Tag: Lawsuit California

Environmental Group Sues California Officials to Block Oil Well Permits Near Residential Homes

The Center for Biological Diversity sued California oil regulators for approving about two dozen new oil and gas wells in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo counties close to homes, beaches, and important habitats, arguing Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration did not properly consider how the drilling would affect the environment. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday and…


Pornhub Settles California Lawsuit Brought by 50 Women, Including Canadians

MONTREAL—Pornhub and several affiliated companies have settled a lawsuit brought by 50 women who alleged it profited from pornographic videos published without their full consent. “The parties reached a mutual resolution to resolve the dispute and the terms are confidential,” Brian Holm, the lawyer for the plaintiffs, wrote in an email. The lawsuit filed last…