CBS ordered to disclose internal records on Viacom deal
(Reuters) – A Delaware judge on Monday ordered broadcaster CBS Corp to turn over records regarding its plan to reunite…
Teva, three U.S. drug distributors reach opioid settlement – source
The logo of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is seen during a news conference hold by its CEO, Kare Schultz, to discuss…
Sacklers reaped up to $13 billion from OxyContin maker, U.S. states say
(Reuters) – OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP steered up to $13 billion in profits to the company’s controlling Sackler family,…
U.S. agency reviews whether 2,000 Teslas should have been recalled
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators said on Friday they were reviewing whether Tesla Inc should have recalled 2,000 of its…
Southwest passengers get no damages for flights canceled by de-icer shortage: U.S. judge
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N) won the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking damages for stranded passengers on…
Facebook failed to warn users of known risks before 2018 breach: court filing
(Reuters) – Facebook (FB.O) users suing the world’s largest social media network over a 2018 data breach say it failed…
Motel 6 hotel chain to settle lawsuit over sharing guest lists with ICE
(Reuters) – Motel 6 has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims the budget chain…
Quebec appeals court upholds C$15 billion tobacco class action ruling
MONTREAL/LONDON (Reuters) – The Court of Appeal of Quebec upheld on Friday the bulk of a 2015 decision that awarded…
1970s-era musicians sue Sony, UMG to reclaim song rights
NEW YORK (Reuters) – David Johansen, John Waite and other prominent 1970s musicians filed lawsuits on Tuesday accusing Sony Music…
J&J, U.S. states settle hip implant claims for $120 million
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit have agreed to pay $120 million to resolve deceptive marketing…
Family behind Purdue Pharma pushed opioid marketing, Massachusetts says
BOSTON (Reuters) – Members of the wealthy Sackler family behind Purdue Pharma LP pushed it to boost sales of OxyContin…
Bayer’s Monsanto faces 8,000 lawsuits on glyphosate
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The number of U.S. lawsuits brought against Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) newly acquired Monsanto has jumped to about 8,000,…
Allergan sues Pfizer over costs of opioid litigation
(Reuters) – Allergan Plc (AGN.N) on Thursday sued Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) to force its larger rival to cover any damages…
Theranos founder Holmes, former president indicted for fraud
(Reuters) – Theranos Inc founder Elizabeth Holmes and the embattled blood-testing company’s former president were indicted on charges that they…
Theranos founder Holmes, former president indicted for fraud
(Reuters) – Theranos Inc founder Elizabeth Holmes and the embattled blood-testing company’s former president were indicted on charges that they…
U.S. top court backs companies over worker class-action claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a blow to the rights of workers on Monday by allowing companies…
Wells Fargo to pay $480 million to resolve lawsuit related to sales scandal
(Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co said on Friday it will pay $480 million to resolve a securities fraud lawsuit…
Johnson & Johnson wins appeal to overturn $151 million hip implant verdict
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday secured a favorable U.S. appellate court ruling, overturning a verdict that had awarded…
Arkansas sues opioid manufacturers for roles in epidemic
(Reuters) – Arkansas’ attorney general on Thursday joined the widening mass of litigation against opioid manufacturers, accusing three drugmakers of…
Impax reaches $20 million deal to end trial over generic drug’s delay
BOSTON (Reuters) – Impax Laboratories Inc has agreed to pay $20 million to consumers and insurers to resolve claims that…
Fox News settles gender discrimination suit with female reporter: lawyer
(Reuters) – Journalist Diana Falzone has settled a gender discrimination lawsuit she filed against Fox News and left the company,…
U.S. judge says opioid settlement roadblocks may prompt trials
(Reuters) – A federal judge pushing for a settlement in lawsuits by state and local governments against drug companies over…