#1 California Judge Refuses $2.25 Walmart Unpaid Overtime DealSan Bernardino, CA - An unpaid overtime lawsuit deal between Walmart and 1,700 workers appeared to be close to settling for $2.25 million after plaintiffs were instructed by a California federal judge to fix deficiencies in the settlement's distribution method. This second denial involves plaintiff Juan Garcia’s request for a $20,000 incentive award.
#3 Camp LeJeune in DenialSauk City, WI - More than 2,000 claims through the Camp Lejeune Family Member Program have been denied by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to VA officials, claims were filed by qualifying family members who lived at the North Carolina military base during 1953 to 1987. They were relying on compensation to cover their medical bills to treat serious illnesses associated with the contaminated water at Camp LeJeune.
#4 VA Settles Veteran PTSD Suicide Lawsuit for $1.7 MillionSouth Bend, IN - In May, the Department of Veterans Affairs agreed to settle a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by the family of Jason Moon for $1.7 million. Moon had served two tours as a medical evacuation crew member during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He shot himself to death in 2022 while at home with his wife and children. The medical malpractice lawsuit filed by his widow alleges that Moon had never been properly diagnosed or treated for severe post-traumatic stress syndrome at the South Bend Vet Center.
#5 Seroquel Side Effects for the ElderlyPearblossom, CA - Seroquel is a neuroleptic indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder—and like most drugs carries a host of Seroquel side effects, including diabetes, tardive dyskinesia and even birth defects. However, there is a little-known use for Seroquel off-label that concerned the daughter of one Alzheimer's patient for whom she was caring.
#6 United Airlines California Wage Statement SettlementLos Angeles, CA - Many of us don’t realize that by providing accurate and complete information in pay stubs, workers’ rights are protected. With that in mind, it helps to understand why a federal judge at the beginning of February granted preliminary approval of a whopping $53.5 million class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) settlement in a wage statement lawsuit filed by California-based United Airlines attendants. The settlement stems from Vidrio v. United Airlines, Inc. alleging the wage statements provided by United Airlines violated the California labor code.
#7 Reading Hospital Settles $32.5M Birth Injury LawsuitWest Reading, PA - A birth injury lawsuit filed in 2022 in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas alleging medical malpractice has been settled for $32.5 million with Reading Hospital. The medical malpractice complaint involved several medical errors that a jury was set to hear before the settlement was reached last month. Tragically, the now 5-year-old boy suffers from permanent neurological injuries: He is nonverbal, cortically blind, has cerebral palsy and has to be tube-fed. And he will need around-the-clock care for the rest of his life.
#8 A Comprehensive Guide to Moving Your Assets OffshoreSanta Clara, CA - In today’s global economy, moving assets offshore is becoming increasingly popular. Offshore assets refer to money, investments, or other financial holdings kept in a country other than the one you reside in. Many use this strategy to protect their wealth, reduce taxes, and increase privacy.
#9 The Ultimate Guide to Legal Car Window TintingSanta Clara, CA - With the summer weather from Alabama to Alaska getting hotter every year, many drivers are opting to add style and functionality to their vehicles with window tinting. Aside from adding a sleek, mysterious look to your car, tinted windows reduce glare, provide UV protection, and help keep the cabin cool. There are, however, several things to consider before tinting your car windows, such as state driving laws, choosing the right tinting product, and understanding medical exemptions. Let’s take a closer look at everything you need to know to make an informed decision.
#10 CA Supreme Court Considers whether Prop 22 is ConstitutionalSan Francisco, CA - Prop 22 classifies Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Now, after numerous appeals, the California Supreme Court is considering whether the bill is constitutional and over 1 million people in California could be impacted by this California labor decision.
