Judge approves $600M settlement for residents near fiery train derailment
A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement involving last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement involving last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The company is asking for $15 million in damages, which it says includes a loss of vegetation on the land.
The federal government has stopped sending hazardous waste to a Michigan landfill from Ohio.
An attorney representing the victims told us why he thinks governmental immunity shouldn't apply here.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to Detroit-area communities near a landfill over the shipment of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York.
A class-action lawsuit against the Wayne County Treasurer alleges the county is failing to refund tax foreclosures.
The lawsuit brought by the former Wolverines claims they should be paid for any highlights and replays still being used by the NCAA and Big Ten Network.
Two children were severely injured in a race car crash at a Michigan test track. The families are now demanding justice and filing multiple lawsuits.
The White Stripes have sued former President Donald Trump in a case that alleges he used their hit song "Seven Nation Army" without permission in a video posted to social media.
A former Ann Arbor Public Schools principal has filed a lawsuit alleging that the school district discriminated against her after she took time off to care for her disabled husband.
The mayor of Benton Harbor has been dismissed from a lawsuit that accuses him of mismanaging problems with lead-contaminated water.
A former employee of the Detroit Marriott at The Renaissance Center is suing the hotel for negligence after an alleged sexual assault.
A golf club in southwestern Michigan has agreed to pay $440,000 to settle allegations that it wrongly obtained a loan through a federal program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Customers of mobile payment service Cash App whose data or accounts were hacked can file a claim.
The landmark deal, which goes into effect Saturday, could cause real estate fees to drop by as much as 30%, experts say.
Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert has been disqualified from representing Overstock.
A company that generates custom quizzes is suing Michigan State University, alleging the university used one of its quizzes that included Adolf Hitler without permission.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
The mother of a 12-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted while in a Wayne County juvenile facility has filed a lawsuit, saying officials knew of the conditions inside the facility that led to the incident.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
Denise Ezell filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, saying she still has not received the money since winning on Oct. 30, 2023.
The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man who was wrongly accused of shoplifting.
A Michigan appeals court has revived a lawsuit against Metro Detroit paramedics accused of putting a live woman in a body bag.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Wednesday, officials said.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
Severe storms are moving through the northern portion of Southeast Michigan on Sunday evening, prompting weather warnings in parts.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
The Swatch store at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, Michigan, has canceled a product release event after an estimated crowd of hundreds of people gathered for it early Saturday, according to police.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Things will feel very different by mid-week
The Berkley Department of Public Safety is seeking evidence after around 100 pamphlets were found at homes on Saturday. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter described the flyers as "hateful and cowardly."
Detroit Pistons players say they're prepared ahead of their playoff game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Matt Finkel shares how the the team is feeling ahead of Game 7 and Julia Avant speaks with fans who are hopeful the Pistons can advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will battle at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference finals. The manager of McShane's Irish Pub in downtown Detroit said she's making sure their draft beer is stocked up for the game.
Video from Michigan State Police shows the moments a patrol car was rear-ended and a trooper jumping out of the way of the crash, a water gun prank in Davison Township nearly turned deadly and other top stories for the night of May 16, 2026.