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Vermont is making fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage instead of taxpayers footing the bill. The state's groundbreaking Climate Superfund Act could recover billions to protect communities from future storms.
A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Meta and Google must pay millions in damages for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health. The landmark verdict could reshape how tech companies build social media for the next generation.
A jury found Meta liable for putting children at risk and awarded the maximum penalty of $375 million. The verdict marks a historic victory for child safety advocates and could pave the way for similar cases nationwide.
A surprising twist in federal climate policy could help cities and states hold fossil fuel companies accountable. Legal experts say removing federal greenhouse gas regulation may clear the path for local climate lawsuits to succeed.
A high court in India just ruled that police can't pressure drivers into paying traffic fines on the spot. The decision protects citizens from coercive collection tactics while keeping legal accountability intact.