Tag: Civil litigation
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Will Smith Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations in Los Angeles Lawsuit
Overview of the Allegations In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles just before the new year, actor and musician Will Smith is accused of sexual harassment by Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist. The complaint, which cites disturbing conduct and inappropriate behavior, presents the allegations as claims that have not yet been adjudicated in court.…
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Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Battery by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ Actor
New Legal Allegations Against Tyler Perry In a development that has drawn attention from fans and industry observers alike, a lawsuit has been filed alleging sexual battery against filmmaker and producer Tyler Perry. The plaintiff, who appeared in Boo! A Madea Halloween, claims that Perry committed several assaults over a span of years at his…
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Prince Harry Leads Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher Over 30-Year Information-Gathering Allegations
Overview of the Case Prince Harry, joined by six other high-profile individuals, has filed a landmark lawsuit against one of Britain’s largest newspaper publishers, accusing it of unlawful information gathering that allegedly dates back more than 30 years. The legal action, which began in 2022, is part of a broader wave of litigation the prince…
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Onus on Government to Pay Damages in Absent Teacher Case, Lawyer Says
Lawyer Stresses Government Responsibility to Settle Damages In the ongoing discourse surrounding the absent teacher case, a leading lawyer has asserted that the responsibility to pay the RM150,000 court-ordered damages lies squarely with the government. Sherzali, representing the plaintiffs’ interests, told the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) that shifting blame to plaintiffs or their counsel is…
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Malaysia Grants Stay on RM1.1 Million Award for Dutch Model’s Family
Court Grants Stay of Judgment While Government Appeals A three-member bench presided over by Justice Zaini Mazlan has granted a stay of the RM1.1 million damages awarded to the family of a deceased Dutch model. The stay allows the government to pursue its appeal against the punitive award without immediate payment, pending the outcome of…
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Michael Flatley to Learn Upfront Security Costs Ahead of €30 Million Court Case
Background to the €30 Million Court Action Irish dance legend and Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley is embroiled in a high-stakes court action over works carried out at his Cork Castlehyde mansion. The case, valued at around €30 million, has attracted substantial attention as it approaches a critical procedural milestone. While much of…
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First Civil Trial Over 737 Max Ethiopia Crash Opens as Boeing Faces Payout
Overview of the Case The first civil trial stemming from the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash opened in a federal court on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the long-running legal saga following the 157 lives lost. A jury was asked to determine how much the aerospace company should compensate the families of the victims,…
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Could Prince Andrew Go to Jail? Royal Experts Weigh In on Legal Odds
Could Prince Andrew Face Jail Time? The question of whether Prince Andrew could end up in prison has surged to the forefront after King Charles III stripped him of his royal titles and ordered him to vacate the Royal Lodge. With renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the sexual abuse allegations that…
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Victim in Mark Sanchez Incident Thanksful to Be Alive as Legal Battle Moves Forward
Overview of the Incident and Latest Legal Developments The weekend altercation involving former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mark Sanchez has moved from the scene of the incident into the courts. The 69-year-old truck driver, Perry Tole, filed a civil lawsuit against Sanchez and Fox, signaling that the dispute will be resolved through the…
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Singapore Couple Loses Suit Over Construction Vibrations Damaging Home Across the Road
Background of the case A married couple in Serangoon North, Singapore, claimed that long-running vibration-causing construction works for a nearby condominium caused damage to their house located across the road. The project, Affinity at Serangoon by L S Construction, involved demolition, piling, and later I-beam installation and extraction over more than two years. The claimants,…