Big Tobacco Of all of the class action lawsuits in US history, the Big Tobacco settlement by far takes the cake for the largest settlement of all time.

What is the biggest settlement ever?

A List of The Biggest class action settlements

• Tobacco settlements for $206 billion.
• BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill $20 billion.
• Volkswagen emissions scandal $14.7 billion.
• Enron securities fraud $7.2 billion.
• WorldCom accounting scandal $6.1 billion.
• Fen-Phen diet drugs $3.8 billion.
• American Indian Trust $3.4 billion.

How can I get money after suing someone?

These are a few tips to help you with the collections process:

1. Ask the Other Side to Pay the Judgment.
2. Start with the Easy Assets.
3. Move on to the Less Liquid Assets.
4. Consider Settling for Less Than Everything Owed.
5. Keep Tabs on the Debtor and Consider Hiring an Expert.
6. Consider Selling the Debt.

Can I sue for mental anguish?

Emotional injuries are very real. Fortunately, the law in California recognizes that fact and allows victims to recover for their mental anguish or emotional suffering. So when people ask us, “Can you sue for emotional distress in California?” the answer is yes.

Why is my brother suing over my mom’s estate?

My Mom passed only 4 months ago and a brother passed 20 days after her. I think my little brother is counting on my emotions to cave in. also, my mom had many health problems….and had developed vascular form of dementia. It was pretty mild.

Do you owe your siblings anything if they are disinherited?

Even where you technically should owe your siblings nothing because you are the sole estate beneficiary, you may find yourself coming out ahead by paying to end a lawsuit rather than taking a risk of loss at trial.

When is morals out the window when dealing with your brother?

<p>Morals are out the window when dealing with your brother — a fact I am sure you will recall next time you have to deal with him. The other stuff will come out during settlement negotiations — competency, him taking money and the jewlery, etc.

What happens when an untrusted sibling is in charge?

It may be that everything in your Trust is being handled fairly, but when an untrusted sibling is in charge, people assume the worst. Sometimes an action that looks fair when taken by a neutral Trustee, looks decidedly unfair when an untrusted sibling takes the same action.