lawsuits

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.'

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.

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."

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.

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.

New Jersey AG:

'No one should face discrimination for their religious beliefs'

NJ township will pay $575,000 to settle lawsuit alleging discrimination against Orthodox Jews.

Yair Netanyahu sues against stalker

The Prime Minister's son has asked for a court order to prevent protesters from following him or tracking his location.

Teen who tried to use fake IDs accuses hotel of antisemitism

A dispute over fake IDs led a teen to accuse a 5-star hotel of Holocaust denial — and rope in Drake.

Police officers threaten to sue protestors for defamation

Dozens of anti-government protestors receive letter demanding they remove posts with pictures of policemen, monetary compensation.

Woman sues Tel Aviv restaurant over boiling water

Woman sues Tel Aviv restaurant for enormous sum after boiling water spills on her.

Justice Department:

'Trump isn't automatically immune from lawsuits on Jan. 6 riots'

Justice Department urges court to reject Trump's claim that he is automatically immune from lawsuits related to the US Capitol riots.

After suing CNN:

Trump threatens legal action against other media outlets

Former President says he will also target January 6 committee for not investigating his claims of election fraud.

Teva proposes settlement in US opioid lawsuits

Israeli pharmaceutical company announces settlement that could resolve thousands of lawsuits over the alleged role in US opioid epidemic.

NY-based Jewish ambulance service sues Florida counterpart

Hatzalah sues another Jewish ambulance service in Florida for trademark infringement.

Former US Pres. scores two legal wins

Donald Trump, former US President, scores two wins in separate court cases. 'Incredibly important to fight for truth & justice,' Trump says.

Pro-Israel activist launches lawsuit against New Israel Fund

An activist says it is ‘electioneering’ for nonprofits to call candidates racist. Critics say it’s routine.

Las Vegas shooting victims to receive up to $800 million

Survivors of the deadliest shooting in US history sued MGM Resorts for negligence in allowing gunman to stockpile weapons in hotel room.

Jewish professor sues Pace University for discrimination

'All observant Jews were pushed out,' former Pace professor says.

'It was important to Sara to see that I washed my hands'

Haredi woman suing Sara Netanyahu gives first testimony in court.

Dozens of haredi passengers sue El Al

Haredi passengers stranded in Athens in November sue El Al for damages. El Al: We operate in accordance with the law.

Israel drugmaker Teva vows to fight US price-fixing lawsuit

US states sue Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva for leading 'marketwide collusion.'

Jewish Democratic group sues Sheldon Adelson for ‘legal sadism’

Democratic group claims lawsuits ruined them, aims to take revenge on Sheldon Adelson - despite the fact that he paid their legal costs.

German bookstore: 'Abortion will set you free'

Lawsuit filed against German bookstore for trivializing the Holocaust with ‘abortion will set you free’ display.

Will New York force yeshiva students to study secular subjects?

Lawsuit aims to stop exemption for NY yeshiva students on learning secular subjects.

Parents of student tortured in North Korea sue for damages

Otto Warmbier’s parents sue North Korea over their son’s torture and death.

Brother of slain Jewish DNC staffer sues media

Brother of killed DNC staffer Seth Rich sues media who spread conspiracy theories.

'Petition against PLO doesn't meet standard for review by court'

Trump administration ‘deeply sympathizes’ with victims in PLO terror lawsuit, but suit doesn’t meet standards for review by Supreme Court.

NIF Critics See BDS Lawsuits After Israeli Supreme Court Ruling

Litigation may be filed against the far-left group after landmark ruling enabling suits against groups which support BDS movement.

Bennett to Journalists: Stop the Lies, Or I Sue

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett has been portrayed in the media in numerous ways – mostly negative – and he has had enough of it.

Ugly Legal Battle Brews Between Netanyahu, Former Employee

Worker demands 200,000 shekel compensation for 'unorthodox' work; close confidant to Arutz Sheva: this is simply extortion.

Shaked's Anti-Terrorist Bill Approved for Preliminary Vote

Ministerial Committee approves MK Ayelet Shaked's bill which would prevent terrorists from filing lawsuits against the State of Israel.

Shaked Promotes New Bill: Don't Let Terrorists Sue Israel

New MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) promoting a bill that will thwart nationals from enemy countries to sue Israel for damages.

Court Rules Anti-Jewish Bias Case to Proceed

A U.S. District Court judge in Manhattan ruled that the hostile work environment and religious discrimination lawsuit can proceed.

Bill to Stop Terror Victims from Suing Gov't for Damages

A bill that would block terror victims or their relatives from suing the government has passed its first reading in the Knesset.

How the Flotilla Got Stuck in Greece

The Israel Law Center, headed by attorney Nitzana Darshan Leitner, played a pivotal role in keeping this year's flotilla away from Gaza.