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Business Insider
28-07-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Content moderator at live-streaming porn site Chaturbate sues, saying he suffered PTSD from his work
A content moderator for the popular porn site Chaturbate has sued the adult live-streaming platform, alleging in court papers that he has developed PTSD as a result of his daily exposure to "extreme, violent, graphic, and sexually explicit" material. In the lawsuit filed last week in the US District Court for the Central District of California, plaintiff Neal Barber accused Chaturbate and its operator of negligence for "knowingly and intentionally" failing to provide their content moderators with "industry-standard mental health protections" like content filters, wellness breaks, trauma-informed counseling or peer support systems. Barber, the lawsuit said, has suffered "psychological trauma" and other severe emotional injuries since his November 2020 hiring. He is currently on medical leave "due to PTSD" from his content moderation work, the court papers added. A spokesperson for Multi Media, LLC — the owner of the pornographic website which is also named as a defendant — told Business Insider in a statement on Monday: "The company has not been served nor has it reviewed the complaint and therefore cannot comment on the matter at this time." "With that said, it takes content moderation very seriously, deeply values the work of its moderators, and remains committed to supporting the team responsible for this critical work," the statement continued. Attorneys for Barber did not immediately respond to a request for comment by BI. Lawyers for Barber allege in the lawsuit his injuries "were not only foreseeable, but preventable." "Had Defendants taken even the minimal precautions adopted by companies in Defendants' industry, Plaintiff would not have suffered these injuries," the lawsuit said. "Plaintiff is informed and believes that numerous other members of the proposed class have also suffered emotional harm from engaging in the content moderator duties required of them by Defendants." Barber's lawsuit said his role was known as "customer service risk supervisor," and that his job was to act as a content moderator for the Chaturbate website, where hosts can broadcast sexual live video streams and viewers can interact with them in real time. "Because platforms like Chaturbate host vast amounts of live, unfiltered, and sexually explicit content, content moderators are essential to maintain compliance with legal standards, enforce platform rules, and prevent the dissemination of illegal or abusive material," the lawsuit said. The content moderators, the court papers said, serve as the "first line of defense against child exploitation, non-consensual content, violent content, obscene content, self-harm, and other violations." Without them, the porn site "would become unmanageable, unsafe, and legally vulnerable," said the lawsuit. Barber and the proposed class, the lawsuit said, "have been and continue to be routinely exposed to some of the most graphic, disturbing, obscene and psychologically damaging content found anywhere online." "Their jobs require them to monitor live-streamed material which too often involves child sexual abuse imagery, self-harm and suicide threats, extreme violence, and highly obscene, degrading, or dehumanizing sexual acts," the lawsuit said. "Much of this content is created to be intentionally shocking, often non-consensual, and designed to provoke trauma." The lawsuit alleged that Chaturbate's lack of mental health protections for its employees "was not a routine workplace oversight but a conscious disregard of nondelegable duties imposed by law and public policy, including the obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment." Chaturbate and Multi Media previously faced another lawsuit last year brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the entities of violating the state's age-verification law. A settlement that called for Multi Media to pay a $675,000 penalty was ultimately reached between the parties.
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Organon
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Organon & Co. ('Organon' or the 'Company') (NYSE: OGN) and reminds investors of the July 22, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts Share Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See Defendants provided investors with material information concerning Organon's prioritization of its capital allocation strategy through regular, quarterly dividends. Defendants' statements included, among other things, reassurance that capital allocation through the aforementioned dividends was a '#1 capital allocation priority' and that Organon was committed to consistent deployment of capital. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of the Company's priorities, particularly, related to capital allocation through quarterly dividends. Notably, Defendants concealed the high priority of Organon's debt reduction strategy following the Company's acquisition of Dermavant, resulting in a 70% decrease for the regular quarterly dividend. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Organon's securities at artificially inflated prices. Investors and analysts again reacted promptly to Organon's revelations. The price of Organon's common stock declined dramatically. From a closing market price of $12.93 per share on April 30, 2025, Organon's stock price fell to $9.45 per share on May 1, 2025, a decline of more than 27% in the span of just a single day. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Organon's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others. To learn more about the Organon & Co. class action, go to or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook. Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP ( Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Viral Dr Phil star Bhad Bhabie hit with £494,000 lawsuit
Once known for her viral 'Cash Me Outside' catchphrase, Bhad Bhabie (Danielle Bregoli) turned online notoriety into a multimillion-dollar empire through music and OnlyFans Danielle Bregoli, better known to the world as rapper and OnlyFans powerhouse Bhad Bhabie, who gained viral fame after her appearance on Dr. Phil, could be facing legal trouble as American Express files a lawsuit against her for a whopping $674,452.40 (£494,030) in alleged unpaid credit card debt. Court documents filed this week show the credit card company is suing the 22-year-old for breach of contract, claiming she defaulted on a credit agreement tied to an account issued in April 2021. The account in question, ending in 5000, allegedly stopped receiving payments around December 19, 2023. 'Plaintiff extended credit to Defendant for purchases and/or cash advances by Defendants and/or persons acting with Defendants' permission on the American Express account...' the legal filing states, according to People. 'Defendant promised to repay Plaintiff for all charges, fees, and interest on the Account by paying the balance in full every month or by making monthly payments.' American Express is now reportedly seeking full repayment of the outstanding balance, along with damages for the alleged breach. Despite the size of the debt, Bregoli dismissed the claims in a blunt statement to The Shade Room, saying: 'S** not true. Where do they get this s*** from?*' The lawsuit comes just days after the influencer and entrepreneur gave an interview to Interview magazine, where she reflected on her controversial success on adult content platform OnlyFans. 'A good way to make a lot of money fast,' she said of the platform, where she reportedly earns nearly $1.5 million a month. Since joining OnlyFans shortly after turning 18, Bregoli has repeatedly claimed she's earned over $75 million, even showing receipts to back up the figure. In 2021, Billboard confirmed she pulled in $1 million within just six hours of launching her account, breaking platform records at the time. Despite her wealth, she admitted to spending heavily on 'properties, cars, and all type of s**.*' Currently, her subscription fee stands at $23.99 (£17.50) per month. Bregoli shot to fame in 2016 when, as a 13-year-old, she appeared on Dr. Phil in a now-infamous episode titled: 'I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter…' During the segment, she clapped back at a laughing audience with the line: 'Catch me outside, how about that?', which quickly went viral as 'cash me ousside, how bout dah.' That moment launched a meme empire, a music career, and eventually a digital empire. But now, despite her millions, Bregoli may be facing some very serious financial woes. The Mirror has contacted Danielle Bregoli's representatives for comment on this story.
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cash Me Outside girl Bhad Bhabie sued for $674,452.40
Rapper and Only Fans star Bhad Bhabie is being sued for $674,452.40 by American Express over credit card debt. In 2016 the then 13-year-old – real name – Danielle Peskowitz Bregoli appeared on Dr. Phil with her mum for a segment titled: 'I Want to Give Up My Car-Stealing, Knife-Wielding, Twerking 13-Year-Old Daughter Who Tried to Frame Me for a Crime.' The pair appeared on the show to discuss the teenager's behaviour, which also included stealing a crew member's car while the episode was being filmed. After getting annoyed by the audience laughing, Bregoli lashed out and declared her now infamous line challenging them to a fight: 'Catch me outside, how about that?' Her thick accent made it sound like she'd said 'cash me ousside, how bout dah', which quickly became a viral meme and inspired the creation of a song DJ Suede The Remix God that even made its way into the Billboard Hot 100. Following her appearance on the show Bregoli spent time at a facility for 'troubled teens' and was sentence to five years' probation in July 2017 after being arrested and pleaded guilty to charges of grand theft, marijuana possession, and filing a false police report. That same year she released her debut single These Heaux, which peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made her the youngest female rapper to have a song enter the chart. Days after turning 18 she opened an OnlyFans account, bringing in a jaw-dropping $1,000,000 (£733,000) in just six hours. She went on to become the highest paid creator on the platform and currently earns around $1,489,374 each month. Despite her wealth, the 22-year-old is now being sued for failing to pay off her credit card. This week court documents filed show she's been sued by American Express, with the credit card company claiming that she breached a credit agreement by failing to make payments. 'Plaintiff extended credit to Defendant for purchases and/or cash advances by Defendants and/or persons acting with Defendants' permission on the American Express account XXXX‑XXXX‑X5000 (the 'Account'),' the filing read, as reported by People. 'Defendant promised to repay Plaintiff for all charges, fees, and interest on the Account by paying the balance in full every month or by making monthly payments.' The documents showed American Express said it made an agreement to extend credit to Bregoli on April, 21 2021, however, she stopped making payments around December 19 last year. The bank now alleges she owes the full balance and is seeking damages for breach of contract. In a statement to The Shade Room she hit back though, declaring: 'S*** not true. Where do they get this s*** from?' The suit comes just a few days after Bregoli told Interview magazine that working on OnlyFans was a 'good way to make a lot of money fast'. More Trending Earlier this year she said she had made about $75 million (£54 million) from OnlyFans – then proving her claims with receipts. In 2021, Billboard confirmed that she brought in $1m (£792,000) in just six hours which, at the time, broke a record for the platform which has become popular for adult content. Bregoli, who charges subscribers $23.99 (£18) a month, has said she spends her money on properties, cars and all type of s***'. Metro has contacted Danielle Bregoli for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Charlize Theron, 49, details 'amazing' one-night stand with a 26-year-old MORE: Lorde shocks fans releasing album cover with nude photo of herself MORE: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong kicks fan off stage for playing Oasis song
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Delhi HC stays operation of order to Amazon to pay Rs 339 crores to Beverly Hills Polo Club over trademark infringement
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted an interim stay on the operation of a single judge order imposing heavy damages and costs of over Rs 339 crores on Amazon in a case of trademark infringement. The High Court in February 2025 had directed Amazon Technology Inc. to pay the amount for infringement of the luxury brand Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) owned by Lifestyle Equities. The division bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul passed the order granting an interim stay. Amazon had challenged the judgment passed by the single-judge bench on February 25, 2025. The High Court said that Amazon is not required to pay an amount for the interim stay. Though it would satisfy the damages if there is an order against it. The detailed order is to be uploaded by the High Court. Earlier, a Single judge had passed the judgment in favour of BHPC and against Amazon Technology Inc. The court had said, 'Considering the fact that the Defendants have indulged in deliberate and wilful infringement as also the various factors which are set out herein above, the royalties that the Plaintiffs would have earned based on their business plan which they clearly achieved in the first year is a reasonable measure of damages in the present case in order to compensate the Plaintiffs,' 'A decree of damages to the tune of $38.78 million, as of the date, equal to 336,02,87,000.00 is granted in favour of the Plaintiffs against Defendant No.1. (Amazon Technology Inc).' A single judge held in the judgment passed on February 25. The bench had also said that If the said amount is paid within three months, no interest would be liable to be paid. However, if the same is not paid by the Defendant, interest at the rate of 5% per annum would be payable from the date of this judgment until the full realisation of the said amount. The bench had also passed a decree of costs to the tune of Rs 3,23,10,966.60 along with the Court Fee. This suit was filed by Plaintiff Lifestyle Equities C.V. (LECV) and Lifestyle Licensing B.V. (LLBV) in 2020, seeking a permanent injunction and damages against the Defendants for infringement of their registered trademark, Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC). The allegation in the plaint was that the three Defendants have engaged in activities that constitute a violation of the exclusive rights in the BHPC logo mark. The Plaintiffs had asserted that they are the rightful proprietors of the BHPC mark, which enjoys extensive goodwill and recognition in the domestic and international markets. It was contended that the Defendants were unlawfully using a mark identical or deceptively similar to the Plaintiffs' trademark, thereby violating their statutory and common law rights. It was stated that the horse device is a prominent part of the trademark. The word mark, along with the logo, is a registered trademark of the Plaintiff in various countries of the world. They had submitted that they are the registered proprietors of various marks, including the device mark, in approximately 91 countries, including the USA, UK, India, UAE, Nepal, Mexico, Germany, etc. As per the plaint, Defendant No.1 (Amazon Technology Inc.) was dealing with apparel products under. The private label- 'Symbol', consisting of a horse device mark almost identical to the BHPC logo device, thereby leading to infringement and unauthorised use. Defendant No.2-Cloudtail India Private Limited is alleged to have acted as the retailer of the said infringing apparel products, making them available for sale on the e-commerce platform which is managed and operated by Defendant No.3 Amazon Seller Services Private Limited. It was contended by the Plaintiffs that such unauthorised use of the infringing marks on the Defendant's platform constitutes trademark infringement and misrepresentation, causing consumer confusion and dilution of the Plaintiffs' mark and goodwill. (ANI)
