Settlement

The Commonwealth has resolved a lawsuit brought by Brittany Higgins’ former manager, Fiona Brown, alleging the government failed to support her after Higgins rape allegations became public. 

CBRE has settled a lawsuit by an employee who alleged he was forced to continue working with a manager who falsely accused him of killing his rabbit. 

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $7.9 billion to resolve multi-district litigation in the US alleging its talcum powder caused cancer, a settlement Shine Lawyers said was a positive development as it readies for a first case management hearing in its class action.

A judge has approved an $18.1 million settlement in an underpayments class action against Sydney Trains, with $2 million to be deducted for legal costs.

Czech investment firm Sev.en has settled its case seeking urgent access to the financials of the Millmerran power station in Queensland as it looks to sell its stake in the asset, after flagging potential claims of misleading conduct. 

The competition regulator has given its draft approval to Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google for their global settlement of allegations of misuse of market power by the digital giant.

A judge has approved a $120 million settlement in a class action against AMP that followed the banking royal commission, saying while it was a “very disappointing outcome” for group members it was still fair and reasonable.

A class action on behalf of 32,000 ALDI workers who were allegedly denied pay for pre- and post-shift work has settled for $55 million, with the retail workers union set to receive $1.5 million towards its costs.

Real estate giant Cushman & Wakefield has settled a suit by a former managing director who alleged he was unfairly terminated to prevent him from keeping a $1.5 million sign-on bonus. 

Shopping network TVSN has settled a lawsuit by Bruce Gordon's WIN Corporation alleging it failed to honour its obligations under a broadcasting agreement before inking a deal with Seven Network.