lawsuit

IDF reservist files defamation suit against DAWN

US citizen Levi Isaac Pilant files lawsuit against anti-Israel group that accused him of 'human rights violations' during his IDF service and sought to have the US impose sanctions on him.

17 Million Shekels:

State to pay record settlement to man wrongfully imprisoned

A court approved a settlement between the state and Roman Zadorov, under which he will receive NIS 17 million in compensation for his wrongful conviction and imprisonment — the highest amount ever paid in Israel.

'Total Victory'

Court tosses $500 million judgment against Trump

New York appeals court voids the $500 million judgment against Trump in civil fraud case, calling it an "excessive fine." Trump says the ruling is a “total victory”.

Targeting anti-Israel activists

Stanford newspaper sues Trump administration

The Stanford Daily sues the Trump administration, challenging its use of immigration law to target pro-Palestinian Arab activists and arguing that the government's actions unlawfully curtail First Amendment rights.

Over terror livestreams

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

Lawsuit accuses Facebook and Instagram of facilitating Hamas’ October 7 massacre. The plaintiffs, including victims' families, demand over $1 billion for emotional and psychological trauma caused by the platforms' role in livestreaming the attack.

UC settles UCLA antisemitism lawsuit for $6.13 million

UCLA settles antisemitism lawsuit with $6.13M payout, including donations to Jewish groups.

Child Injured by glass shards to be compensated ILS 106,000

A 13-year-old yeshiva student from central Israel was awarded compensation of NIS 106,000 this week following an injury caused by glass shards from a broken air monitoring station.

Harvard sued by Jewish graduate over antisemitic assault

Jewish Harvard grad Yoav Segev sues Harvard University and its police, alleging the school failed to discipline students who assaulted him during an October 2023 protest.

Major lawsuit against PA

1 billion shekels in compensation sought

Civil suit filed on behalf of families of October 7 victims accuses PA of funding and encouraging terrorism.

Campus antisemitism:

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20m from Trump admin

Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging retaliatory detention for over 100 days due to his role in campus demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.

Landmark SCOTUS ruling:

American terror victims can sue PA, PLO

In unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court enables American terror victims to sue the Palestinian Authority and PLO. The ruling reopens cases, including one where a jury awarded $655 million.

British band threatens lawsuit over incitement accusations

The band Massive Attack has threatened to sue an Israeli activist after he accused them of glorifying Hamas.

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard Divinity School graduate and prominent critic of campus antisemitism, settles lawsuit against Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish students.

Advisor to Trump envoy:

Palestinian billionaire resigns from Harvard amid 10/7 lawsuit

Bashar Masri, Adam Boehler's 'secret advisor' who is being sued by families of the victims of the Hamas who accuse him of knowingly providing substantial assistance to Hamas, has resigned from his on Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government's dean’s council.

California ethnic studies found discriminatory towards Jews

California DOE finds school’s ethnic studies curriculum discriminated against Jewish students.

Families of 10/7 victims sue Palestinian-American billionaire

Lawsuit filed by families of American victims of the October 7 attacks alleges Bashar Masri knowingly worked with Hamas for many years, enabling international and U.S. taxpayer-funded programs to be diverted and exploited to support Hamas’s terror infrastructure.

Over revoked funding

Columbia University faculty sue Trump administration

Faculty members at Columbia University file lawsuit against the Trump administration in effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was withdrawn over concerns related to antisemitism.

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from bathroom

Yisroel Leibb of New Jersey says pilot of United Airlines flight broke the bathroom door and dragged him out with his pants around his ankles.

Netanyahu sues Ya'alon:

'I received nothing from Qatar, but I will from you'

PM announces that he is suing former minister Moshe Ya'alon over Ya'alon's claim that he received money from Qatar.

PM's son sues for libel

Yair, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has filed a libel lawsuit worth 175,000 shekels against physicist Dr. Avshalom Elitzur.

California:

Settlement reached for lawsuit on antisemitic 'ethnic studies'

California school district halts ethnic studies courses following lawsuit over alleged antisemitism.

PA sued for 1.255 billion shekels

245 terror victims and families are suing the Palestinian Authority for 1.255 billion shekels for supporting terrorism.

Trump’s lawsuit against X ends with $10m settlement deal

Social media giant X agrees to pay approximately $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump against then-Twitter, after the social media network banned him following Jan. 6 riots.

Haredi family suing Jerusalem Arab for assault

A haredi family has filed a civil lawsuit for 440,000 NIS against an Arab man who attacked them in Jerusalem.

Employed his captor

Rescued hostage's lawsuit against US nonprofit dismissed

Federal judge in Seattle dismisses a lawsuit filed by Almog Meir Jan, Israeli hostage who was rescued during Operation Arnon, against US-based pro-Palestinian Arab media company which employed his Hamas captor.

Ben & Jerry's claims:

'Unilever suppressed our statement because it referenced Trump'

Ben & Jerry’s files updated complaint in lawsuit against its parent company Unilever, alleges it suppressed a social policy statement the ice cream maker sought to release because it referenced President Donald Trump.

'I didn't know'

Justice Amit appears in legal case under a different name

Justice Yitzhak Amit, candidate for Supreme Court Chief Justice, appeared in a personal lawsuit under a different name and did not report the case to the Supreme Court. Judicial authority: 'Insane claim.'

Lawsuit seeks to ban Congressmen from voting for aid to Israel

21 California residents sue Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for voting in favor of a military aid package to Israel, claiming the suffered emotional harm from the vote.

Court:

Sheffi Paz, Tel Aviv activist, to be compensated for 'Nazi' slur

Tel Aviv court rules that Erez Lotan, who called activist Sheffi Paz a 'Nazi' and performed a Nazi salute, will compensate Paz to the tune of over 22,000 NIS.

What good is a law if the courts do not uphold it?

Who gets hurt by that?

California:

Two Democratic representatives face lawsuit for supporting Israel

Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman, two Bay Area House representatives, face class-action suit for supporting Israel aid.

Lawsuit settlement:

ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

The payment is part of a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate statement on-air that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.

Over Middle East attacks

Supreme Court to rule on whether PA can be sued in US

US Supreme Court agrees to resolve a long-standing legal battle over whether the PA and PLO can be sued in US courts by Americans killed or injured in terrorist attacks in the Middle East. Arguments likely to take place in the spring.

Families of American October 7 victims sue Iran

The lawsuit, submitted to the US District Court in Washington, outlines Iran’s financial and logistical support for Hamas and other terrorist organizations dedicated to Israel’s destruction.

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

A lawsuit filed against the hospital accused the doctors and staff of creating a hostile and intimidating environment for the Jewish patients being treated.

Over Gaza war

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever

Ben & Jerry's files lawsuit against its parent company, alleging it prevented the ice cream maker from voicing its stance on the Gaza conflict.

Immigration laws and the 2024 election

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, immigration remains a hot-button issue that candidates and voters alike are grappling with.

23andMe to pay $30M in data breach settlement

23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users.

Family suing after Holocaust survivor dies of listeria

Family of Holocaust survivor Günter “Garshon” Morgenstein, 88, files first wrongful death lawsuit in Boar’s Head listeria outbreak. 'He should not have died from eating a sandwich.'

Lawsuit uncovers antisemitism in Santa Ana School District

The ADL, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, AJC, and Covington & Burling to add supporting evidence in lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) for violations of California’s open meetings laws.

EJA comments:

Removal of antisemitic article 'much too little, much too late'

European Jewish Association comments on Humo magazine's decision to remove author Herman Brusselmans' antisemitic article inciting to murder of Jews, promises lawsuit will continue 'until justice is properly and meaningfully served.'

Belgian author:

Gaza war makes me want to 'ram a sharp knife' into every Jew

A popular Belgian author wrote he wanted to ‘ram a sharp knife’ through every Jew he meets. He says it was satire.

Fighting against terror in court:

Two anti-terror lawsuits, but only one is a groundbreaker

Americans have been working for more than 25 years to obtain justice for the murder and injuries suffered by loved ones in Mideast terror attacks. Op-ed.

Rescued hostage sues US nonprofit that employed his captor

Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued during Operation Arnon, files lawsuit against People Media Project, which employed the man who held Almog and 2 other hostages captive in his Gaza apartment.

5th-grade graduation attack:

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault

Family who were beaten by Muslim family shouting 'free Palestine at Brooklyn elementary school graduation accuses school of allowing antisemitic incitement, leading to attack.

ADL sues Iran, Syria, North Korea over support for Hamas, Oct. 7

Federal lawsuit seeks to hold accountable 3 nations that have provided material support to Hamas, involvement in October 7 massacre.

Louisiana: Nine families sue to challenge Ten Commandments law

Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools.

Israelis who lost loved ones on October 7 sue UNRWA

Approximately 100 Israelis will file a lawsuit in New York, accusing UNRWA of crimes against humanity and aiding a terror organization in perpetrating a massacre.

Louisiana first state to mandate 10 Commandments in classrooms

Additional states have similar bills in the wings, as civil groups claim requirement 'unconstitutional' due to 'violating separation of church and state.'

Tzohar sues grandson of former Chief Rabbi for alleged defamation

Tzohar sues Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, grandson of former Chief Rabbi, for alleged false and defamatory statements.

'Malicious Lies':

Netanyahu denounces rumors of pancreatic cancer

The Prime Minister filed a lawsuit against journalists Ben Caspit and Uri Misgav, as well as activist Gonen Ben Yitzhak, and clarified in the lawsuit: "The Prime Minister does not have pancreatic cancer."

Lawsuit settlement

Columbia students to receive 'safety escorts' following protests

Columbia University reaches settlement in class-action lawsuit over intimidation and harassment of Jewish students during anto-Israel protests on campus.

Florida: Arab Americans suing county official over Israel bonds

Palm Beach County official sued over record $700M investment in Israel bonds.

Former PM to sue Likud activist

Ehud Barak has filed pre-lawsuit notices against various users. Barak demands 100,000 shekels in compensation from Likud activist Rami Ben-Yehuda.

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner:

'Fighting Israel's war in the courts and banks'

The President of Shurat HaDin tells Israel National News - Arutz Sheva how Israel is facing not only its enemies but organizations that are supposed to be objective such as UNRWA.

Reservist collapses after being targeted by serial plaintiff

Ron Yaakobi returned from the battle and discovered a class action lawsuit against him for millions of shekels, filed by a pair of serial plaintiffs.

Incognito mode? Google tracked you anyway

Google agreed to destroy billions of records as part of a lawsuit in which it is accused of tracking and documenting user data who activated the "Incognito Mode" feature on its popular Google chrome browser.

Lawsuit: Canada gov't cut kosher meat production

Canadian Jewish agencies sue over government rules they say have curbed kosher meat production.

7/10 survivors sue AP for supporting terrorism

New lawsuit filed by October 7 massacre survivors, loved ones of victims, claims AP 'aided and abetted' Hamas terror group, provided 'material support' for terrorism.

Israelis sue United Airlines after daughter burned

Couple says their 6-year-old daughter was 'scarred and disfigured' when food served too hot slid off defective tray table during flight to Newark, airline did not provide adequate medical assistance.