWhy LG and Samsung have sued Modi government
South Korean tech giants LG and Samsung have filed a lawsuit against the Indian government. The suit seeks to challenge a policy requiring higher payments to electronic waste recyclers.
21 Apr 2025
Kim KardashianKim Kardashian to testify against 'grandpa robbers' in $11.4M trial
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian will testify in a high-profile trial over the theft of $11.4 million worth of jewelry from her.
21 Apr 2025
AppleApple refuses to recover stolen iPhone's data, sued for $5M
A Minnesota-based tech executive has filed a lawsuit against Apple, seeking $5 million in damages.
21 Apr 2025
Harvey WeinsteinHow Harvey Weinstein's retrial will be different from 2020 suit
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, a former titan of the industry, is once again facing a jury. His retrial, which commenced last week, has reopened a case that had a major impact on the #MeToo movement.
20 Apr 2025
GoogleIs Google's reign over search, ads coming to an end?
Google is staring at a major breakup threat, owing to its alleged monopolistic practices.
18 Apr 2025
TeslaTesla accused of speeding up odometer readings to dodge warranties
Tesla is staring at a proposed class action lawsuit, accusing the company of artificially accelerating the odometer readings on its electric vehicles (EVs).
18 Apr 2025
CaliforniaMenendez brothers' resentencing postponed again. What happened?
The long-awaited resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez has been postponed after a day filled with drama.
18 Apr 2025
GoogleGoogle found guilty. Will ad business be broken up now?
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that Google illegally established "monopoly power" through its online advertising business.
17 Apr 2025
GoogleWhy Google has been sued for $6.6B in the UK
In a major development, Google is staring at a class action lawsuit in the UK, with damages potentially amounting to £5 billion ($6.6 billion).
17 Apr 2025
Elon MuskTesla whistleblower secures key victory in legal battle against Musk
Cristina Balan, a former engineer at Tesla, has won a significant round in her ongoing legal battle against the company and its CEO Elon Musk.
16 Apr 2025
Delhi High CourtMamaearth parent takes HUL to court over 'misleading' Lakme advertisement
Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent firm of skincare brand Mamaearth, has sued Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL).
16 Apr 2025
Music IndustryTimeline of sexual assault allegations against Backstreet Boys's Nick Carter
Nick Carter, the Backstreet Boys singer, is now facing a fourth sexual assault lawsuit.
16 Apr 2025
#MeTooHarvey Weinstein's retrial for sex crimes starts in New York
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's trial for sexual assault charges began again on Tuesday (local time) with jury selection.
15 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg defends Meta in FTC's antitrust trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial.
14 Apr 2025
NetflixMenendez brothers' aunt hospitalized; family blames prosecutors' courtroom stunt
The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are involved in resentencing efforts, is calling for the removal of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office from their case.
12 Apr 2025
OpenAIFormer OpenAI employees support Elon Musk's lawsuit against restructuring
A group of former OpenAI employees has submitted a legal brief supporting co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit.
07 Apr 2025
WikipediaWikipedia challenges Delhi HC's order to remove 'defamatory' content
The operator of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, has challenged a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court.
29 Mar 2025
Elon MuskTwitter stock manipulation lawsuit against Musk moves forward: What's next?
Elon Musk has lost a legal battle against an investor lawsuit, alleging he manipulated the stock price of Twitter before acquiring it in 2022.
29 Mar 2025
GoogleGoogle to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old advertising lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $100 million, which accused the tech giant of charging advertisers for clicks on ads placed outside their chosen geographic locations.
27 Mar 2025
OpenAIUS judge allows NYT's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI to proceed
A federal judge has denied OpenAI's plea to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by The New York Times.
27 Mar 2025
Delhi High CourtCourt stalls 'Veera Dheera Sooran 2' over OTT rights dispute
The much-anticipated Tamil film, Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, starring Vikram, has run into a legal roadblock.
25 Mar 2025
Heathrow AirportAirlines threaten to sue London's Heathrow Airport over shutdown losses
London's Heathrow Airport, was brought to a standstill on Friday after a fire at an electricity substation.
25 Mar 2025
HollywoodJudge dismisses 5 charges in Diddy's $30M lawsuit
A judge has dismissed the majority of the charges in a $30 million sexual assault lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, filed by former producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones.
22 Mar 2025
MetaMeta settles UK privacy case, halts personalized ads for user
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to stop personalized advertisements targeting a UK citizen.
22 Mar 2025
Mark ZuckerbergCourt filing reveals Meta gets revenue from Llama model hosts
Meta, the tech giant led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has been discovered to have revenue-sharing agreements with hosts of its Llama AI models.
21 Mar 2025
ChatGPTMan sues OpenAI after ChatGPT accuses him of kids' murder
A Norwegian man has filed a formal complaint against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
21 Mar 2025
AppleApple is now facing a lawsuit over delayed AI features
Apple is being sued in federal court for false advertising and unfair competition.
20 Mar 2025
United States of AmericaEnvironmental group Greenpeace to pay $660M for defaming oil firm
Global environmental organization Greenpeace has been ordered by a North Dakota jury to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based Energy Transfer.
20 Mar 2025
XMusk's X sues Modi government over content blocking orders
X has challenged the Indian government's content-blocking process in Karnataka high court, as per Hindustan Times.
17 Mar 2025
StarbucksStarbucks ordered to pay $50M to driver burned by tea
Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million in damages to a delivery driver, who suffered severe burns after a hot drink got spilled on him.
16 Mar 2025
InfosysInfosys to pay $17.5M over McCamish cyber attack
Infosys has agreed to settle all allegations stemming from a "cyber incident."
13 Mar 2025
Elon MuskElon Musk's DOGE ordered to disclose records on cost-cutting measures
A US federal judge has ordered Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) to reveal a broad array of records.
13 Mar 2025
MetaMeta seeks to block further sales of ex-employee's revelatory memoir
Meta has won a temporary legal battle against former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams, who recently released a controversial memoir.
12 Mar 2025
MetaFrench authors sue Meta for violating copyright in AI training
France's top publishing and authors' associations have sued tech giant Meta.
10 Mar 2025
Elon MuskHow Musk might still block OpenAI's shift to for-profit model
Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI, a company he co-founded in 2015, is far from over. The lawsuit also names Microsoft and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as defendants.
09 Mar 2025
MetaAI copyright lawsuit against Meta by authors allowed to proceed
The ongoing AI-related copyright lawsuit against Meta has received a major boost as a federal judge in the US has decided to let it proceed.
08 Mar 2025
Epic GamesEpic Games sued for 'deceptive' practices in Fortnite item shop
Epic Games, the creator of the popular battle royale game Fortnite, is facing a class action lawsuit in San Francisco.
08 Mar 2025
Sam AltmanSam Altman denies sister's sexual abuse allegations, files defamation suit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied his sister Ann Altman's allegations that he sexually abused her for almost a decade. He has also filed a defamation lawsuit against her.
07 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMusk says he's not responsible for mass federal firings
Elon Musk has reportedly distanced himself from the recent mass firings of federal workers, during private discussions with Republican lawmakers.
05 Mar 2025
Cognizant'Too vague': Infosys responds to Cognizant's trade secret theft allegations
Infosys has reiterated its allegations against Cognizant, calling its claims of trade secrets theft 'too vague' in a case related to the latter's healthcare software, TriZetto.
04 Mar 2025
Jay ZJay-Z sues ex-rape accuser, lawyer; alleges $20M loss
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against his former rape accuser and her attorney Tony Buzbee in an Alabama court. He claims their false sexual assault allegations resulted in a financial loss of at least $20 million.
01 Mar 2025
BYJU'SUS court finds BYJU'S, Riju Ravindran guilty of defrauding lenders
A US bankruptcy court has ruled that Indian edtech giant BYJU'S, its parent firm Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, and Riju Ravindran—brother of founder Byju Raveendran—defrauded American lenders tied to BYJU'S Alpha, Inc.
