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Judge awards PFAS lawyers almost $100M from Tyco, BASF settlements
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - It's nearly $100 million for lawyers pushing PFAS lawsuits on behalf of public water systems, as a federal judge has approved their request for fees from settlements with BASF and Tyco. -
BASF's settlement to resolve PFAS liabilities approved
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - BASF Corporation's proposed $316.5 million settlement with public water systems over chemicals known as PFAS has gained preliminary approval. -
Lawsuit blames Snapchat for suicide of 'happy, outgoing child' targeted by sexual predator
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of Snapchat faces wrongful death litigation after a 13-year-old boy killed himself after a sexual predator threatened to release explicit photos of him. -
Another suit alleges benzene in acne products at Walmart
FLORENCE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A South Carolina federal lawsuit alleges harmful ingredients in Walmart's Equate-brand acne treatment. -
Snapchat says it's not to blame for crash that killed teen girl
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Snapchat is attacking a wrongful death lawsuit that blames its Speed Filter for a fatal car accident in South Carolina. -
Lawyer fight breaks out in PFAS case with huge settlement on the line
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The lawyers who negotiated a $1 billion-plus settlement with DuPont and stand to take $95 million in fees want a federal judge to punish lawyers trying to stand in the way. -
Judge OKs big DuPont PFAS settlement; Lawyers wait on fees decision
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge is approving a $1.185 billion settlement with DuPont over chemicals known as PFAS, paving the way for lawyers to take about $935 million in fees from it and a related agreement with 3M. -
Lawyers want $840 million for work on 3M PFAS settlement
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Some of the nation's most prominent plaintiffs law firms are asking for $840 million in attorneys fees from a massive settlement with 3M over chemicals known as PFAS. -
Huge 3M PFAS settlement questioned by water wholesalers
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - With billions of dollars on the table, certain water wholesalers are wondering if they get anything from pending PFAS settlements. -
Insurers can't untangle themselves from massive PFAS litigation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Facing more than thousands of PFAS lawsuits, a maker of firefighting foam will get to continue trying to prove its insurers should have to pay their fair share. -
Judge tosses claims in lawsuit over sexual assault of cheerleaders
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) The South Carolina cheerleading gym alleged to have failed to supervise its coaches while they sexually assaulted minors has defeated parts of their lawsuit. -
Massive PFAS settlement gets preliminary approval from judge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge in South Carolina has given preliminary approval to 3M's $12.5 billion plan to settle lawsuits over chemicals known as PFAS. -
South Carolina to pay $79K after legislative caucus wins case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A caucus of South Carolina lawmakers will have their legal fees paid by the State after successfully challenging a prohibition on its activities. -
SnapChat sued in lawsuit over fatal car crash
AIKEN, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — A couple allege SnapChat's "Speed Filter" app encourages excessive speeding and caused their daughter's fatal car crash. -
States want changes to $12.5B PFAS settlement with 3M
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - State attorneys general want to hold up the $12.5 billion settlement 3M has reached with local water districts over chemicals known as PFAS over concerns the agreement doesn't go far enough. -
Man who organized cheerleading still faces supervision claims in lawsuit over sexual assaults
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The godfather of competitive cheerleading remains embroiled in a lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse of cheerleaders at a South Carolina gym. -
Caucus that challenged South Carolina law wants State to pay its lawyer fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys who succeeded in their lawsuit against South Carolina lawmakers are now seeking to have their fees and costs paid by the State. -
Sexually abused cheerleaders can't sue USA Cheer, judge rules
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - One of the many defendants caught up in litigation over sexual abuse at a South Carolina cheerleading gym has won dismissal. -
Varsity to face claims it let down cheerleaders who were sexually abused at South Carolina gym
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Litigation alleging sexual abuse of teenage cheerleaders in South Carolina will continue against Varsity Spirit, a worldwide operator of training camps and sanctioning bodies. -
Judge: Ethics law in South Carolina violates First Amendment rights of legislative caucuses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Lawmakers in South Carolina have won their lawsuit against part of state ethics law that kept them from various political activities.