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SCOTUS Clears Way for 'Reverse Discrimination' Cases

Unanimous decision sides with woman who said she was demoted because she's straight

(Newser) - A unanimous Supreme Court made it easier Thursday to bring lawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claims she didn't get a job and then was demoted because she's straight. The justices' decision affects lawsuits in 20 states and the District of Columbia where,...

Anthropic Trained Chatbot With Reddit Comments, Lawsuit Says

AI company has argued before it was using others' material legally

(Newser) - The social media platform Reddit has sued the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing it of illegally "scraping" the comments of Reddit users to train its chatbot Claude. Reddit claims that Anthropic has used automated bots to access Reddit's content despite being asked not to do so, and "...

Snack Giant Sues Aldi Over 'Copycat' Packaging
Those Aldi Cookies
Aren't Oreos
Jun 3, 2025 9:50 AM CDT

Those Aldi Cookies Aren't Oreos

But 'copycat' packaging might confuse consumers, Mondelez says in new suit against grocery chain

(Newser) - The maker of Oreo cookies and other popular snacks is suing Aldi, accusing the supermarket chain of creating "copycat" packaging that "blatantly" infringes on its own trademarks for various brands. Per NBC News , the 72-page complaint filed in May by the Mondelez International conglomerate alleges that the Aldi...

Honolulu Cops Arrest the Innocent to Hit Quotas: Lawsuit

ACLU of Hawaii alleges cops benefit by arresting sober drivers for DUI

(Newser) - Honolulu police say they've launched an internal investigation following claims that they've been arresting people "without probable cause and/or without due process." The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a lawsuit in state court on Thursday, claiming officers have been unlawfully arresting sober drivers to...

Judge Rejects Claim Over Origin of Flamin' Hot Cheetos

But Richard Montañez is given a chance to amend lawsuit claiming he is the inventor

(Newser) - The long-contested legend that Richard Montañez invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos while working as a janitor at Frito-Lay hit a major legal snag this week. A federal judge dismissed Montañez's fraud and defamation lawsuit against Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, though he left the door open for Montañez...

Deaf Nonprofit Sues White House Over MIA Interpreters

National Association of the Deaf says WH should make sign language available once more for events

(Newser) - A deaf advocacy nonprofit has filed a complaint against the White House over the latter's sudden removal of sign language interpreters at press conferences and other public events since President Trump once again assumed the Oval Office in January. "Defendants are now denying hundreds of thousands of deaf...

Suit: Stunt Double Traumatized by Kevin Costner Rape Scene

Devyn LaBella says she didn't consent to unscripted shoot that violated rules

(Newser) - Kevin Costner has been sued by a stunt performer on his Horizon sequel , who claims she had to perform in a "violent" unscripted rape scene without the required notice, consent, or participation of an intimacy coordinator. Devyn LaBella was the lead stunt double for Ella Hunt, who plays Juliette...

X Funds for Content Creators Went to a Click Farm

Platform sues, seeking return of funds, end of engagement scheme using fake accounts

(Newser) - In a case that exposes the vulnerabilities of online revenue programs, a Vietnamese click farm is accused of siphoning funds from Elon Musk's X by using fake accounts and stolen identities to generate bogus engagement—and hefty payouts. Now, X is fighting back in court, alleging a sweeping...

Supreme Court Won't Hear Case on Teen's T-Shirts

Seventh-grader was barred from wearing shirt that read: 'There are only two genders'

(Newser) - The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case brought on behalf of a middle schooler and his T-shirts. As NBC News reports, the unidentified seventh-grader in Middleborough, Massachusetts, was sent home from school in 2023 when he showed up to class wearing a T-shirt with the slogan "...

NPR Sues White House Over 'Textbook Retaliation'

Broadcaster says Trump administration isn't being subtle about cutting off funding, 'comes as a wolf'

(Newser) - National Public Radio promised to fight a presidential executive order cutting off its federal funding, and now that's exactly what it's doing. The public broadcaster—which, along with PBS, was targeted by President Trump's executive order earlier this month accusing them of being "biased media"—...

Whataburger Customer Sues Over Onions on Burger
Whataburger Customer Sues
Over Onions on Burger
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May 24, 2025 12:30 PM CDT

Whataburger Customer Sues Over Onions on Burger

Man says incorrect order resulted in allergic reaction

(Newser) - A Texas man who ordered his hamburger at Whataburger without onions, only to receive a burger with onions, is now suing the fast food chain after he says he experienced an allergic reaction. Demery Ardell Wilson says the July 2024 incident resulted in "serious personal injuries," and he...

Harvard Returns Fire Over Latest White House Move

School files lawsuit over Trump administration's decision to bar foreign students there

(Newser) - Harvard has responded to the latest salvo from the Trump administration —with another lawsuit. The university sued on Friday, a day after the White House announced the school could no longer enroll international students, reports the New York Times .
  • "We condemn this unlawful and unwarranted action," wrote
...

JLo Sued for Using Paparazzi Photos ... of Herself

Photographer, paparazzi agency demanding up to $300K for each photo

(Newser) - Jennifer Lopez just got sued for sharing photos ... of herself. The photos of Lopez at a Hollywood party the night before January's Golden Globes were not Lopez's own to share, according to the photographer and paparazzi agency behind the twin lawsuits. They say Lopez failed to get permission...

Salt-N-Pepa Sue to Reclaim Rights to Their Music

Universal Music Group claims recordings aren't subject to copyright termination

(Newser) - Revolutionary hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa is suing their record label, alleging they were "maliciously punished for daring to assert their rights" to their music. Under the US Copyright Act, artists can reclaim control of their music rights after 35 years, even if they had signed away those rights. Salt-N-Pepa say...

On NYC's Billionaires' Row, a 'Far-Reaching Fraud'

Condo owners sue over condition of building at 432 Park Ave., which they say has 'thousands' of cracks

(Newser) - In 2015, the nearly 1,400-foot-tall high rise at 432 Park Avenue was completed, a luxury "pencil tower" to join the others dotting the Manhattan skyline, including on so-called Billionaires' Row. Now, owners of condo units at that address are suing, claiming the skyscraper is plagued by various flaws,...

Smokey Robinson Now Is Under Criminal Investigation

Lawyers for Motown star says he'll cooperate, as do lawyers for women who accuse him of rape

(Newser) - After being accused of rape in a lawsuit, Smokey Robinson now is under criminal investigation. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department made the announcement Thursday, saying the investigation is in its early stages, NBC News reports. Lawyers for the four former housekeepers who sued Robinson said the women welcome...

How to Get Your Share of Apple's $95M Siri Settlement

Claims open for devices on which Siri was activated without consent

(Newser) - Apple users who had private conversations accidentally picked up by Siri may now claim part of a $95 million settlement. The payout follows a class action lawsuit alleging Apple recorded users without consent and shared those audio clips with outside contractors. The affected period covers Sept. 17, 2014, through...

After Subpoena, Swift's Team Distances Her From Lively Film

Representatives for singer, actress accuse Justin Baldoni of playing to tabloids

(Newser) - The back-and-forth legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni now officially involves Taylor Swift. The pop star, a longtime friend of Lively's, has been subpoenaed as a witness in the case that began with the actress' allegations of harassment committed by her costar and director on the set...

Judge: Trump Needs Congress' OK to Slash Federal Agencies

Temporary restraining order mandates much of the downsizing going on must stop for the moment

(Newser) - The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday. San Francisco Judge Susan Illston issued the emergency order in a lawsuit filed last week by labor unions and cities, one of multiple legal challenges to President Trump's efforts to...

UnitedHealth Faces Investor Lawsuit After CEO's Killing

Roberto Faller alleges that earnings forecasts hid the impact of Brian Thompson's death

(Newser) - UnitedHealth Group is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from an investor who alleges the company was misleading about its financial outlook following the December killing of CEO Brian Thompson, reports CBS News . The suit, filed Wednesday by investor Roberto Faller in the Southern District of New York, claims UnitedHealth...

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