Lawsuits

Ex-Chicago FBI chief sues alleging scapegoat role in Broadview case

Ex-Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sued Patel, Blanche, Boutros, the FBI and DOJ on Nov. 2, 2026, alleging he was forced out as a scapegoat for the Broadview Six collapse.

Judge dismisses DOJ suit for Harvard admissions data on procedural grounds

Judge Myong J. Joun dismissed the DOJ's Harvard admissions-data suit without prejudice on Nov. 2, 2026, writing it does not decide whether Harvard discriminated.

GM agrees to $220 million driver-data settlement

GM will pay $220 million to 36 states over claims it sold Smart Driver data to insurers. “People bought a car, not a tracking device,” Oregon AG Dan Rayfield said.

Wingtech shares plunge after Nexperia sues over China chip supply

Trump to Appeal Dismissal of Wall Street Journal Suit

A U.S. judge warned that President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a 2024 Panorama documentary could be dismissed if he fails to provide requested documents by Nov. 23. The judge also ordered him to list documents withheld on privilege grounds by Nov. 5; Trump must separately sit for a deposition by Dec. 11.

Judge Allows McDonald’s McRib Lawsuit to Proceed

Judge Perry: plaintiffs' understanding of 'McRib' is 'not unreasonable or fanciful.' Deception, fraud and unjust-enrichment claims proceed.

FTC, States Sue Toast Over Alleged Hidden Fees

FTC and eight states sued Toast on Oct. 29, 2026 over alleged hidden fees and subscription traps; one consumer was reportedly charged $5,318.87 to exit.

Judge weighs removing Letitia James from Cornell probe over posts

KEY Oct. 29: Judge Farrell weighs removing AG Letitia James over Sept. 28 posts backing a Cornell assault accuser three days before Hochul appointed her.

Seoul Court Rejects Tesla Owners Refund Suit Over Full Self-Driving

Seoul Central District Court on Oct. 29, 2026 dismissed all Tesla FSD refund claims, holding the option never promised Level 5 autonomy.

Webull Faces Investor Class Action Over China Operations

Investors have filed securities class actions alleging Webull misrepresented the extent of its China-based operations, workforce and infrastructure, including its handling of U.S. customer data. The suits follow congressional findings reported in the articles and a 19% drop in Webull shares; eligible investors have until Dec. 7, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff appointment.

Outlets Seek Permanent Court Order on White House Press Access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have expanded their lawsuit against President Trump’s administration, seeking restoration to White House and Air Force One press pools. They allege continued exclusions retaliate against unfavorable coverage and violate their constitutional rights; the administration says it can restrict access to sensitive presidential spaces.

Judge narrows Macron suit, lets Owens firms proceed

On Oct. 27, 2026, Judge Sheldon Rennie dismissed the Macrons' defamation claims against Candace Owens personally; the suit proceeds against her two Delaware companies.

DOJ sues Maryland school district over gender policy

DOJ sued Anne Arundel County Public Schools on Oct. 27, 2026, in an eight-count FERPA/PPRA case over Mary Doe’s preferred male name, a roster disclosure, and pronoun talks without parental consent.

FTC reportedly plans suit against $5.5B Cintas-UniFirst deal

The FTC has signaled it may sue to block Cintas’ proposed $5.5 billion acquisition of UniFirst, citing concerns about the companies’ combined market share and reduced competition, though it has not made a final decision. The report sent shares of both companies lower; Cintas says the deal would expand its reach and reduce costs.

Neil Young Sues Trump Over $10M Song Use

Neil Young sued Trump 47 Committee for $10 million, saying it played "Rockin' in the Free World" at an Oct. 12 Youngstown rally and broke a 2020 promise not to use the song without his license.

Black Couple Sue Broker Over Alleged Racist Text

A Black couple has sued a New York real estate broker, Douglas Elliman Realty and others, alleging housing discrimination after the broker accidentally texted them, “Ugh, they are Black,” as they arrived to view a Queens rental. The couple says the broker later cited past problems involving Black residents; Douglas Elliman says it fired the broker and has zero tolerance for discrimination.

FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General for Alleged Overcharges

After more than 29,000 marked-price complaints, the FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General; a Michigan shopper saw eggs tagged $3.25 ring up at $4.50.

Citizens Sue Trump Over White House Media Ban

Six citizens filed Roth v. Trump on 26 Oct 2026; Jameel Jaffer called the White House press ban "a direct attack on the American public" after a judge blocked earlier exclusions.

Texas Sues OpenAI, Seeks ChatGPT Restrictions for Minors

Texas sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT misleads users and fails to protect minors. The state seeks limits on minors’ access, stronger age checks and parental controls, independent review of new models, and civil penalties; the case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits by state attorneys general, and no court has ruled on the claims.

Gildan Faces Multiple Securities Class-Action Suits

Investors have filed securities class actions alleging that Gildan misrepresented revenue growth and internal controls through channel stuffing, Doximity’s company-defined engagement metrics obscured weakening commercial trends, and Ardelyx understated obstacles to patient access. The lawsuits follow sharp stock declines, and the notices identify November 16 or December 14, 2026, as lead-plaintiff deadlines.

Manga artist sues Japan claiming imperial adoption law violates constitution

Japanese manga artist Yoshinori Kobayashi has sued the government, arguing that a revised Imperial House Law allowing eligible male descendants of former imperial branches to be adopted into the Imperial Family violates the Constitution’s guarantee of equality. The law is intended to address the shrinking number of imperial family members while preserving male-only succession; Kobayashi seeks to have it invalidated and is also requesting damages.

Securities Class Actions Filed Against York, AppLovin

Investors have filed securities class actions against York Space Systems, alleging the company failed to disclose that satellite mission software was not fully functional before launch and that this posed risks to Space Development Agency contracts, making its public statements misleading. A related action targets statements and omissions in the company’s January 2026 IPO offering documents; the complaints seek recovery for investors, with a lead-plaintiff deadline of October 30, 2026.

Ninth Circuit Rejects California Ballot Set-Aside Bid

The Trump administration is pursuing lawsuits that could block certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses and prevent California from counting ballots cast by voters it suspects may be noncitizens, as part of a broader effort to exert federal control over elections. Critics and legal experts say the challenges lack a sound legal basis, arguing election administration rests primarily with states; other efforts to federalize elections have also been blocked or failed.

DOJ Seeks to Block Alaska Senate Certification

DOJ filed suit in Alaska on Oct. 22, 2026, to block Senate certification of any result that may be affected by voter confusion from candidate Dan J. Sullivan.