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Civil lawsuits

Amazon sued over ‘punitive’ handling of employee absences in proposed class action

The lawsuit seeks damages for hourly warehouse workers who sought accommodations for their disabilities.
The lawsuit seeks damages for hourly warehouse workers who sought accommodations for their disabilities.

Basketball court death: Teen’s guardians settle suit against East Coast Town Council, EM Services

The teenager died on July 26, 2021 while playing basketball at a court near Block 18 Bedok South Road.
The teenager died on July 26, 2021 while playing basketball at a court near Block 18 Bedok South Road.

Judge shelves man’s bid for share of parents’ HDB flat, citing doubts about late mum’s claims

The judge expressed sympathy for the son, but said the court cannot simply “rubberstamp” an application founded on a narrative that appears to be contradicted by objective evidence.
The judge expressed sympathy for the son, but said the court cannot simply “rubberstamp” an application founded on a narrative that appears to be contradicted by objective evidence.

PropNex unit sued for $586,000 over alleged misrepresentation and breach of duty

PropNex Realty is also being sued for Hao Mart, for more than $3.5 million, over the lease for Taste Orchard.
PropNex Realty is also being sued for Hao Mart, for more than $3.5 million, over the lease for Taste Orchard.

Are Trump tariffs legal? Sceptical US Supreme Court hears case with implications for Singapore

Activists rally outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Nov 5.
Activists rally outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Nov 5.

Estranged husband of missing Malaysian woman wins court tussle over Singapore assets

Ms Pamela Ling accused her husband of forging her signature, while Mr Thomas Hah accused her of misappropriating his assets.
Ms Pamela Ling accused her husband of forging her signature, while Mr Thomas Hah accused her of misappropriating his assets.

Do Kwon appealing against dismissal of $18.4m claim over aborted purchase of Ardmore penthouse

The man had made various payments totalling $19.4 million to the vendor before he ultimately decided not to go ahead with the purchase of the unit.
The man had made various payments totalling $19.4 million to the vendor before he ultimately decided not to go ahead with the purchase of the unit.

Judge rejects woman’s bid to sell condo bought in trust for son, citing lack of disclosure

Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.
Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.

Woman loses lawsuit against mother for 50% stake in 26 Singapore properties

During the trial, Ms Prawesti testified that the family owned vast assets, including 50 other properties, an island, and large estates in Indonesia.
During the trial, Ms Prawesti testified that the family owned vast assets, including 50 other properties, an island, and large estates in Indonesia.

Lawsuit against PropNex subsidiary over ‘99-to-1’ deal dropped, says property group

This was the second reported suit against PropNex Realty over a 99-to-1 arrangement, which refers to a structure that buyers often use to avoid tax by reducing the rightful ABSD payable on purchases.
This was the second reported suit against PropNex Realty over a 99-to-1 arrangement, which refers to a structure that buyers often use to avoid tax by reducing the rightful ABSD payable on purchases.

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