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Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sue Amazon over inflated advertising prices
“That is patently false,” Amazon said.
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Selena Gomez asks judge to dismiss ‘absurd' fraud claims over mental health startup
The request comes two weeks after investors in Wondermind filed a lawsuit alleging they were misled into investing nearly $1.2 million in the 2021 start-up.
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Blake Lively awarded $400,000 in legal fees over dismissed Justin Baldoni lawsuit
Lively had been seeking $8 million in fees over the lengthy legal battle related to allegations of on-set misconduct.
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Meta settles social media addiction case for $18 billion
Under an $18 billion settlement agreement, Meta said it will add new protections for its youngest users. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
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Meta to pay $17.1 billion to settle social media addiction lawsuit
The attorneys general of Connecticut and California praised a proposed $17.1 billion settlement with Meta that they say will bring major changes aimed at protecting children and teens on Instagram and Facebook.
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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to settle a social media addiction lawsuit for up to $18 billion.
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Former child star Raquel Lee Bolleau alleges sexual assault on Disney Channel movie set
Bolleau was 14 at the time of the alleged attacks, which she said unfolded during the filming of the Disney Channel movie, “The Poof Point.”
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Woman alleges Wendy's meal caused foodborne illness, led to $93K in medical bills
A Chicago woman has filed a lawsuit against Wendy’s, alleging she became ill after eating a meal from the fast-food chain that was delivered via DoorDash and resulted in more than $90,000 in medical bills, according to a court complaint.
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New lawsuit filed against state parks superintendent accused of recording employees
A second lawsuit overing 10 alleged victims has been filed against a former State Parks Superintendent who is accused of secretly recording employees. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
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Eric André and Clayton English settle lawsuit over drug search program at Atlanta airport
The lawsuit, filed in October 2022, alleged they were racially profiled and illegally stopped by Clayton County police.
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Disney and ABC sue FCC, seeking to stop early license renewal process
The Walt Disney Company and ABC sued the FCC, seeking to stop an early license renewal process that they say is an attack by the Trump administration.
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Family of NYC fashion designer found dead on Montauk boat to file wrongful death lawsuit
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family is seeking $50 million in damages from Christopher Durnan, who was with the 33-year-old when she died last year.
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Woman sues Yankees for $10M after getting struck in the head by a bat
A New Jersey woman is suing the New York Yankees after a bat flew into the stands and struck her in the head, which she says gave her a brain injury.
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Court orders Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health, safety on its platforms
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
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Why Buc-ee's is facing backlash over this beaver lawsuit
Buc-ee’s is suing Beaver’s Mini Mart, a small business in Beavercreek, Ohio, claiming its beaver logo infringes on the chain’s trademark.
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New Mexico sues Todd Blanche and DOJ, alleging they blocked state's Epstein probe
The lawsuit alleges that the U.S. Department of Justice stonewalled the New Mexico attorney general’s criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and others.
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Capital One court filing discloses why bank shut down Trump accounts in 2021
President Donald Trump alleges that Capital One illegally closed his accounts for political reasons. Capital One wants the lawsuit dismissed.
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New York sues Kalshi, alleging it's an ‘illegal gambling operation'
Kalshi and other prediction market platforms argue they are federally licensed and regulated, and that states have no authority to govern them.
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification' technology
Elon Musk’s company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow sues his mother for $1.2 million in prenup dispute
Tenisha Warner, the widow of “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, is suing the late actor’s mother for breach of contract involving the couple’s prenuptial agreement.