22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’
Attorneys asked a federal court to reject the proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contaminated water.
Juul Labs agrees to pay $462 million settlement to 6 states
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday.
$75K settlement in 2019 motor vehicle crash
Hupy and Abraham's James Shilobrit has secured a settlement in a recent personal injury case.
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
Two of the largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart is in discussions for a deal.
Madison man awarded $1.1 million after police roughed him up
A 20-year-old Madison man should be awarded $1.1 million in a settlement agreement after surveillance video showed police repeatedly punching him in the head during a mental health crisis at a foster home in 2019, his attorneys said Friday.
Advocates seek more say in how opioid settlements are spent
The tattoos on Billie Stafford's hands — inspired by street art and full of references to her work helping prevent drug-related deaths — have become an indelible memorial to the friend who inked them and the opioid crisis that killed him in April.
Juul Labs settles with 33 states, including Wisconsin, over teen vaping
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the marketing of its high-nicotine vaping products, which have long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Opioids maker agrees to $4.25 billion settlement
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid maker Teva, which would provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments.
Milwaukee fair housing organization takes part in $4M settlement from Redfin
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council (MMFHC), the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and eight other fair housing organizations across the nation secured a settlement win against Redfin, a real estate broker based in Seattle.
Woman receives $15K for Racine collision injuries
A passenger involved in a vehicle collision was awarded $15,600 for her injuries.
Hupy secures $25K for crash victim’s injuries
Hannah Dockendorff of Hupy and Abraham reached a $25,000 settlement for a woman injured in a car crash.
Fees and costs bring award to $1.3M in St. Louis civil rights case
A federal judge awarded more than $625,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs to a man who successfully sued a police officer who tasered him in his home, bringing the final award to nearly $1.3 million.
Legal News
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- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
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- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
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