Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit

A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers seeking fertility treatment.

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Athletes in $2.8B college lawsuit tell judge they want to create players' association

The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that ...
ABC News - 1d
Judge allows Navy veteran to proceed with defamation lawsuit against CNN

A judge in Florida has cleared the way for a lawsuit brought by a Navy veteran against CNN to proceed, according to multiple reports. The suit, brought by veteran Zachary Young, accuses the network ...
The Hill - 1d
Judge pauses sexual abuse lawsuit against Trump pick for Education secretary

A Maryland judge has paused a sexual abuse lawsuit against President-elect Trump's Education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, as another case in the state could affect its outcome. A federal ...
The Hill - 2d
Judge says lawsuit over former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr.'s jail death can proceed

A federal judge has ruled that the family of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr., who died in law enforcement custody in Alabama, can pursue a lawsuit alleging his death was the result of excessive ...
ABC News - 3d
Mastercard settlement puts UK class action lawsuits on trial

Financial backer of landmark case complains £200mn deal ‘too low’, as other large companies face wave of claims
Financial Times - 3d
Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. Now, They Want Protection From Lawsuits.

A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”
The New York Times - 5d
Judge Mathis faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening to shoot a city worker

A Los Angeles man is gearing up to sue reality TV star Judge Greg Mathis for allegedly threatening to shoot him while he was working for the city outside Mathis' home.
Los Angeles Times - 5d
Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri's near-total abortion ban

A judge is weighing which of Missouri's sweeping abortion restrictions will fall under a new constitutional amendment
ABC News - Dec. 4
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.
BBC News - Dec. 3