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1:22pm, 23rd April, 2019

Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices

Two Nigerian-American brothers wrapped up in Jussie Smollett's Chicago hate-crime hoax sued the "Empire" actor's lawyers on Tuesday, accusing them of defamation for insisting they had "criminally attacked" the actor even after police conclu...

Sri Lanka's wartime defense chief sued in U.S. over alleged torture and murder

1:23pm, 10th April, 2019

World

Sri Lanka's wartime defense chief sued in U.S. over alleged torture and murder

Sri Lanka's former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who oversaw the crushing of Tamil Tiger rebels under his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa's rule a decade ago, is being sued in two cases in the United States for his alleged role in torture...

The Weeknd sued by British songwriters over 'A Lonely Night'

8:20pm, 3rd April, 2019

Entertainment

The Weeknd sued by British songwriters over 'A Lonely Night'

Canadian singer The Weeknd has been sued by three British songwriters over allegations he copied their work to produce his hit "A Lonely Night," according to U.S. court documents.

U.S. government sued for access to auto tariff probe report

12:06pm, 21st March, 2019

Politics

U.S. government sued for access to auto tariff probe report

A conservative group has sued the U.S. government for access to a report on whether auto imports pose a big enough security risk to justify hefty tariffs on the sector, part of a growing chorus demanding a copy of the document.

Harvard sued by descendant of U.S. slave photographed in 19th century

2:54pm, 20th March, 2019

US

Harvard sued by descendant of U.S. slave photographed in 19th century

A descendant of an American slave on Wednesday sued Harvard University to gain possession of photos of her great-great-great grandfather that the school commissioned in 1850 on behalf of a professor trying to prove the inferiority of black people.

10:14pm, 6th March, 2019

Business

Sears is sued over 'Craftsman' brand

Sears is back into court, less than one month after emerging from bankruptcy protection.

Australia's Cardinal Pell sued for alleged child abuse in 1970s

9:34pm, 6th March, 2019

World

Australia's Cardinal Pell sued for alleged child abuse in 1970s

Australia's Cardinal George Pell, in jail awaiting sentencing on five child sex offences, is being sued in the Supreme Court of Victoria for another alleged child abuse offense.

Facebook sued by Russian firm linked to woman charged by U.S. prosecutors

5:33pm, 20th November, 2018

World

Facebook sued by Russian firm linked to woman charged by U.S. prosecutors

A Russian company whose accountant was charged by federal prosecutors for attempting to meddle in U.S. elections sued Facebook Inc on Tuesday, claiming it is a legitimate news firm and its Facebook account should be restored.

U.S. government, but not Trump, can be sued over climate: judge

5:04pm, 15th October, 2018

Politics

U.S. government, but not Trump, can be sued over climate: judge

A group of young Americans suing the federal government over lack of action to fight climate change can proceed with their lawsuit, but U.S. President Donald Trump cannot be named as a defendant, a federal judge ruled on Monday.

Trump administration sued over Arkansas' Medicaid work requirements

5:18pm, 14th August, 2018

US

Trump administration sued over Arkansas' Medicaid work requirements

Advocacy groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging the decision by President Donald Trump's administration to allow Arkansas to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients in the state.

Women who sued J&J declare victory after $4.69 billion talc verdict

2:47pm, 19th July, 2018

US

Women who sued J&J declare victory after $4.69 billion talc verdict

A woman who claimed her cancer was caused by using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder for decades said she believes justice was served after a jury found the company should pay her and 21 other women $4.69 billion in damages.