Lawsuits: News
Delhi HC removes Karisma's former sister-in-law from inheritance battle
The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of Mandhira Kapur, sister of the late businessman Sunjay Kapur, from ongoing inheritance proceedings.
Why Uber has been sued by the US government
The US government has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, accusing the ride-sharing giant of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with disabilities.
Why Perplexity has been sued by Merriam-Webster, Encyclopedia Britannica
Merriam-Webster, the renowned dictionary publisher, and its parent firm Encyclopedia Britannica have filed a lawsuit against AI start-up Perplexity.
SC to hear Kangana Ranaut's plea in defamation case tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's plea on Friday, challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to dismiss her petition seeking the quashing of a defamation case.
Google sued for not removing leaked nude images, sex videos
A woman in Germany, identified as Laura in court documents, is suing tech giant Google over the unauthorized sharing of her private nude images and sex videos.
Ilaiyaraaja-'Good Bad Ugly' copyright case: No film screenings, orders HC
The Madras High Court has temporarily restrained the Telangana-based production company, Mythri Movie Makers, from exhibiting, screening, selling, distributing, publishing, or broadcasting their film Good Bad Ugly (GBU) with three songs by legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Germany: Teacher on 16-year sick-leave sues employer for this reason
A German teacher, who has been on sick leave for 16 years, is now suing her employer after being asked to prove her illness.
Anthropic settles AI training lawsuit with authors for $1.5B
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by authors.
Apple sued by authors for using books to train AI
Apple has been slapped with a lawsuit by authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson, who allege that the tech giant illegally used their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Warner Bros. sues Midjourney over 'breathtaking piracy'
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Midjourney, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, for allegedly infringing its copyrights.
Cardi B cleared in $24M assault case
A Los Angeles jury has found rapper Cardi B not liable for assault and battery in a civil case.
Tesla seeks to overturn $243M verdict in Autopilot crash case
Tesla has filed an appeal against a jury's decision that found the company partially liable for a fatal crash involving its Enhanced Autopilot system.
Volkswagen hit with record $30M fine for exploiting Amazon workers
Brazil's labor court has slapped Volkswagen with a historic fine of 165 million reais ($30 million) for exploiting workers at a company-owned farm in the Amazon during the 1970s and 1980s.
Why France is suing an Australian live-streaming platform
French authorities are preparing to sue Kick, a live-streaming platform, following the death of influencer Jean Pormanove, aka Raphael Graven.
Tesla could have avoided $243M Autopilot verdict by paying $60M
Tesla, the electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, rejected a $60 million settlement offer in a lawsuit over a fatal 2019 crash involving an Autopilot-equipped Model S.
'Pedophile hellscape': Roblox sued after minor gets groomed on platform
A North Carolina mother has filed a lawsuit against gaming giant Roblox, alleging that the company allowed a predator to exploit her young daughter on its platform.
Shocking: Govinda accused of infidelity, cruelty by wife Ssunita
Ssunita Ahuja, the wife of Bollywood actor-comedian Govinda and now a social media personality, has reportedly filed for divorce in a Mumbai court. The petition was submitted in December 2024 under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
Musk's X settling $500M severance lawsuit with fired Twitter employees
Elon Musk and his social media company, X, have tentatively settled a class-action lawsuit filed by former Twitter employees.
TikTok might be harming the mental health of teens
A video, presented as evidence in a North Carolina lawsuit against TikTok, shows current and former employees of the company expressing concerns about its popular algorithm harming young users' mental health.
Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh in trouble: Fraud case explained
A Varanasi court has ordered the police to register a case of fraud against Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh and three others.
Google to pay $30M to settle YouTube child privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of violating children's privacy on YouTube.
'It Ends...' actor accuses Baldoni of 'harassment' amid legal battle
Hollywood actor Isabela Ferrer, who portrayed the younger version of Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us, has accused director Justin Baldoni of "harassing" her.
'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry's death case
Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old dual citizen of the US and UK, has agreed to a plea deal in connection with the October 2023 overdose death of actor Matthew Perry.
Priscilla Presley accused of fraud in $50 million lawsuit
Priscilla Presley, the former wife of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, has been accused of fraud by two former business partners.
Renukaswamy murder case: SC cancels bail of actor Darshan
On Thursday, August 14, the Supreme Court of India canceled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.
Kangana Ranaut's defamation case hearing postponed until October
A Bathinda court has postponed the hearing in a defamation case against actor-politician Kangana Ranaut until October 4.
Apple sued for 'stealing' tech behind its mobile payment service
Apple has been hit with a lawsuit by Austin-based Fintiv, which accuses the tech giant of stealing its technology to create Apple Pay.
Japanese newspaper sues Perplexity for using its content
Japan's leading newspaper, Yomiuri Shimbun, has filed a lawsuit against US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity.
Meta found guilty of illegally harvesting women's period data
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been found guilty of illegally harvesting sensitive information about women's menstrual cycles and fertility through the popular Flo period-tracking app.
Why Elon Musk, Tesla have been sued in the US
A Tesla stockholder has sued the electric vehicle manufacturer and its CEO Elon Musk for securities fraud.
Meghan Markle's half-sister revives $75,000 defamation case; September hearing set
Samantha Markle (60) is preparing for a new round of legal proceedings against her half-sister, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.
Google appeals order to overhaul Play Store after Epic ruling
Google has appealed against an order mandating major changes to its Play Store.
Punjab-Haryana HC rejects Kangana Ranaut's plea to quash defamation case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a plea by actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
Google loses appeal in Epic case, must revamp app store
Google has lost an appeal against a court order mandating the tech giant to overhaul its app store.
Judge tosses Alec Baldwin's defamation lawsuit against 'Rust' case prosecutors
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin against prosecutors and sheriff's officials for "malicious abuse of process, intentional spoliation of evidence, defamation, and violation of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act."
Why SpaceX has been sued by ex-employees in the US
SpaceX is facing two separate lawsuits from former employees in the US, both of whom claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising safety concerns.
Why oil refiner Nayara Energy has withdrawn lawsuit against Microsoft
Russia-backed Nayara Energy, one of India's leading oil refining companies, has withdrawn its lawsuit against tech giant Microsoft.
Why Trump seeks Rupert Murdoch's swift deposition in Epstein lawsuit
US President Donald Trump has requested a speedy deposition of media mogul Rupert Murdoch in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.
Ilaiyaraaja v/s Sony Music: SC refuses to transfer copyright suit
The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a petition filed by renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja.
Kiss cam controversy: Astronomer's Andy Byron plans to sue Coldplay
Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly considering legal action against Coldplay and event organizers, over the viral kiss cam incident that led to his resignation.
Matthew Perry's death: Ketamine supplier doctor to plead guilty today
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, the doctor accused of supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine before his overdose death, is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday.
Fired executive sues Netflix for harassment, discrimination
A former labor relations executive at Netflix, Nhu-Y Phan, has filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant.
Apple sues YouTuber Jon Prosser over alleged iOS 26 leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and his associate Michael Ramacciotti for allegedly stealing trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (a US federal law enacted in 1986).
'HIT 3 script is entirely original...': Nani on plagiarism allegations
Actor Nani has denied allegations of plagiarism in his recent Telugu film HIT: The Third Case.
Former NCT member Taeil gets 3.5-year sentence in rape case
Moon Tae-il, aka Taeil, a former member of the popular K-pop group NCT and its subunit NCT 127, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for aggravated sexual assault.
Brad Pitt seeking ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private texts? Details here
Veteran actor Brad Pitt has filed a motion in court to obtain private communications from his ex-wife, actor Angelina Jolie, as part of their ongoing legal dispute over the French winery Chateau Miraval.