By Margaret L. Stanton, Legal Affairs Correspondent. Last updated May 2026. QUICK ANSWER BOX What it is: A traffic accident lawsuit is a civil legal action filed by an injured party against the driver, employer, or insurer responsible for causing a crash and resulting damages. Who qualifies: Any person injured in a traffic accident caused […]
By Margaret Hale, Legal Affairs Correspondent. Last updated June 2026. Quick Answer Box What it is: A series of class action and regulatory settlements stemming from AT&T data breaches affecting up to 73 million current and former customers, with separate proceedings for throttling and billing claims. Who qualifies: AT&T customers and former customers whose personal […]
By Margaret T. Holloway, Legal Affairs Correspondent. Last updated January 2026. Quick Answer Box– What this case is: Karoline Leavitt, serving as White House Press Secretary, filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC's daytime program The View, alleging on-air statements falsely portrayed her conduct and reputation.– Who it affects: The lawsuit directly involves Leavitt, named hosts, […]