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California appeals court upholds $86 million verdict in “Roundup” suit against Monsanto, Bayer

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A California appeals court on Monday upheld an $86 million verdict against The Monsanto Company, a subsidiary of German pharmaceutical and life sciences company, Bayer AG. The decision comes amidst a number of lawsuits filed against Monsanto, which Bayer inherited as the parent company.

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US federal judge significantly reduces damages in Tesla workplace racial harassment lawsuit

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Orrick of the US District Court of Northern California Wednesday reduced damages Tesla owed in a workplace racial harassment suit from $137 million to $15 million. Last October, worker Owen Diaz sued Tesla for violating California state law and 42 USC §1981 , which guarantees non-discrimination in the making of contracts.

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California judge orders new trial in Tesla racial discrimination lawsuit

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A federal judge in California Monday granted Tesla’s motion for a new trial in a former employee’s racial discrimination lawsuit. million in compensatory damages and $13.5 million in punitive damages. Plantiff Owen Diaz turned down an award of $15 million which was originally $137 million.

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Jury awards semiconductor manufacturer $40M in trade secrets case against rival

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A jury for the US District Court for the Northern District of California awarded Comet Technologies $40 million in damages on Wednesday, finding that a rival company had misappropriated trade secrets on equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips. Comet had sought compensatory damages of $32.5

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Farmers Owes $137M For Bias, Agent Name-Calling, Jury Told

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Ex-insurance agents' counsel asked a California jury during closings Wednesday to award $17.24 million in compensatory damages and $120 million in punitive damages against Farmers Group Inc.

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Apple sues Israel spyware company over privacy breaches

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While Apple claims that they have fixed weaknesses that were attacked by the software, it accuses NSO Group of violating federal law, California Business and Professional Code and breaching contract provisions with Apple. The company also seeks an accounting and deletion of all stolen data, as well punitive and compensatory damages.

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US and UK Rohingya refugees sue Facebook alleging dissemination of ‘hateful and dangerous misinformation’

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The causes of action in the suit include strict product liability and negligence, and specifically addresses the following questions of law: whether Facebook (i.e. ” Plaintiffs demand a jury trial.