Eli Lilly has filed lawsuits against medical spas and online vendors for allegedly selling unauthorized versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in its weight-loss medication, Zepbound. This action comes despite the recent resolution of the FDA-declared tirzepatide injection shortage. Eli Lilly argues that these vendors are offering counterfeit products without FDA approval and are engaging in misleading advertising practices.
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s lawsuit alleging retaliation from former President Donald Trump over a tell-all book. The decision upholds a previous ruling that limited individuals’ ability to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. This development has positively impacted shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, with DJT shares trading higher following the news.
Yahya Assiri, a prominent Saudi dissident living in exile in Britain, is suing Saudi Arabia in London’s High Court, alleging his electronic devices were targeted with Pegasus and other spyware between 2018 and 2020. The lawsuit marks another legal challenge against a Gulf state in English courts over the use of spyware against dissidents.
A Connecticut jury has found Johnson & Johnson liable for $15 million in a case alleging that the company’s talc powder caused a man to develop mesothelioma. The verdict comes as J&J faces thousands of similar lawsuits and seeks to resolve claims related to ovarian and gynecological cancers through a bankruptcy settlement.
Phillips 66 faces a $604.9 million verdict in a trade secrets lawsuit filed by Propel Fuels. While the company plans to appeal and denies wrongdoing, it also announced the closure of its Los Angeles refinery in 2025. The news comes as PSX stock has enjoyed a strong performance in the past year, and the company’s plans for the future are likely to be closely watched by investors.
James Howells, who accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin worth over half a billion dollars, is suing the Newport City Council in a desperate attempt to retrieve his lost fortune. Howells hopes the lawsuit will pressure the council into allowing him to excavate the landfill where the hard drive is buried.
A British woman, Karen Conaghan, lost a lawsuit against her former employer, International Airlines Group (IAG), after claiming the absence of a farewell card constituted a breach of equality law. The court found that the card was not presented because only three people signed it, and colleagues felt it would be insulting to give such a card. The case also revealed numerous complaints filed by Conaghan, which were dismissed by the court.
Kanye West is facing serious accusations from his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who alleges he drugged and raped her at a party years ago. The lawsuit also claims that West exploited his position to create a situation where he could assault Pisciotta again. This development comes as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who hosted the party in question, is facing his own legal battles for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering.
Thirteen US states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of using manipulative techniques to keep young users engaged for extended periods and potentially harming their mental health. The suits also allege TikTok misrepresented the effectiveness of its content moderation efforts. This legal action comes amidst growing concerns over TikTok’s impact on young users and could potentially lead to a ban or sale of the app in the US.
Nintendo is taking legal action against Modded Hardware, a company accused of providing tools and pirated games for Nintendo Switch consoles. The lawsuit claims Modded Hardware facilitated the creation and distribution of pirated games, despite previous warnings. The case is ongoing, with the accused denying any wrongdoing.
