A retired couple in Texas faced a $100,000 lawsuit from their Homeowners Association (HOA) over flower beds, leading them to sell their home and leave the neighborhood. Despite removing the flowers, the HOA continued with the lawsuit, claiming the flowerbeds themselves were against regulations.
Richard Madeley has criticized Madonna after claiming he had to wait six hours for an interview with the pop icon. The ITV presenter said that the wait wasn’t worth it because Madonna was “weird”. Madeley recalled an interview with the “Vogue” superstar years ago with his wife Judy Finnigan, noting that Madonna was six hours late for the interview. “It didn’t start until about one in the morning,” Madeley said. “I was so angry.” Madonna’s tardiness has been a consistent issue, with fans filing legal action against her for being late to concerts, such as the recent case of three fans suing her for being two hours late in Washington DC. Madonna’s management team has defended her, stating that the delay was due to a technical issue during soundcheck.
Madonna faces another lawsuit over alleged late concert starts and accusations of lip-syncing during her ‘Celebration Tour’ shows. Ticketholders in Washington D.C. claim she arrived on stage two hours late at gigs at the Capital One Arena, despite a scheduled start time of 8:30pm. The suit also alleges the arena was uncomfortably hot and that Madonna refused to lower the temperature. Additionally, the lawsuit accuses Madonna of lip-syncing parts of her performances, which the plaintiffs claim constitutes false advertising. Madonna and Live Nation have not yet responded to the new claims.
California is nearing the end of a two-year investigation into Exxon Mobil on allegations of plastic pollution, and the state will soon decide whether to sue the oil giant. California’s Attorney General has indicated that a lawsuit is a likely outcome. This news comes as the United Nations discusses a potential plastics ban to reduce ocean and landfill waste, which Exxon has opposed.
Baltimore City has filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of a cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials argue that the ship was unseaworthy and had a history of electrical problems. The crash killed two bridge workers, with two more still missing and presumed dead. Baltimore City is seeking unlimited liability for damages, which could exceed $100 million.
David Beckham has sued his former neighbor and friend, Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg, over an alleged $10 million loss from the embattled fitness franchise F45. The lawsuit claims that Beckham was promised shares in F45 as part of a celebrity endorsement deal but that the shares were withheld until after the company’s stock price plummeted. Wahlberg has denied the allegations and asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed.
A Tallahassee judge has ordered Florida State University (FSU) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to enter mediation in a high-profile lawsuit that could impact the league’s future. The case centers on FSU’s desire to leave the ACC and explore more lucrative options, such as the Big Ten Conference. The ACC has filed motions to dismiss, arguing that the case should be heard in Charlotte and that a confidential TV deal should remain private. FSU seeks to have the case heard in Tallahassee and the documents unsealed.
A federal jury has determined that BNSF Railway, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, contributed to the deaths of two individuals who were exposed to asbestos decades ago through tainted mining material shipped through Libby, Montana. The jury awarded $4 million each in compensatory damages to the estates of the victims, who passed away in 2020. However, punitive damages were not granted due to a lack of evidence suggesting intentional or indifferent actions by BNSF. The trial represents the first of several lawsuits filed against the railroad company over its previous operations in the Libby community.
A performer has filed a lawsuit against Cirque du Soleil following a 2023 incident in which he was paralyzed during the ‘O’ show. The performer, Kyle Mitrione, dove into a moving platform during the new ‘Island’ act and fractured his neck and spine, resulting in complete quadriplegia. The lawsuit alleges that the act lacked adequate synchronization between music cues and performers, leading to the platform being in Mitrione’s path when he dove. Cirque du Soleil has declined to comment on the matter, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined the company for failing to provide proper safety measures during the show.
Former soccer superstar David Beckham has filed a lawsuit against actor Mark Wahlberg for alleged misleading business dealings involving their joint venture in a fitness company called F45 Training. Beckham claims he suffered $10 million in losses due to undelivered stocks and is also suing F45 founders. Wahlberg has denied the accusations, calling them “fraudulent conduct.” The outcome of the legal battle is yet to be determined.
