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Brazil court orders Microsoft to reinstate Xbox account and compensate user after repurchase advice
video-games7 hours ago

Brazil court orders Microsoft to reinstate Xbox account and compensate user after repurchase advice

A Brazilian small-claims court ordered Microsoft to restore a suspended Xbox account and all its games after the company told the hacked user to repurchase the library; Microsoft must pay about $400 (R$2,000) in damages and could face further penalties if it fails to comply within 15 days. The case, which centers on digital ownership of game accounts and related data, is a first‑instance decision and not a nationwide precedent.

Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case
technology3 days ago

Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case

Meta and other social platforms face a multi-state COPPA lawsuit accusing deceptive data practices. California and three other states seek up to about $1.4 trillion in damages, which Meta calls a “headline-seeking” figure that is “untethered from reality.” The case is part of a broader wave of child-privacy actions, involving about 29 states and potentially heading to trial in August, while Meta’s stock fluctuates as investors weigh AI and hardware investments.

Court orders release of Trump’s $5.8M verdict to Carroll
politics3 days ago

Court orders release of Trump’s $5.8M verdict to Carroll

A New York judge ordered the release, with interest, of about $5.8 million in damages that Trump owes E. Jean Carroll after a ruling finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her; Trump had sought to delay payment pending appeals, and Carroll’s claims arise from an alleged mid‑1990s incident at Bergdorf Goodman, with Trump appealing the release to a federal court of appeals.

Carroll presses for immediate $5.8M payout from Trump after Supreme Court denial
politics9 days ago

Carroll presses for immediate $5.8M payout from Trump after Supreme Court denial

E. Jean Carroll is pressing for an expedited payment of about $5.8 million after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation; the Supreme Court declined to overturn the $5 million verdict, allowing lower court rulings to stand. Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered Trump’s team to respond by July 7. Carroll’s lawyers accuse Trump of repeatedly delaying, and interest has pushed the payout from $5 million to roughly $5.8 million; the second related case awarding $83.3 million remains under review by the high court.

Carroll pushes for Trump to pay $5 million after Supreme Court denial
politics10 days ago

Carroll pushes for Trump to pay $5 million after Supreme Court denial

E. Jean Carroll has asked a judge to order Donald Trump to pay about $5 million in damages from the 2023 civil verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her; after the Supreme Court declined to review, the damages have risen to nearly $5.8 million with interest, and Carroll’s lawyers argue Trump has repeatedly delayed payment and must now comply.

Chris Brown hit with $12.9M damages verdict over guard dog attack
entertainment10 days ago

Chris Brown hit with $12.9M damages verdict over guard dog attack

A California jury awarded housekeeper Maria Avila about $12.9 million for injuries from a guard-dog attack at Chris Brown's Tarzana home, with Patricia Avila receiving $885,000 for emotional distress and Maria's husband Oscar Olivo $50,000; Brown admitted negligence but argued prior warnings and security needs, adding to his long history of legal issues.

Carroll asks court to force Trump to pay $5 million verdict
legal10 days ago

Carroll asks court to force Trump to pay $5 million verdict

Carroll seeks a Manhattan federal judge to order Trump to immediately pay about $5 million from a verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse in the 1990s and defaming her after she described the attack; the amount has grown to nearly $5.8 million with interest as Trump has pressed to delay payment, despite the Supreme Court declining to hear the appeal. He also faces an $83 million defamation award from a separate Manhattan case.

Chris Brown Hit With $13 Million Damages for LA Dog Mauling
courts-and-crime11 days ago

Chris Brown Hit With $13 Million Damages for LA Dog Mauling

California jurors awarded housekeeper Maria Avila $12.9 million for injuries from a December 2020 dog attack at Chris Brown’s Tarzana home, plus $885,000 to Avila’s sister for emotional distress and $50,000 to Avila’s husband; Brown and his company Black Pyramid LLC were found liable for negligence, totaling about $13 million after more than five years of litigation.

Lively seeks $200M+ in Baldoni civil case, slammed as 'pie in the sky' damages math
business2 months ago

Lively seeks $200M+ in Baldoni civil case, slammed as 'pie in the sky' damages math

Blake Lively is pursuing more than $200 million in a federal civil trial against Justin Baldoni, including $35 million for a never-made It Ends With Us sequel. Baldoni’s lawyers criticized the damages figure as “pie in the sky” and challenged an expert tied to the claim, while Lively contends a targeted online smear campaign damaged her career and two product launches. The case hinges on whether online backlash could be linked to her lost earnings, with experts expected to testify about damages to her hair-care line Blake Brown and beverage line Betty Booze. A judge is weighing expert admissibility ahead of the May trial date.

Cosby Civil Verdict Awards Woman $59.25 Million, Including $40 Million Punitive
us3 months ago

Cosby Civil Verdict Awards Woman $59.25 Million, Including $40 Million Punitive

A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $59.25 million in total damages (comprising $17.5 million in past damages and $1.75 million for future damages) plus $40 million in punitive damages in a second phase. Cosby’s attorney said they’ll appeal; Motsinger said the verdict brings accountability after more than 50 years.

Cosby hit with $59 million verdict in California civil case over 1972 assault
law3 months ago

Cosby hit with $59 million verdict in California civil case over 1972 assault

A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding a total of $59.25 million: $17.5 million in past damages, $1.75 million for future damages, and $40 million in punitive damages, after a two-week Santa Monica trial. Cosby’s lawyers said they will appeal. Motsinger described finally being heard after decades, as the case adds to the wave of #MeToo-era scrutiny surrounding Cosby and parallels earlier lawsuits and his overturned Pennsylvania conviction.