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Abbott agrees to $670 million settlement of infant formula cases

Abbott agrees to $670 million settlement of infant formula cases

By Dietrich Knauth Aug 20 (Reuters) - Abbott said on Thursday it reached a $670 million settlement with three law firms to resolve legal claims by 2,000 people who alleged harms relating to the company's specialty formulas for preterm infants.
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Former Chicago Prosecutor Prashant Kolluri Joins Greenberg Traurig Litigation Group

Former Chicago Prosecutor Prashant Kolluri Joins Greenberg Traurig Litigation Group

Former Chicago Prosecutor Prashant Kolluri Joins Greenberg Traurig Litigation Group
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New Hampshire Receives $7 Million in PFAS Settlement with 3M, Totaling Over $43 Million

New Hampshire Receives $7 Million in PFAS Settlement with 3M, Totaling Over $43 Million

New Hampshire has received an additional payment of over $7 million as part of a PFAS settlement with the company 3M. This recent payment follows an initial disbursement received in September of the previous year. The current payment increases the total recovery from four PFAS-related settlements to more than $43 million. These funds are designated for deposit into the New Hampshire Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. Further payments from these settlements are anticipated to continue through at least the year 2033, indicating a long-term financial commitment to addressing PFAS contamination in the state. The ongoing receipt of these funds underscores a sustained effort to mitigate the environmental and public health impacts of PFAS chemicals.
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Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial

Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial

By Kenrick Cai, Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel OAKLAND, California, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A former engineering director at Meta Platforms testified on Wednesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a culture that treated child safety as secondary to growth and engagement on Facebook and Instagram.
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Chicago Teachers Union Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Illinois Policy Institute and Liberty Justice Center

Chicago Teachers Union Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Illinois Policy Institute and Liberty Justice Center

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has initiated a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC), alleging a "deliberate, coordinated and ongoing smear campaign." The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, claims that the non-profits have made accusations of financial mismanagement and misconduct against the CTU with "reckless disregard as to the veracity of those accusations." CTU Vice President Jackson Potter stated that the union is confronting a "right-wing firm" that is spreading "outright lies and phony attacks" aimed at undermining public education and labor unions. The complaint also names Austin Berg, IPI's vice president of marketing, and cites social media posts and articles from the organizations. The lawsuit largely stems from scrutiny over the union's audit reports, which the CTU attributes delays to COVID-19 and staffing turnover.
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Family of 6-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Sues Racket Maker After Fatal Badminton Accident in Maine

Family of 6-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Sues Racket Maker After Fatal Badminton Accident in Maine

The family of Lucy Morgan, a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died in June 2024, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Franklin Sports, the Massachusetts-based company that manufactured the badminton racket involved in her death. The incident occurred during a family vacation in Limerick, Maine, when Lucy was playing badminton with her 10-year-old brother. The aluminum shaft of the racket reportedly detached from its wooden handle during a downward swing, striking Lucy in the head and piercing her skull. She was airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland but succumbed to her injuries four days later after losing all brain function. The lawsuit alleges that the racket was defective, lacking adequate adhesive to prevent the shaft from becoming a projectile, and that Franklin Sports failed to warn consumers about the product's dangers. The family's attorney, Charles P. Hehmeyer, stated that a child in New York previously lost an eye due to a Franklin badminton racket, and the company allegedly chose not...
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New Jersey Family Files Lawsuit After Daughter's Fatal Badminton Accident

New Jersey Family Files Lawsuit After Daughter's Fatal Badminton Accident

A New Jersey family is pursuing legal action following the tragic death of their 6-year-old daughter, Lucy Morgan, in 2023. The incident occurred when the head of a badminton racket detached from its handle and fatally struck her, piercing her skull and brain. The lawsuit aims to address the circumstances surrounding this freak accident and seek accountability for the product failure that led to the child's death. This case highlights the potential dangers associated with seemingly innocuous recreational equipment and the devastating consequences when such products malfunction.
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Litigation Practice with Former Federal Prosecutor Prashant Kolluri in Chicago

Greenberg Traurig Expands Litigation Practice with Former Federal Prosecutor Prashant Kolluri in Chicago

Greenberg Traurig Expands Litigation Practice with Former Federal Prosecutor Prashant Kolluri in Chicago
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Chicago Teachers Union Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Illinois Policy Institute Over 'Toxic' Branding and Audit Claims

Chicago Teachers Union Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Illinois Policy Institute Over 'Toxic' Branding and Audit Claims

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has initiated a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) and its legal arm, the Liberty Justice Center, along with IPI's marketing vice president, Austin Berg. The lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, alleges that social media posts and articles by the defendants have bashed the union's finances and its president, Stacy Davis Gates, branding the union as 'toxic.' The CTU claims these actions are part of a 'deliberate campaign' to harm its reputation. Specifically, the suit cites statements accusing the union of fraud, dishonest accounting, and misuse of funds, which the CTU argues undermine its integrity and ability to represent its approximately 30,000 member-educators. The lawsuit highlights an August 2025 social media post by the Liberty Justice Center featuring a cartoon of Davis Gates and the words 'Cooked Books,' which the union asserts falsely implies criminal conduct. Another point of contention is an October 2025 IPI article claiming t...
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Chicago Tribune Columnist Highlights Disparities in Access to Lake Michigan Swimming and Water Safety Education

Chicago Tribune Columnist Highlights Disparities in Access to Lake Michigan Swimming and Water Safety Education

Michael McColly, a Chicagoan and author, reflects on the restorative power of swimming in Lake Michigan but also acknowledges the significant divide in Chicago regarding access to water recreation. He notes that while swimming offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, it remains an exclusive activity for many U.S. residents, particularly in Chicago. Data from the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that over half of U.S. adults have never had formal swimming lessons, with percentages much higher for Black and Hispanic adults. In Chicago, a study by Lurie Children’s Hospital found that 46% of children had no exposure to water safety or swimming lessons, highlighting a critical gap in access and education.
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AI Expert Witness Report in 3M Lawsuit Exposed as ChatGPT-Generated, Raising Concerns for Legal Profession

AI Expert Witness Report in 3M Lawsuit Exposed as ChatGPT-Generated, Raising Concerns for Legal Profession

In a lawsuit concerning a fatal Houston explosion, an expert witness hired by 3M's legal team was found to have used ChatGPT to generate his entire report defending the company. The opposing legal team suspected AI involvement during discovery and successfully requested the expert witness's ChatGPT logs. The judge ordered the disclosure of 350 pages of the expert's activity on the AI platform, which included public links to his conversations. The logs revealed that the expert, Josh Autenrieth of Knighthawk Engineering, prompted ChatGPT to "create an exceptional expert witness report defending the standard of care at 3M" and to "show how 3M is 0 percent at fault" for the explosion. He also uploaded hundreds of court records and even asked ChatGPT to identify a gas detector, which was central to the case.
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American Airlines Announces Fleetwide Upgrade with Seatback Screens and Increased Premium Seating

American Airlines Announces Fleetwide Upgrade with Seatback Screens and Increased Premium Seating

American Airlines Announces Fleetwide Upgrade with Seatback Screens and Increased Premium Seating