Lawsuits: News
27 Jun 2024
K-PopEXO-CBX members escalate legal feud with counter-suit against SM
EXO-CBX members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have escalated their legal tussle with former agency SM Entertainment (SME) by filing a counter-lawsuit.
25 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMajor record labels sue AI music start-ups for copyright infringement
The world's top record companies, Universal Music Group Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records have filed lawsuits against AI music generators Suno and Udio.
22 Jun 2024
Alec Baldwin'Rust' armorer exempted from testifying in Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial over the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will proceed as scheduled, ruled New Mexico Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer.
18 Jun 2024
Elon MuskNeuralink sued for unsafe work conditions and pregnancy discrimination
Elon Musk's Neuralink, a brain-computer interface start-up, is facing a lawsuit from ex-employee Lindsay Short.
16 Jun 2024
Akshay KumarDigangana Suryavanshi slaps 'Show Stopper' makers with defamation notice
Actor Digangana Suryavanshi has initiated legal proceedings against the creators of Zeenat Aman's series Show Stopper, following allegations of her "extorting money" from producers.
13 Jun 2024
TechnologyGaming giant Steam faces £656M lawsuit in UK: Here's why
Valve Corporation, the parent company of Steam, the world's largest PC gaming platform, is facing a £656 million lawsuit in the UK.
08 Jun 2024
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein appeals LA rape conviction after NY verdict overturned
The disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has appealed to overturn his rape and sexual assault conviction in Los Angeles.
07 Jun 2024
Netflix'Baby Reindeer's alleged real Martha files $170M lawsuit against Netflix
Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey has lodged a $170M defamation and negligence lawsuit against streaming giant Netflix.
04 Jun 2024
SamsungSamsung files lawsuit against Oura ahead of Galaxy Ring launch
Samsung has initiated a lawsuit against Finnish start-up Oura, aiming to circumvent potential intellectual property disputes linked to the launch of the Galaxy Ring.
04 Jun 2024
YeYe hit with new lawsuit for sexual harassment by ex-assistant
Controversial rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is embroiled in a lawsuit filed by his ex-executive assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.
31 May 2024
MadonnaMadonna faces lawsuit for subjecting fans to 'pornography' on stage
Madonna is facing a class action lawsuit filed by a fan named Justen Lipeles in California.
29 May 2024
BaseballBaseball legend Roberto Clemente's family accused of reselling life story
A lawsuit has been filed in LA Superior Court involving late baseball legend Roberto Clemente.
24 May 2024
Johnson & JohnsonCancer victims file lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson: Here's why
A group of cancer victims has initiated a class action lawsuit against healthcare behemoth, Johnson & Johnson (J&J).
23 May 2024
Apple'Killers of the Flower Moon' costume-designer alleges mistreatment, sues Apple
Kristi Marie Hoffman, an Assistant Costume Designer (ACD) for the film Killers of the Flower Moon, has filed a lawsuit against Apple Studios, the Costume Designers Guild (CDG), and costume designer Jacqueline West.
22 May 2024
HollywoodAll called-off deals, company break-ups amid Diddy's sexual assault allegations
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the renowned hip-hop mogul, is currently facing significant business fallout.
20 May 2024
South KoreaKang Daniel files lawsuit against KONNECT investor for alleged fraud
Kang Daniel, the founder of KONNECT Entertainment, has initiated legal proceedings against a significant shareholder of the agency.
20 May 2024
Music IndustrySean 'Diddy' Combs publicly apologizes for 2016 assault on ex-girlfriend
American rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has publicly apologized for assaulting his then-girlfriend, R&B singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, in a 2016 incident.
19 May 2024
Music IndustryNo charges for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2016 assault case
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs will not be prosecuted for a 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura.
18 May 2024
Music Industry2016 surveillance footage shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie
A surveillance video from 2016, recently obtained by CNN, shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
14 May 2024
TeslaTesla settles with ex-employee allegedly fired for reporting sexual misconduct
Tesla has successfully settled a lawsuit filed by Tyonna Turner, a former factory employee.
07 May 2024
Amazon Studios'Road House': Amazon, MGM, United Artists counter-sue in copyright clash
The ongoing copyright dispute over the 1986 film Road House and its 2024 remake has taken a fresh twist.
05 May 2024
TeslaTesla sues Indian battery manufacturer for alleged trademark infringement
Tesla, the globally recognized electric vehicle giant, has filed a lawsuit against an Indian battery maker, Tesla Powers India Private Limited.
01 May 2024
Johnson & JohnsonJ&J proposes to settle talc cancer lawsuits for $6.5 billion
Johnson & Johnson has proposed a $6.475 billion settlement to resolve numerous lawsuits, alleging that its talc-based products, including baby powder, contain asbestos and have caused ovarian cancer in users.
01 May 2024
GoogleGoogle sued for copyright infringement by artists in US
A group of artists, including photographer Jingna Zhang, and illustrators Sarah Andersen, Jessica Fink, and Hope Larson, have initiated legal proceedings against Google.
01 May 2024
Sexual AssaultPaula Abdul's lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe set for 2025 trial
The sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by Grammy-winning artist Paula Abdul (61) against Nigel Lythgoe (74) is scheduled for trial on July 28, 2025.
28 Apr 2024
YeYe faces lawsuit over 'discrimination, wrongful termination' against Black employee
Controversial rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is once again in the legal spotlight, this time due to a lawsuit filed by Benjamin Deshon Provo, a former security guard at Donda Academy, Ye's private school.
23 Apr 2024
United KingdomGrindr facing lawsuit for sharing users' HIV status, sexual preference
Grindr, a popular dating app, is currently facing a lawsuit in London, over accusations of sharing users' private data with advertising firms without their consent.
22 Apr 2024
David BeckhamDavid Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg over $10M fitness deal loss
Soccer legend David Beckham has filed a lawsuit against Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg over an alleged loss of more than $10M.
20 Apr 2024
OpenAIOpenAI denies Elon Musk's lawsuit allegations, seeks dismissal in court
OpenAI has refuted allegations made by one of its initial investors, Elon Musk.
16 Apr 2024
MetaZuckerberg dodges personal liability in Meta addiction lawsuits in US
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has successfully avoided personal liability in approximately two dozen lawsuits.
12 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpEx-DWAC boss from before Trump Media merger suing new chief
Patrick Orlando, the ex-CEO of Digital World Acquisition (DWAC), has launched a legal battle against his successor, Eric Swider.
03 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpTrump Media sues co-founders of Truth Social: Here's why
Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social and controlled by former President Donald Trump, has registered a lawsuit against co-founders Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss.
28 Mar 2024
Bombay High CourtT-Series slams Reliance Entertainment's non-payment claims; issues statement
T-Series and Reliance Entertainment are at loggerheads over a non-payment dispute.
27 Mar 2024
NetflixNetflix's bid to dismiss 'Inventing Anna' defamation lawsuit rejected
Netflix's attempt to have a defamation lawsuit related to the Shonda Rhimes miniseries, Inventing Anna, dismissed was unsuccessful on Tuesday.
12 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMidjourney bans Stability AI from using its service: Here's why
Midjourney, a generative AI company, has imposed an indefinite ban on all employees of its rival firm, Stability AI, from using its service.
11 Mar 2024
K-PopATTRAKT CEO cleared of charges filed by ex-FIFTY FIFTY members
The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has opted not to pursue the breach of trust case filed by former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio, and Aran against ATTRAKT CEO Jeon Hong-joon.
08 Mar 2024
K-PopEx-LOONA member Chuu wins second trial against BlockBerry Creative
Chuu, a former member of the South Korean K-pop group LOONA, has won the second trial against her previous agency, BlockBerry Creative.
03 Mar 2024
AppleApple faces class action lawsuit over iCloud pricing, backup restrictions
Apple is currently facing a class action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of creating an illegal monopoly by inflating iCloud prices and limiting iPhone backups to its own service.
27 Feb 2024
Music IndustrySean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh assault allegations from music producer
Music industry titan Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a fresh sexual assault lawsuit, filed by producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones in a New York court on Monday (local time).
