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Activision Blizzard Settles Discrimination Claims for $54 Million

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 Business

Gaming giant Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay around $54 million to settle discrimination claims made by California’s civil rights agency on behalf of female employees. The settlement addresses allegations of pay disparities and the denial of promotion opportunities for women, as well as ongoing sexual harassment. The lawsuit has had negative consequences for Activision Blizzard, resulting in Microsoft’s successful takeover bid. The settlement is still subject to court approval. This follows previous settlements made by Activision Blizzard for sexual harassment and discrimination claims brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PacifiCorp to Pay $299 Million in Settlement for Oregon Wildfires

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Business

Electricity utility PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $299 million to settle a lawsuit filed by 463 individuals who were affected by the devastating wildfires that took place in southern Oregon in 2020. The settlement comes after PacifiCorp lost a similar lawsuit earlier this year. The utility faced various lawsuits accusing it of negligence for not shutting off power during a windstorm, resulting in multiple wildfires. The settlement brings an end to three years of legal battles related to the Archie Creek fire. This is a smaller settlement compared to the damages awarded in a previous case. PacifiCorp plans to appeal the previous verdict, and more trials are scheduled for next year. The settlement helps the utility avoid the risk of facing further trials and paying additional damages.

Google and Match Group Settle Antitrust Case: What You Need to Know

November 1, 2023November 22, 2023 Technology

Google and Match Group have settled their antitrust lawsuit before it could go to trial. As part of the settlement, Google will return $40 million to Match and both parties have dropped all claims against each other. Match has also agreed to use Google’s User Choice Billing program, starting March 31, 2024. This allows users to choose between Google’s billing system and the developer’s system. Google’s fees for recurring subscriptions and one-off payments will be 15% and 30% respectively if the user chooses its system. However, Match’s payments for using its own alternative system will result in lower fees of 11% and 26% for recurring subscriptions and one-off payments.

A&W settles for $15M over misleading ad claims: Deadline to file for compensation

October 15, 2023November 11, 2023 Technology

A&W Concentrate and Keurig Dr. Pepper have settled a $15 million lawsuit over misleading marketing statements about vanilla used in their root beer and cream soda. Consumers who purchased certain A&W products between Feb. 7, 2016, and June 2, 2023, may be eligible to submit a claim. The settlement offers compensation based on proof of purchase, with payments ranging from $5.50 to $25 per household. Claims must be submitted or postmarked by Oct. 18, 2023, and any payments would be issued after the final approval hearing on Oct. 19, 2023.