https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/ Articles on Emerging Legal News from www.LawyersandSettlements.com Sun, 15 Nov 2026 23:06:15 +0000 Copyright 2001-2026 Online Legal Media en-us Sat, 1 May 2021 04:23:00 GMT https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/images/rss_logo.gif https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/ https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-in-anderson-v-intel-corp-inve-24508.html Washington, DC On October 6, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Anderson v. Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee. Anderson is an ERISA class action lawsuit. The Court will consider whether plaintiffs must offer a “meaningful benchmark” for comparison when they complain that a particular investment choice violates Section 404 of ERISA – the law’s requirements of prudence and loyalty. The salient issue is not whether plaintiffs must offer a comparison – but when. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-in-anderson-v-intel-corp-inve-24508.html Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:30:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/PFAS-Health-Risks/fishy-moves-pfas-manufacturer-moving-hide-money-24520.html Indianapolis, IN Indiana v. EIDP, Inc. seeks to stop the chemical and agricultural behemoths from hiding the money they will likely owe to states and territories facing a gigantic clean-up job. The science of PFAS environmental mitigation is still developing, as are the costs of the technology. And cleanup for water utilities is not just a technical issue—it will be a multi‑year, multi‑million‑dollar task also involving legal compliance, long-term monitoring and communications.  https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/PFAS-Health-Risks/fishy-moves-pfas-manufacturer-moving-hide-money-24520.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:15:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/ninth-circuit-blocks-captive-audience-law-24511.html Sacramento, CA – Suppose your employer requires you to go to meetings at which he advances views (that you find highly objectionable) about eugenics, immortality, the Antichrist and the virtues of colonizing Mars to build a master race. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/ninth-circuit-blocks-captive-audience-law-24511.html Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/why-some-car-accident-injuries-take-days-become-noticeable-24518.html Little Rock, AR A car accident on Arkansas Highway 7 and Interstate 40 does not always reveal the full extent of an injury right away. A driver in Arkansas may walk away thinking they are only shaken up, then notice soreness, headaches, or stiffness later that night or over the next few days. Delayed symptoms can happen for several reasons, and recognizing the change early can make it easier to get appropriate medical attention. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/why-some-car-accident-injuries-take-days-become-noticeable-24518.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:45:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/kaiser-nurses-win-millions-in-back-pay-24513.html Oakland, CA More than 1,100 Kaiser Permanente nurses across California are entitled to millions of dollars in back wages following an arbitration decision that ends a years-long dispute over payroll errors. The California Nurses Association (CNA) estimates the payout could reach tens of millions of dollars, with some wages dating back to 2021. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/kaiser-nurses-win-millions-in-back-pay-24513.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/how-long-does-usually-take-settle-personal-injury-claim-24517.html Indian Wells, CA California’s roads injure a staggering number of people. In 2024 alone, there were over 4,000 traffic fatalities across the state, along with tens of thousands of injuries. The Inland Empire and the desert stretches east of Los Angeles, where San Bernardino and Riverside counties sit, account for a heavy share of them. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/how-long-does-usually-take-settle-personal-injury-claim-24517.html Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:30:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/do-you-really-need-lawyer-minor-injury-claim-at-all-24516.html Deltona, FL Most crashes aren’t catastrophes. In a recent year, Florida over 380,000 crashes in 2024 alone, and well over half of them involved no injuries at all, according to state data. In Deltona and across Volusia County, the everyday fender-bender is far more common than the life-altering wreck. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/do-you-really-need-lawyer-minor-injury-claim-at-all-24516.html Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:30:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/social-media-addiction/meta-settles-snap-faces-trial-24510.html Los Angeles, CA Meta has settled another social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. This leaves Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, as the sole defendant in a closely watched case that could influence thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/social-media-addiction/meta-settles-snap-faces-trial-24510.html Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:45:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/truck_accidents/how-truck-accident-settlements-are-calculated-24514.html La Crosse, WI There are numerous things that impact the value of a trucking accident. These variables can range from the injuries caused and the cost of the bills incurred from those injuries to any lost wages and future medical needs, along with the degree of fault of any of those involved in the accident.  https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/truck_accidents/how-truck-accident-settlements-are-calculated-24514.html Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:30:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/dupixent/dupixent-cancer-lawsuits-advance-24509.html Trenton, NJ Dupixent cancer lawsuits are moving forward in federal court, with attorneys appointed to lead the litigation and a proposed schedule outlining the next steps. At the heart of the growing legal battle is whether the popular eczema medication can cause or worsen cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a rare form of blood cancer that primarily affects the skin. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/dupixent/dupixent-cancer-lawsuits-advance-24509.html Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:45:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/top-5-questions-about-filing-personal-injury-claim-in-colorado-24512.html Denver, CO When someone else’s mistake leaves you injured, the world can change in an instant. Medical bills begin piling up, income comes to a halt, and now you have to navigate the personal injury laws of Colorado when you are at your worst. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/personal_injury/top-5-questions-about-filing-personal-injury-claim-in-colorado-24512.html Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:15:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/mesh-complications/hernia-mesh-lawsuits-rest-of-picture-24503.html Boston, MA – The recent $88 million record-breaking award in Patterson v. Covidien, Inc. has grabbed most of the hernia mesh headlines since it was handed down by the jury on August 4.  As court watchers wait to see what other lawsuits will go to trial, now seems like a good time to get a bigger view of hernia mesh lawsuits. Only two: Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc. MDL 2846 and the Covidien MDL 3029, which included the Patterson lawsuit are still active and accepting new cases. Several other MDLs that were active have since been closed because all cases had been settled or are on the verge of settlement. Nonetheless, thousands of plaintiffs may still be eligible for compensation. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/mesh-complications/hernia-mesh-lawsuits-rest-of-picture-24503.html Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:15:00 -0800 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Suboxone-Tooth-Decay-Lawsuits/suboxone-tooth-decay-lawsuits-move-closer-trial-24507.html Cleveland, OH Thousands of people who claim Suboxone caused severe tooth decay, broken teeth and other dental injuries are moving closer to having their day in court. Attorneys are now preparing a select group of lawsuits for possible bellwether trials, marking an important step toward determining whether drug manufacturers should be held responsible for failing to warn patients about dental risks. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Suboxone-Tooth-Decay-Lawsuits/suboxone-tooth-decay-lawsuits-move-closer-trial-24507.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/liangs-kitchen-slapped-with-wage-theft-enforcement-action-24492.html San Jose, CA On September 29, Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a civil enforcement action against a Cupertino‑based restaurant, Liang’s Kitchen Cupertino, which does business as Liang’s Village. The enforcement action is based on wage‑theft judgments under Section 238 of the California Labor Code. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/liangs-kitchen-slapped-with-wage-theft-enforcement-action-24492.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/cgi-technologies-hit-with-168-million-erisa-lawsuit-24498.html Fairfax, VA On September 2, Linda Joy Sawyer filed an ERISA class action lawsuit against her former employer, CGI Technologies, a global tech giant. Sawyer v. CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. alleges that the fiduciaries of the CGI 401(k) Savings Plan failed to manage plan assets prudently, as required by ERISA. On behalf of herself and other plan participants, Sawyer seeks $168 million in damages. The lawsuit is still in its very early stages. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/erisa/cgi-technologies-hit-with-168-million-erisa-lawsuit-24498.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/criminal-law/why-talking-about-your-case-online-can-create-problems-defense-24500.html Los Angeles, CA A criminal charge creates pressure to explain what happened, especially when friends, relatives, or strangers ask questions online. A post written in minutes can remain available through screenshots, shares, archived pages, or copied messages. California prosecutors can examine statements for facts, inconsistencies, admissions, or claims about events that matter to a case. The safest public response is usually restraint, and the reasons become clearer when online activity is viewed as potential evidence. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/criminal-law/why-talking-about-your-case-online-can-create-problems-defense-24500.html Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:15:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/importance-of-seeking-legal-guidance-when-accident-causes-seriou-24504.html Santa Ana, CA A serious crash can change daily life in a matter of seconds. One moment you are driving to work or heading home, and the next you are dealing with pain, a damaged vehicle, and a long list of questions you never expected to ask. For people in Santa Ana, the days after a collision can feel confusing and stressful, especially when injuries keep you from working or caring for your family. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/car_accidents/importance-of-seeking-legal-guidance-when-accident-causes-seriou-24504.html Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:45:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/PFAS-Health-Risks/pfas-lawsuits-target-more-polluters-24491.html Augusta, ME PFAS lawsuits are expanding beyond major chemical manufacturers as a Maine water utility sues five paper and packaging companies for allegedly contaminating drinking water, while Buffalo targets firefighting foam manufacturers and Des Moines considers further legal action over toxic “forever chemicals.” https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/PFAS-Health-Risks/pfas-lawsuits-target-more-polluters-24491.html Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/missouri-truck-accident/what-really-causes-most-serious-commercial-truck-collisions-24502.html Greensboro, NC Greensboro, North Carolina, sits at the crossroads of major highways that carry passenger vehicles alongside tractor-trailers moving freight across the region. When a large truck crashes here, injured drivers and families may try to understand why the collision happened while dealing with medical care, lost income, and calls from insurers. The answer is rarely obvious from the scene alone. A thorough legal investigation may require reviewing driver records, electronic data, inspection histories, cargo documents, company communications, and physical evidence from the vehicles. These materials can reveal whether the driver made a dangerous choice, a carrier overlooked a safety concern, or another business contributed to the conditions behind the wreck.  https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/missouri-truck-accident/what-really-causes-most-serious-commercial-truck-collisions-24502.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/excessive_bail_classaction/what-happens-after-someone-needs-bail-bond-in-newark-24501.html Newark, OH For families in Newark, Ohio, an arrest can create immediate uncertainty about how a loved one will return home and what needs to happen before the criminal case moves forward. The process can involve several decisions in a short period, leaving relatives trying to understand the court’s requirements while also dealing with the practical demands of securing release. Having a clear picture of the process can make it easier to approach those decisions without overlooking important responsibilities. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/excessive_bail_classaction/what-happens-after-someone-needs-bail-bond-in-newark-24501.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Hair-Straightener-Cancer/arizona-sues-l-al-over-alleged-cancer-risks-in-hair-relaxers-24499.html Phoenix, AZ  Arizona has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against L’Oréal, alleging the cosmetics giant concealed evidence linking its chemical hair relaxers to uterine and ovarian cancer while marketing the products primarily to Black women and girls. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Hair-Straightener-Cancer/arizona-sues-l-al-over-alleged-cancer-risks-in-hair-relaxers-24499.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/tesla-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-goes-trial-24497.html Oakland, CA More than four years after California sued Tesla over widespread racial discrimination at its Fremont factory, the California labor case has reached trial, with Black workers testifying about alleged harassment and retaliation while the electric vehicle maker denies wrongdoing. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/california_labor_law/tesla-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-goes-trial-24497.html Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:45:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/insurance/what-public-claims-adjuster-does-after-property-damage-when-poli-24496.html Richmond, VA After a fire, a burst pipe or a hailstorm, the insurance company’s adjuster usually shows up quickly. That visit feels like help, and in part it is. But the adjuster is paid by the carrier, and the number they write down becomes the starting point for your whole settlement. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/insurance/what-public-claims-adjuster-does-after-property-damage-when-poli-24496.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Monsanto-Roundup/roundup-cancer-lawsuits-face-new-test-24495.html St. Louis, MO The first Roundup cancer trial since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal law blocks certain failure-to-warn lawsuits is underway in Missouri. The plaintiffs are pursuing a different legal strategy that could determine whether thousands of Roundup cancer claims can still move forward. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/Monsanto-Roundup/roundup-cancer-lawsuits-face-new-test-24495.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:30:00 -0700 https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/PFAS-Health-Risks/california-ab-1603-pushes-public-disclosure-of-pfas-pesticides-24486.html Sacramento, CA On September 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1603. The law requires the state to monitor and publicly disclose PFAS pesticide use in agriculture. The full list of all registered pesticides containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used in in agriculture must be publicly available no later than January 1, 2028. https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/PFAS-Health-Risks/california-ab-1603-pushes-public-disclosure-of-pfas-pesticides-24486.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:45:00 -0700