Dec 13 Insurer agrees to $800 million settlement in Boy Scouts bankruptcy By Randall Chase, Associated Press Attorneys in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case have reached a tentative settlement under which one of the organization's largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse. Continue reading
Nov 10 Judge approves $626 million settlement for Flint residents By Ed White, Associated Press A judge in Michigan has approved a $626 million settlement for Flint residents and others who were exposed to lead-contaminated water. Continue reading
Jul 07 Suez Canal releases hulking Ever Given vessel after settlement deal By Samy Magdy, Mohamed Salah, Associated Press Egyptian authorities announced the release Wednesday of a hulking shipping vessel that had blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week earlier this year. Continue reading
Mar 12 Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle Floyd family lawsuit By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continued in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a white former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death. Continue reading
Dec 09 Michigan will borrow $600 million for Flint water settlement By David Eggert, Associated Press Under the bipartisan legislation up for a vote Wednesday, the loan from a state economic development fund would cost more than $1 billion to repay over 30 years — $35 million annually. Continue reading
Sep 30 Judge approves $800 million Las Vegas shooting settlement By Ken Ritter, Associated Press A judge in Nevada has approved a total of $800 million in payouts from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the Las Vegas Strip shooting that was the deadliest in… Continue reading
Jul 14 Judge rejects tentative $19M Weinstein deal with accusers By Associated Press A $19 million settlement between Harvey Weinstein and some of his accusers was rejected Tuesday by a judge. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 7:43 What does a $260 million settlement suggest for future opioid drug cases? Monday was supposed to be the start of a landmark trial against drug companies and distributors. But before arguments could start, several companies announced a $260 million settlement with two Ohio counties. With lawsuits still pending from thousands of communities,… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: Another tropical system hits the northern Bahamas In our news wrap Friday, a new tropical weather system has hit the northern islands of the Bahamas, with forecasts calling for up to four inches of rain and winds of 30 miles per hour. The storm complicates relief efforts… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 6:49 $3 billion from Sacklers ‘just a down payment’ on opioid debt, says Conn. attorney general The American opioid crisis has left a lethal mark. Experts estimate as many as 400,000 people may have died from overdoses and related problems in the past several decades. Now, more than 20 states appear to have reached a comprehensive… Continue watching