Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, claiming he mishandled the late music icon’s assets in his role as trustee of their dad’s estate. In court documents filed in New York Wednesday, Antonia and Johanna Bennett alleged that D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett failed to disclose some of their late father’s assets. Another brother, Daegal “Dae” … Read more
The day after the Cannes Film Festival premiered “The Apprentice,” a biopic of Donald J. Trump, the former president hit back at the movie, calling it “malicious defamation” and threatening legal action. “This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked,” said Steven Cheung, a spokesman for the Trump campaign. Directed … Read more
Major US airlines are suing the Transportation Department over a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees, the latest clash between air carriers and the Biden administration. Airlines for America, along with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, filed suit in the US Fifth Circuit Court of … Read more
Stephen A. Smith responded to Jonathan Papelbon’s claim that he’s “racist” and “xenophobic” during a 12-minute segment on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” blasting the former MLB closer for lying and pushing back on the allegation that he was kicked out of the Phillies clubhouse. “What do you mean I was thrown out of a … Read more
I’ve been passed over for a promotion by several females and was told that’s just the way it is; that we have to promote women, as well as racially diverse people. So, white men are becoming extinct in the workplace. Does that sound like a lawsuit to you? These are the horrible questions you have … Read more
Feb 16 — Video game maker Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving its flagship franchise “Call of Duty.” Professional gamers Hector Rodriguez and Seth Abner said in an antitrust lawsuit, opens new tab filed in Los Angeles federal court on Thursday that Activision is unlawfully monopolizing … Read more
I accepted a job offer and resigned from my current position. My new employer has since rescinded the job offer — and now I am out of both jobs. Can I sue them? Or can I rescind my resignation from my current employer? Yes, you can sue, but you are unlikely to prevail in the … Read more
I worked with a career coach who gave me guidance about asking for a raise and promotion. It was bad advice, and I was fired. Can I sue the coaching firm? Wow — that must have been spectacularly bad advice. What did you do, threaten the boss? Pretend you had another offer to get a … Read more
There’s currently a lawsuit case in progress brought by an employer against a former employee who posted a negative review about the company online. Of course, those smart enough will use a bogus email account and post online at a library far from home while using an Internet guest pass, rather than risk a review … Read more
Dozens of states are suing Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive nature of their social media platforms. In a complaint filed in the Oakland, Calif., federal court, 33 states said Meta, which also operates Facebook has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its platforms and knowingly … Read more
A Las Vegas restaurant whose parent is led by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller was sued on Thursday by a government agency, which accused managers of sexually harassing female and male employees on a daily basis. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Bouchon Las Vegas knew or should have known about the “ubiquitous, open, frequent, and … Read more
It’s not a game to him. Dan Ackerman, author of “The Tetris Effect: The Game That Hypnotized the World,” filed a lawsuit in New York Monday claiming that tech giant Apple and the Tetris Co., producers of the new Taron Egerton film “Tetris,” adapted his book without asking permission. According to documents obtained by The … Read more
The Justice Department could file an antitrust lawsuit against concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment and its unit Ticketmaster by the end of the year, Politico reported on Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the matter. Shares of Live Nation dropped 5% in extended trading on Friday. Earlier this year, senators slammed Live Nation’s lack of transparency and inability to block bot purchases of … Read more
Sue Johanson, the Canadian sex educator who informed a generation about everything from the birds and the bees to birth control, has died. She was 93. Filmmaker Lisa Rideout — who directed the 2022 documentary about Johanson, “Sex With Sue” — told The Post that Johanson died Wednesday in Toronto of natural causes. Rideout shared … Read more
The stars of the 1968 “Romeo and Juliet” film claim in a new lawsuit they endured sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud over a nude scene, according to news reports. Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were under the age of 18 when they filmed the Franco Zeffirelli blockbuster, which was awarded multiple Oscar nominations, as … Read more
Film fans are up in Armas. Two movie viewers are suing Universal Pictures after renting the movie “Yesterday,” which featured Ana de Armas in its trailer, but not in the actual film. Defendant Universal City Pictures, LLC, tried to have the case dismissed, but a federal judge ruled on Tuesday that movie studios can indeed … Read more
They’re not shaking this off. A group of 25 incensed Taylor Swift fans from across the country are suing Ticketmaster for fraud and intentional misrepresentation after last month’s Eras tour debacle, The Post can confirm. The 33-page lawsuit was filed Friday in Los Angeles, attorney Jennifer Kinder told The Post. Ticketmaster canceled last month’s general … Read more
Retired New York City government workers — who enjoy among the most generous taxpayer-provided health benefits in the U.S. — are suing Mayor Eric Adams and the city for $55 million over $15 copays for doctors visits. The Manhattan Supreme Court class-action suit was filed on behalf of 183,0000 retirees. It claims the city and Emblem … Read more