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Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, agreed to a $4 million settlement with the family of a man who died in a bed bug-infested jail cell last year. Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, agreed to a $4 million settlement with the family of a man who died in a bed bug-infested jail cell last year. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve the $4 million settlement related to LaShawn Thompson during a meeting on Wednesday, a Fulton County spokesperson confirmed. Thompson, 35, died in the Fulton County Jail on Sept. 13, 2022. Attorneys for his family claimed Thompson was "eaten alive by bed bugs." MORE: Georgia man found dead in bed bug-infested jail cell died of 'severe neglect': Independent autopsy The family and their legal team are not making a statement on the settlement, an attorney for the family, Michael Harper, told ABC News. "The Fulton County Commissioners' vote speaks for itself," Harper said in an email. LaShawn Thom...

A settlement was reached in a lawsuit filed by cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family over her death on the movie set of the film "Rust." A settlement has been approved in the wrongful death suit filed by Matthew Hutchins and his son following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of "Rust." The cinematographer died in October 2021 after allegedly being shot by a prop gun that Alec Baldwin, also a producer for the film, was holding during rehearsals on the set, according to police. The actor was practicing a cross-draw when the gun fired, striking Hutchins. The film's director, Joel Souza, was also injured in the shooting . A judge issued an order approving the settlement for a minor, Hutchins' son, on Thursday. All the parties have agreed to settle all claims against the defendants, according to court documents. MORE: Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dies after prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin fires live round Hutchins' 10...

The Justice Department announced a $31 million settlement with City National Bank over allegations that is engaged in "redlining" – a pattern of lending discrimination. The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $31 million settlement with City National Bank over allegations that the Los Angeles-based bank engaged in " redlining " – a pattern of lending discrimination – in Los Angeles County. The settlement, which according to the DOJ is the largest redlining settlement in the department's history, will benefit individuals and communities impacted by the discriminatory practice, the DOJ announced on Thursday. Redlining, a discriminatory and illegal practice, is when lenders withhold services from customers who live in low-income neighborhoods, disproportionately impacting communities of color. "We disagree with the allegations, but nonetheless support the DOJ in its efforts to ensure equal access to credit for all consumers, regardless of race," City ...