Sports:

• A swimmer who broke his ankle in a 2017 race organized by a Malibu beach club had his negligence lawsuit against the club owners restored, after a California state appeals court ruled that a retired lifeguard captain’s declaration that conditions were hazardous raised a legitimate dispute regarding whether the club boosted the inherent swimming risks. Beach Club Must Face Swim Racer’s Injury Suit – Law360
• Athletic apparel giant Varsity Brands LLC is on the verge of settling an explosive Florida lawsuit that accused the company and its various subsidiaries of aiding and obfuscating sexual abuse of underage cheerleaders, according to Wednesday federal court filings. Varsity Brands To Settle Fla. Cheerleader-Abuse Case – Law360
• An employee of a Connecticut racing team who was seriously injured in a tire explosion at a NASCAR track is claiming his employer threatened to fire him if he attempted to file for workers’ compensation, according to a complaint filed in Connecticut state court. Racing Co. Worker Sues Over Tire Explosion Comp Pay – Law360
• An attorney for Nike told a Third Circuit panel on Wednesday that a federal court’s faulty definition of what constituted “willful” infringement of another company’s trademark should erase a 2021 jury verdict against the sportswear giant. Nike Says Bad Concept Of ‘Willful’ Undoes Jury’s TM Verdict – Law360
• Bally Sports Network parent Diamond Sports Group LLC said Wednesday it has reached a “comprehensive” deal for a debt-for-equity Chapter 11 restructuring plan, a $495 million settlement with its own parent company, and a future streaming partnership with Amazon. Bally Sports Parent Strikes Ch. 11 Plan Deal With Amazon – Law360

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• In a colorful complaint, renowned graffiti artists Nekst and Bates hit Guess and Macy’s with a copyright action in CA federal court, accusing the apparel retailers of hawking T-shirts that prominently feature their work and names without authorization in an attempt to “lend credibility and an air of urban cool.” Guess, Macy’s Sued By Artists Over Graffiti Art On T-Shirts – Law360
• Electronic Arts lost its bid to arbitrate a proposed class action from a minor who said the Apex Legends creator tricks users into buying digital currency in the game after a CA appeals court determined the minor clearly disaffirmed any agreement he entered with the company, including arbitration. Electronic Arts Can’t Arbitrate Minor’s Game Purchase Suit – Law360

MEANWHILE, IN HOLLYWOOD…

• A massage therapist has sued incarcerated former media mogul Harvey Weinstein and New York Knicks owner James Dolan in CA federal court, alleging both men separately sexually assaulted her during her time working on tour for the rock band The Eagles. Weinstein, NY Knicks Owner Hit With Sexual Assault Suit – Law360
• British spirits maker Diageo announced that it reached a settlement with Sean “Diddy” Combs in which the rapper and music producer agreed to dismiss his racial discrimination suit in NY state court, which claimed the company treated him and his brands “worse than others because he is Black.” Diddy Settles Racism Claims Against Liquor Giant Diageo – Law360
• A CA judge on Friday allowed actress Leah Remini to supplement allegations against the Church of Scientology to outline specific wrongdoing against a co-defendant, brushing aside objections from the nonprofit’s attorney that it violates his client’s First Amendment right to seek a speedy end to her suit. Remini Can Amend Allegations Against Scientology Nonprofit – Law360