US cancer patient dies after surgical robot burns holes in organs
A man has filed a lawsuit against a company, Intuitive Surgical (IS), claiming that his wife suffered health complications after a procedure conducted by a surgical robot. She eventually died following the surgery. Key Points
India TodayDunkin' sued over 'toilet explosion' which left customer filthy and injured in Florida
Dunkin' faces a lawsuit as Paul Kerouac claims severe injuries from an exploding toilet at a Florida branch. Seeking over $100,000, Kerouac reported bodily harm and mental health needs after the incident. The lawsuit outlines the distressing aftermath, where Kerouac sought help while covered in waste. Dunkin' remains unresponsive to queries regarding the recurring toilet issue mentioned in the lawsuit, which could highlight accountability in managing restroom facilities. Key Points
Economic TimesUS retailers' members-only programs under scrutiny with Amazon lawsuit
Amazon.com Inc isn't the only U.S. retailer accused of using deceptive tactics to sell memberships to shoppers. Key Points
ReutersAs U.S. Supreme Court weighs YouTube's algorithms, 'litigation minefield' looms
In 2021, a California state court threw out a feminist blogger's lawsuit accusing Twitter Inc of unlawfully barring as "hateful conduct" posts criticizing transgender people. In 2022, a federal court in California tossed a lawsuit by LGBT plaintiffs accusing YouTube, part of Alphabet Inc , of restricting content posted by gay and transgender people. Key Points
ReutersPanera faces second wrongful death lawsuit over 'Charged Lemonade's caffeine content
Panera Bread faces a second lawsuit over its high-caffeine Charged Lemonade allegedly linked to a Florida man's fatal cardiac arrest. Dennis Brown, 46, reportedly consumed the drink for days, a member of Paneras drink club. With 390mg caffeine per large serving, near FDA limits, Panera defends its product's safety despite prior legal action over a student's similar death. Lawsuits claim inadequate warnings, sparking concern over disclosure and consumer safety. Key Points
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Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, here’s why
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of deviating from its original mission and becoming a profit-driven venture for Microsoft. Musk claims that OpenAI is developing an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) to maximize profits for Microsoft, instead of benefiting humanity. The lawsuit also highlights Microsoft's potential fortune from OpenAI's proprietary technology. Key Points
Times Of IndiaCancer doc claims NYU fired him ‘to appear impartial’ on Israel-Palestine war
A prominent cancer doctor has sued NYU for firing him ‘to appear impartial’ on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Read more about the lawsuit below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWoman sues ex-Grammys CEO for sexual assault, accuses Recording Academy of negligence
Accusations ‘completely false’, says spokesperson for former Grammy CEO Portnow. A woman filed a lawsuit Wednesday against former Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow, accusing him of a 2018 sexual assault, and against the Recording Academy for negligence. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAstraZeneca refused to pay full bonus to US remote worker, lawsuit claims
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (AZN.L) has been sued in the U.S. by a former senior director who claims the drugmaker refused to pay her nearly $130,000 in promised bonuses and stock options because she worked from home full-time. Key Points
ReutersJudicial panel refuses to pause return of Texas lawsuit against Google
Texas won a round in its antitrust lawsuit with Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) Google on Thursday after a U.S. judicial panel refused to pause its decision to return its lawsuit to federal court in Texas. Key Points
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Tech company CEO forced assistant to sign sex slavery contract, abused her for years
Christian Lanng, the 45-year-old co-founder and former CEO of San Francisco-based tech company Tradeshift, is under fire for alleged sexual abuse and forcing his assistant into a disturbing "sex slavery" contract. The allegations have come to light through a lawsuit filed by a former employee, identified as Jane Doe. Key Points
India TodayFormer Fox News reporter says in lawsuit he was fired after challenging January 6 coverage
Producer Jason Donner says he was part of a ‘purge’ of employees who refused to only report information that would ‘appease’ former President Donald Trump and his supporters. A former Fox News reporter says in a lawsuit he was targeted and fired for pushing back against false claims about the riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPregnant Texas woman approaches court urging to let her have abortion
A pregnant Texas woman whose foetus has a fatal diagnosis asked a court to let her have an abortion, bringing what her attorneys say is the first lawsuit of its kind in the US since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year. Key Points
India TodayElon Musk sued for libel for accusing man of having neo-Nazi links. Details here
Elon Musk has been accused in a lawsuit of falsely accusing a man, Ben Brody, of being affiliated with a neo-Nazi group. Know what has been said in the lawsuit. Key Points
Economic TimesHarassment and drugs plagued a Citigroup division for years
A recent expose reveals a culture of harassment and discrimination within Citigroup's equities unit in New York. Interviews with 22 insiders describe a decade-long pattern of misconduct, including ogling female colleagues, rating them by looks, and discussing sexual conquests. Complaints to HR and senior executives yielded little change, with some alleged perpetrators still employed. Citigroup, known for its efforts towards inclusivity, faces scrutiny over its handling of the situation amidst ongoing efforts to boost its equities trading revenue. Key Points
Economic TimesUS judge says Google must fact some advertisers' antitrust claims, dismisses others
(Refiles to fix typo in headline) (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday ruled that Alphabet's Google must face advertisers' proposed class action lawsuit claiming that it monopolizes the ad exchange Key Points
ThePrintBankrupt Rite Aid sues US Justice Dept to stop opioid lawsuit
Rite Aid sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday, seeking to stop a lawsuit alleging that the bankrupt pharmacy chain ignored red flags and illegally filled hundreds of thousands of prescriptions for addictive opioid medication. Key Points
ReutersMeghan Markle' half sister Samantha is suing her for ruining reputation
While Meghan's attorneys claim the lawsuit as baseless and without merit, adding that it should be dismissed, it's something very serious for Samantha. Read more below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon shareholder sues board, Bezos over Blue Origin launch contracts
An Amazon (AMZN.O) shareholder has filed a lawsuit against founder Jeff Bezos and the Amazon board alleging directors failed to fully vet a decision to award launch contracts for the company's Project Kuiper satellite project to Blue Origin, Bezos's space company. Key Points
Reuterslawsuit says OpenAI violated US authors' copyrights to train AI chatbot
Two U.S. authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train" its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT. Key Points
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Ex-Twitter employees say Elon Musk turned office into a hotel, accuse him of violating labour laws
Six ex-Twitter employees took the legal route and said that Elon Musk violated labour and federal laws knowingly. San Francisco officials are investigating the matter. Key Points
India TodayByju's Alpha sued by loan agent for $1.2 billion
The lawsuit was filed by Glas Trust Company and investor Timothy R. Pohl against Byjus Alpha, Tangible Play, Inc. and Riju Ravindran. The two companies being sued are units of Think and Learn Private, the edtech empire founded by Byju Raveendran. Ravindran is a director of Think and Learn, according to a regulatory filing. Key Points
Economic TimesRapper Lil Wayne sued for assault by ex-bodyguard Carlos Christian
Lil Wayne's former bodyguard Carlos Christian has sued the rapper for assault and battery over an alleged gun threat. Read more below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPR firm sues Twitter for not paying bills after Elon Musk’s takeover
Twitter's former PR firm has sued the company for non-payment of bills ever since Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022. According to the lawsuit, the contract ended on November 16 and the bills have been overdue since then. Key Points
India TodayWoman ends lawsuit claiming Leon Black raped her in Jeffrey Epstein's mansion
A woman who accused billionaire Leon Black of raping her two decades ago at the Manhattan mansion of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has ended her lawsuit against the Apollo Global Management (APO.N). Key Points
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Apple to start paying compensation to some iPhone users for slowing down their phones
Apple agrees to settle a lawsuit in Canada by paying compensation to iPhone users for intentionally slowing down their phones. The settlement could amount to $14.4 million Canadian dollars. Key Points
India TodayU.S. urges appeals court to lift curbs on social media contacts
The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to lift an order sharply curbing government officials' communications with social media companies as a lawsuit accusing U.S. officials of seeking to censor certain views about COVID-19 and other topics online makes its way through the courts. Key Points
ReutersByju’s sued by loan agent tied to $1.2 billion
The lawsuit was filed by Glas Trust Company and investor Timothy R. Pohl against Byju’s Alpha, Tangible Play, Inc. and Riju Ravindran. The two companies being sued are units of Think and Learn Private, the edtech empire founded by Byju Raveendran Key Points
mintTexas AG sues Pfizer over quality-control lapses in kids' ADHD drug
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Pfizer (PFE.N) and its supplier Tris Pharma of providing children's ADHD medicine that it knew might be ineffective to the state's Medicaid insurance program for low-income people, in a lawsuit unsealed on Monday. Key Points
ReutersUS sues Amazon for breaking antitrust law and harming consumers
The lawsuit had been expected after years of complaints that Amazon.com and other tech giants abused their dominance of search, social media and online retailing to become gate keepers on the most lucrative aspects of the internet. Key Points
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KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley sued in investor lawsuit over SVB failure
The complaint appears to be the first to target the bank’s auditors and underwriters. SVB collapsed last month following bets on bonds that lost value as interest rates rose. Key Points
mintHip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ accused of rape, sexual abuse of R&B singer Cassie
The lawsuit also accuses the rapper of regularly beating Cassandra Ventura over the course of a 10-year relationship. She also accused him of plying her with drugs and alcohol. Key Points
ThePrintSpaceX lawsuit could be key test of US policy on bias against refugees
A new lawsuit accusing SpaceX of illegally refusing to hire asylum recipients and refugees could be an important test of the U.S. government's stance that national security concerns do not allow companies to discriminate against non-citizens. Key Points
ReutersUS appeals court weighs challenge to Pfizer diversity fellowship
An advocacy group that opposes diversity initiatives in medicine urged a federal appeals court on Tuesday to revive its lawsuit claiming a fellowship program offered by Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) to improve diversity at the company discriminates against white and Asian-American applicants. Key Points
ReutersWoman sues Disney for $50,000: All about 'injurious wedgie' incident on Typhoon Lagoon Waterslide in 2019
Emma's legal complaint claims that Disney did not effectively communicate essential safety guidelines, particularly the significance of crossing one's legs. It highlights the increased vulnerability of women to injuries due to their anatomy and swimwear. Key Points
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FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit accusing Amazon.com (AMZN.O) of abusing its retail market power to stifle competition faces hurdles in court, testing the scope of U.S. antitrust law and posing roadblocks for the agency, legal experts said. Key Points
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