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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

$70,000 peace offering sparked dispute between Tracy Ohiri, lawyer

Tracy Ohiri alleges she was coerced by lawyer Marshal Abubakar into retracting claims against Minister Dave Umahi, without receiving promised compensation.

Mar 21 • 21:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how much Marius Høiby may have to pay in compensation

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, may face significant financial compensation claims from six women in a lawsuit alleging various grievances.

Mar 21 • 15:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Zamroch: The Judgment of the Constitutional Tribunal in Case P 10/16 from the Perspective of Three Months of (Non)Implementation

The Constitutional Tribunal's ruling on December 2, 2025, has sparked significant debate among distribution and transmission companies in Poland due to its implications on property rights.

Mar 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New details on Post Office scandal compensation for wronged family members

The UK Government has announced a new compensation scheme for the families of postmasters harmed by the Horizon scandal, allowing them to make personal injury claims and receive fixed payments.

Mar 19 • 17:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Defense Lawyer on Compensation Claims: - Almost Absurd

During the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, his defense lawyer argued that the compensation claims made by the alleged victims are nearly absurd, and if convicted, they should reference past cases where damages were significantly reduced due to consensual sex having occurred prior to any assaults.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Sykehuset Innlandet must reimburse 190,023 kroner in overtime payment to employee

Sykehuset Innlandet is required to pay back 190,023 kroner in overtime compensation to a healthcare worker after a court ruling upheld her claims.

Mar 19 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deposit by mistake and legal dispute: see the timeline of the case of the driver who received R$ 131 million from a bank

A Brazilian driver is embroiled in a legal dispute after mistakenly receiving R$ 131 million in his bank account, which he claims as compensation and damages.

Mar 19 • 12:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Demands 200,000 kroner in compensation for Nora Haukland

A lawsuit has been initiated against Marius Borg Høiby, who faces charges of rape and domestic violence, with compensation claims from the victims including Nora Haukland.

Mar 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A woman who accessed patient information unlawfully sued the welfare region, demanding 50,000 euros for unjustified dismissal

A former employee of the Varsinais-Suomen welfare region claims she was unjustly dismissed after unlawfully accessing patient information and is seeking over 50,000 euros in compensation.

Mar 18 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major compensation changes from Wednesday April 1 2026 for all train users

UK train passengers will experience significant changes in compensation processes from April 1, 2026, aimed at simplifying claims for delays and reducing fare evasion.

Mar 17 • 16:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Head of State announced laws regarding the compensation for war damages by Russia and waste management

President Alar Karis approved two laws concerning the establishment of an international commission for Ukraine's damage claims and the procurement of waste recycling and disposal services by local governments.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Compensation of nearly 20,000 euros paid for a vehicle damaged in a parking lot

A significant increase in parking lot vehicle damage claims has been reported in Latvia, with one compensation amounting to nearly 20,000 euros for a collision while exiting a parking space.

Mar 17 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Train delays: compensation claims to be easier under Great British Railways

Rail passengers in the UK will now be able to claim compensation for delayed trains directly from the ticket purchase website, simplifying the refund process under the new Great British Railways system.

Mar 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Funai holds compensation for occupants of areas in demarcated lands

Brazil's Funai has been advised to refrain from compensating non-indigenous occupants of demarcated lands when claims are based on the land itself rather than just the constructions on it.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice wins 325 billion won international investment dispute with Schindler, also to receive 9.6 billion won in legal fees back

The South Korean government successfully won an international investment dispute against the Swiss global escalator company Schindler, which dismissed Schindler's claims for compensation.

Mar 15 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Potholes MAPPED: See the areas that have paid out most compensation to drivers

New data reveals significant compensation claims made by UK drivers over pothole damages, with a notable decline in successful claims.

Mar 12 • 15:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Families of Repatriated Fishermen Demand State Compensation for Delayed Criminal Remuneration

The family of a repatriated fisherman has filed a constitutional petition against the state's liability for delayed criminal compensation, following a court ruling dismissing their claims.

Mar 12 • 02:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A former employee took Wanda Nara to court and claims a million-dollar compensation

A former employee is suing Wanda Nara for approximately 15 million pesos, citing poor working conditions and unpaid labor.

Mar 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Insurance compensation for vehicles affected by the rain is expected to reach R$ 40 million in the Zona da Mata region

More than 15 days after a devastating storm in Ubá, insurance claims for damaged vehicles in the Zona da Mata region are projected to reach nearly R$ 40 million.

Mar 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Over 9,000 missile damages in Israel

Over 9,000 compensation claims for missile damage have been reported in Israel following eleven days of conflict, though the level of destruction is less severe than previous attacks.

Mar 11 • 10:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Insurers Have Received About 100 Requests for Compensation for Losses in the Middle East

Latvian insurers have reported receiving around 100 requests for loss compensation linked to the conflict in the Middle East, totaling nearly €100,000 reserved for payouts.

Mar 6 • 12:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Papastavrou: Contracts for hydrocarbons are a national issue – The Chevron bill

Stavros Papastavrou addressed opposition concerns about a clause in the Chevron-HELLENiQ agreement, asserting it safeguards Greek state interests against compensation claims.

Mar 5 • 17:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

She is Guatemalan, 36 weeks pregnant, and ICE detained her: she was deported along with her two children

A 36-week pregnant Guatemalan woman, Juana Felipe, was detained by ICE in Texas and claims she was deceived into signing her voluntary departure due to a promise of financial compensation that she never received.

Mar 4 • 01:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil apologized, but now the state refuses to grant compensation to the forcibly placed individual

The Danish state has apologized for past abuses in care institutions but denies compensation to Erling Frederiksen, citing insufficient documentation of his claims.

Mar 3 • 18:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Fitness athlete caught for doping – Minna Pajulahti's trainee claims huge compensation in court

A fitness coach is suing an athlete who tested positive for doping, seeking €30,000 in damages in a Finnish court.

Mar 3 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Compensation claims for mussel damage are completely exceptional, says a criminal law professor

A preliminary investigation into significant damage to a pearl mussel population in Suomussalmi has found that the incident could lead to charges of serious environmental crimes with estimated damages reaching €2.2 million.

Mar 1 • 18:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two Foreign Tourists Die at Train Crossing in Japan, Sanyo Electric Railway Disputes Compensation Claims from Families

Sanyo Electric Railway intends to dispute compensation claims from the families of two Chinese tourists who died after being struck by a train at a crossing in Kobe, Japan.

Feb 27 • 09:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

109 Years Ago, Grandfather Gave 35 Thousand War Loan to the British, Now Grandson Claims Crores

A businessman from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, alleges that his grandfather loaned ₹35,000 to the British government during World War I, a claim he is now pursuing for compensation.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: 'Record levels of service'

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, marking a significant reduction under the Trump administration.

Feb 26 • 07:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Employee Injured While Working from Home: Court Grants Compensation

A court in Padova has ruled in favor of a woman injured while working from home, establishing a precedent for future workplace injury claims.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Criminals with Full Pockets. Those Golden Reserves that Judges Guarantee to Robbers and Violent Offenders

The article discusses the high financial compensation claims criminals make against the state in Italy, often resulting in extensive legal battles.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FACTOMĀTS: Do ICE agents in the US receive compensation for each detained illegal immigrant?

In January, social media claims suggested that ICE agents in the US are financially rewarded based on the number of detained illegal immigrants, prompting fact-checking by TVNET.

Feb 24 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Helen Skelton points out Gethin Jones 'differences' on-air amid romance rumours

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones addressed their on-screen chemistry and the ongoing romance rumors during an episode of BBC Morning Live.

Feb 24 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drivers counting damages in the thousands after hitting potholes: here's how to claim compensation from insurers and municipalities

Drivers in Lithuania are struggling with damages caused by potholes and are seeking guidance on claiming compensation from insurers and local authorities.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Donald Trump - Supreme Court: The rift no one expected - and where it leads

Donald Trump's long-standing support from the Supreme Court is shaken by a recent decision to annul his tariffs, leading to potential claims for compensation from over 300,000 businesses.

Feb 21 • 07:43 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Epstein, agreement between heirs and victims: up to 35 million dollars in compensation

The heirs of Jeffrey Epstein have agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve pending legal claims from potential victims of the convicted sex offender.

Feb 20 • 08:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Government conditions delivery of aid to victim of the Interoceanic Train: 'It is not correct'

Juan Manuel Iglesias, a victim of the Interoceanic Train derailment, claims the federal government is conditioning his compensation on withdrawing his complaint and renouncing his legal representation.

Feb 18 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Students in England and Wales launch legal action over online teaching during pandemic

Over 170,000 students in England and Wales are suing universities for compensation after their studies shifted to online formats during the pandemic.

Feb 16 • 18:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New Scandinavian Star Lawsuit: Compensation Claims from 47 Danes and Norwegians

A new lawsuit involving 47 plaintiffs, including both Danes and Norwegians, seeks compensation and a formal apology from the state following the tragic Scandinavian Star ferry fire in 1990 that resulted in 159 deaths.

Feb 16 • 05:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The harsh figures of Ukrainian strikes made public in Russia

A Russian insurance company reports significant losses due to increased compensation claims tied to Ukrainian drone attacks, leading to unsustainable financial pressures on insurers in the country.

Feb 11 • 10:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Attempts to recover nearly 12,000 euros from former Visaginas mayor D. Štraupaitė in the 'Čekiukai' case

The prosecution seeks to recover nearly 12,000 euros from former Visaginas mayor D. Štraupaitė due to questionable fuel compensation claims during her term from 2019 to 2023.

Feb 11 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Former councilor Carlos Fernández pays 258,000 euros in compensation to Marbella but the City Council claims double that

Carlos Fernández, who returned to Spain after 19 years in hiding, paid 258,000 euros as compensation to Marbella, but the City Council alleges he owes them double the amount.

Feb 10 • 19:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Carney says he had ‘positive’ call with Trump on Gordie Howe bridge threat

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the Gordie Howe International Bridge with U.S. President Donald Trump in a call characterized as positive, amid Trump's threats to block the bridge's opening over compensation claims.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Lesotho: Lesotho Dam Project Misses Deadline to Pay Multi-Million Compensation Claim

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project has failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to compensate affected communities, prompting additional claims from more community associations.

Feb 10 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Jet2, Ryanair and other passengers could be owed cash

Frustrated airline passengers, including those flying with Jet2 and Ryanair, are facing increasing issues with delays and cancellations, leading to a surge in compensation claims that many travelers are opting not to pursue.

Feb 5 • 10:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump intends to demand one billion dollars in compensation from Harvard University

Former President Donald Trump announced his administration's plan to seek one billion dollars in compensation from Harvard University, following claims that the institution gained concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with his administration.

Feb 3 • 09:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump claims $1 billion in damages from Harvard

Former President Donald Trump is demanding $1 billion in damages and interest from Harvard in response to a New York Times report indicating his administration had withdrawn a request for monetary compensation from the university.

Feb 3 • 07:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Agreement with the Free State: Justice Victim Manfred Genditzki Receives 1.3 Million Euro Compensation

Manfred Genditzki received 1.31 million euros from the Free State of Bavaria for the 13 years he spent wrongfully imprisoned, concluding his case with a settlement covering all claims from his conviction, imprisonment, and retrial.

Jan 14 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

After Million Euro Heist - Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen Defends Security Technology

Following a bank break-in in Gelsenkirchen, the Sparkasse CEO defends the branch's security measures and assures that high compensation claims will not jeopardize the bank's future.

Jan 11 • 18:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Church has already paid 1.8 million to abuse victims, but Bolaños claims they "had nothing"

The Spanish Church has compensated abuse victims with 1.8 million euros, while Minister Bolaños asserts that they had no prior support or resources.

Jan 9 • 03:23 UTC

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