Kentucky School District’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ends in Landmark Settlement June 9, 2026 A Kentucky school district’s lawsuit against some of the world’s largest social media companies has resulted in a landmark settlement that could influence hundreds of similar cases nationwide. Breathitt County School District recently reached a $27 million settlement with Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. The district claimed these companies’ platforms contributed to a youth mental […] Read More
Albertsons’ $774 Million Opioid Settlement Signals Continued Accountability for Pharmacy Chains April 14, 2026 Albertsons Companies has agreed to a $774 million opioid settlement framework to resolve claims brought by state, local, and tribal governments nationwide, marking another significant milestone in ongoing litigation aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic. The agreement is part of a broader wave of legal actions alleging that pharmacy chains failed to act as a […] Read More
Chicago Jury Awards $53 Million in Infant Formula NEC Case Against Abbott Laboratories April 10, 2026 Holding Formula Manufacturers Accountable A Cook County, Illinois jury has awarded $53 million dollars in damages to four families who alleged that Abbott Laboratories’ preterm infant formula contributed to their babies developing necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC, a life-threatening gastrointestinal condition that primarily affects premature infants. The verdict marks the first NEC baby formula case to […] Read More