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COVID-19 Litigation Against StubHub Split Between Arbitration and Courts Updated: Published by:

A federal judge ruled that consumers who used the StubHub mobile app must have their claims heard in court, while consumers who used the StubHub website must proceed through arbitration, except for certain California consumer law claims.

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Sony Interactive Entertainment Alleges Gender Discrimination and Bias Updated: Published by:

On Monday, November 22, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment. The complaint alleges that Sony "tolerates and cultivates" a workplace environment that discriminates against female employees.

Subway Continues to Battle Lawsuit Based on Tuna Products Updated: Published by:

Two California plaintiffs allege that the restaurant chain produces sandwiches, salads, and wraps that contain animal proteins other than tuna, deceiving customers about the contents of these products.

Cleveland Baseball Team Faces Trademark Lawsuit Over New Name Updated: Published by:

A roller derby team known as the Guardians argues that the Cleveland MLB team knowingly chose the same name as a replacement for their traditional but racially insensitive name.

Wrongfully Terminated Walmart Pharmacist Awarded $27 Million Judgment Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the Honorable Jesus G. Bernal of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, awarded Afrouz Nikmanesh a $27 million judgment in her wrongful termination lawsuit against Walmart. Nikmanesh, a pharmacist formerly employed by Walmart, alleged that the retail giant fired her in retaliation for…