What was the biggest lawsuit?

Tobacco Class Action Lawsuit
To this day, the largest class action settlement in history remains the $206 billion agreement reached between public prosecutors in the United States with Philip Morris and other major tobacco companies.
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What was the biggest lawsuit ever?

$206 billion

The largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history occurred in 1998 between the attorneys general of 46 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories, and the nation's four largest tobacco companies.
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What is the biggest lawsuit ever paid?

The 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement is also the biggest civil litigation settlement in US history. At USD246 billion, it is unlikely to be beaten any time soon. The case was brought against all the major tobacco companies by more than 40 US states.
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What was the biggest lawsuit won?

1. Tobacco settlements for $206 billion. In 1998, Philip Morris, RJ Reynolds, and two other tobacco companies agreed to a $206 billion settlement, at a minimum, covering medical costs for smoking-related illnesses. Attorneys general for 46 states participated in the settlement, providing annual payments over 25 years.
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Who has paid the biggest criminal fine in history?

Pfizer has often been reported as paying the largest criminal fine in history - with the pharmaceutical company falling foul of US regulators in 2009.
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Top 10 Biggest Lawsuits in History



What did Apple sue Samsung for?

During the latest damages retrial, in May in San Jose, a jury determined that Samsung had to pay Apple $539 million for infringing five patents with Android phones it sold in 2010 and 2011.
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How much will I get from the Apple settlement?

Important Dates. Under the proposed settlement, Apple will make a minimum, non-reversionary payment of $310,000,000 and a maximum payment of up to $500,000,000, depending on the number of claims submitted.
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Can you sue Walmart for falling?

If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident at Walmart, you have a right to sue. The law says that Walmart is required to provide a safe environment for its customers, and victims can recover substantial amounts of money for their injuries.
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How many times has Walmart been sued?

Walmart Injury Claims

Walmart gets sued nearly 20 times a day, close to 5,000 lawsuits each year. Many of these lawsuits have been brought by Walmart's employees, bringing employment discrimination and wage and hour claims, mostly involving overtime.
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Has anyone won a lawsuit against Walmart?

Woman Who Sued Walmart Over Shoplifting Arrest Is Awarded $2.1 Million. Lesleigh Nurse said she was wrongfully accused of stealing groceries from the Walmart in Semmes, Ala., in 2016. The retailer said it would contest the verdict. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
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Why do people sue Walmart?

Common Reasons Why People Sue Walmart

If there is a lack of maintenance, dirty store, or faulty carts that cause injury, you may be entitled to sue. If you are a customer/employee of Walmart and you've experienced harassment in-store that has made you susceptible to damages, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Is iCloud being sued?

Apple's $14.8 million iCloud storage settlement

Apple agreed to a $14.8 million settlement for the lawsuit alleging that “Apple breached its contract with users by storing iCloud data on third-party servers.” The company denies any wrongdoing, but opted to settle rather than go to court.
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How do I sue an Apple?

File a Complaint Form

Filing a complaint form is typically done at the county clerk's office in the small claims court nearest to you. Some of the details you will need to include in the document are the nature of your claim, the amount you are suing for, and the evidence you have to support your claim.
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What happen to iPhone 7?

iPhone 7 Discontinued

Apple stopped selling the iPhone 7 on September 10, 2019, following the debut of the new 2019 iPhone lineup.
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Is iPhone copying Samsung?

Apple had expressed gratitude to the jury for agreeing "that Samsung should pay for copying our products." The company said in a statement, "This case has always been about more than money." It further added, "Apple ignited the smartphone revolution with iPhone and it is a fact that Samsung blatantly copied our design. ...
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Who won Apple or Samsung?

On August 24, 2012 the jury returned a verdict largely favorable to Apple. It found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple's design and utility patents and had also diluted Apple's trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple $1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its counter suit.
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Did Apple lose the lawsuit?

A federal judge's split decision on Friday in the high-profile case between Apple and Epic Games, which stopped short of declaring Apple a monopoly but said it was anticompetitive, allowed parties on both sides of the argument to claim victory.
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How much has Pfizer paid out in lawsuits?

Pfizer Lawsuits

Pfizer paid $2.3 billion in fines, penalties, and settlement for illegal marketing claims.
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Who paid the largest criminal in history and why?

In one of the biggest fraud settlements in US history, Pfizer paid $2.3bn (£1.7bn) for false claims relating to now withdrawn Bextra pain medicine.
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What did Pfizer pay a criminal fine for?

WASHINGTON — The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle civil and criminal allegations that it had illegally marketed its painkiller Bextra, which has been withdrawn. It was the largest health care fraud settlement and the largest criminal fine of any kind ever.
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Is the Apple lawsuit real?

Apple has agreed to a $14.8 million settlement “for breach of contract regarding the iCloud Service that Apple provides to its users.” The crux of the case is that Apple breached the iCloud Terms and Conditions by storing iCloud user data using third-party servers rather than its own.
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Why is Apple sending out checks?

It's all part of a settlement the tech giant agreed to after they were sued for breaching their contract with users. The class action suit stems from the company's iCloud storage. While they offer 5GB of space for free, iPhone and iPad owners who need more have to pay at least $0.99 a month for a subscription.
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Is there a class-action lawsuit against Apple?

(Reuters) - A national plaintiffs' firm on Wednesday asked a U.S. appeals court in California to uphold a nearly $80 million legal-fee award that was part of a $310 million settlement resolving class claims over the performance of certain Apple Inc iPhones.
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Can you sue Walmart for messing up my car?

If you can show that Wal-Mart's failure to replace the oil cap caused damaged to your vehicle, you can make a claim with Wal-Mart for the cost to repair that damage.
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