Tag: Lawsuits

Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California lawsuit over disposal of hazardous waste

SAN FRANCISCO -- Walmart has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by California officials that alleged the retail giant...

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief Mike Jeffries arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

NEW YORK -- Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries and two other men have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution...

Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court

LONDON -- Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday, almost nine years...

Walmart reaches settlement deal for shareholder lawsuits over its handling of opioids

NEW YORK -- Walmart said Friday it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of...

Ex-porn shop worker wants defamation claim lodged by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of defamation has asked a...

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds wording of ballot measure that would revoke planned casino's license

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the wording of a ballot measure that would revoke a planned casino's...