The Carnival Triumph lawsuit grew out of one of the most shocking cruise disasters in modern American history — a 2013 engine fire that left over 4,200 people stranded in the Gulf of Mexico for four days without working toilets, air conditioning, or adequate food. Carnival settled most cases privately, but the ones that went […]
The Endurance warranty lawsuit is a federal class action case accusing Endurance Warranty Services of collecting thousands of dollars from car owners for vehicle service contracts, then routinely denying or delaying legitimate repair claims. No consumer settlement has been reached as of February 2026 — the case is still working through federal court in Illinois. […]
Quick Answer: Whether your lawsuit settlement is taxable depends entirely on what it compensates you for, not just the fact that you received a check. Money from physical injury or illness is generally tax-free. Most other settlement money — lost wages, punitive damages, emotional distress from non-physical harm, and interest — is taxable as ordinary […]