Movies and TvShows featuring "lawsuit" theme.
Mayday is a docudrama TV show that explores real-life airplane disasters, their causes, and the investigations that follow. The series focuses on reenactments and interviews with experts to provide a dramatic and educational look at tragic events.
Judge Mablean Ephriam, who presided over "Divorce Court" from 1999-2006 as the first star of the revived version of the show, returns to the courtroom genre with his half-hour series that deals with life and the law. The former Los Angeles-based prosecutor takes on the typical cases that are found on TV court shows. The arbitrator says that her show "will be life because everything we do, it involves the law."
The Good Wife is a legal drama that follows Alicia Florrick, a lawyer who returns to work after her politician husband is involved in a sex and corruption scandal. She navigates the world of law while balancing her career and family, facing challenges and opportunities along the way.
L.A. Law is a drama series that explores the personal and professional lives of attorneys at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. The show delves into the complexities of legal cases, the dynamics between colleagues, and the challenges they face in a high-pressure environment. It also touches upon themes of justice, relationships, and the intricate workings of the judicial system.
The Practice is a legal drama TV show set in Boston that follows the lives of attorneys at a law firm as they navigate courtroom battles, ethical dilemmas, and personal struggles.
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. The movie follows the journey of Mark as he faces legal battles and navigates the rise of Facebook, ultimately becoming a billionaire.
A young lawyer, Mitch McDeere, joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it is involved in organized crime. He becomes the target of various threats as he tries to expose the firm's corruption and protect himself and his family.
Barry, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his career making honey. He meets Vanessa, a florist, and discovers humans eat honey. Barry decides to sue humans and ultimately succeeds, but realizes the consequences of his actions and helps save the world by pollinating flowers.
An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. Desperate for work, unskilled Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts), single parent of three, takes a relatively inconsequential job as a legal assistant in a California law firm for low wages. While organizing some paperwork pertaining to real estate cases, she is puzzled when she notices medical records in one of the files. On a whim, she does a little investigating of her own, and comes to suspect that land purchased by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is the same land on which chromium contamination resulted from PG&E's environmentally irresponsible actions. Examination of local water records and interviews with residents ill from exposure to poisonous chromium confirm Erin's suspicions, but pursuit of legal proceedings against PG&E would seem beyond the capabilities of the small law firm she works at. Still, Erin succeeds in making her boss, Ed Masry (Albert Finney), as passionate about the case as she is, and he takes it on. Both Ed and Erin must make great sacrifices in their lives, as the legal costs spread Ed very thin, and the round-the-clock work takes Erin out of touch with both her boyfriend and her kids. Erin's kids resent the lack of attention from her, and her attempts to explain the merits of what she is doing to her eldest son are futile ..... but, one day her eldest son happens across one of the many documents pertaining to the PG&E case. He reads of a child his own age who is very ill, and knowing that Erin's work will help this child, asks her why the child's mother cannot provide the needed help. When Erin explains that it is because the child's mother is very ill, too, her son, for the first time, appreciates the nature and importance of Erin's work. In the end, Erin's special ability to bond with the victims of chromium contaminaton and their families and Ed's legal and administrative prowess are the key ingredients to making the case against PG&E. As a team, they manage to successfully lay the groundwork for the payment of legal damages by PG&E to those harmed.
A down-on-his-luck lawyer takes on a medical malpractice case in an attempt to find redemption. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to derail his pursuit of justice.
When Andrew Beckett, a man with HIV, is fired by his law firm, he hires a homophobic lawyer to help him in a wrongful dismissal suit. As the case goes to court, they face discrimination and prejudice, but ultimately win the case, receiving back pay, damages, and justice. Along the way, they challenge societal intolerance and fight for equality in an emotional courtroom drama.
Dark Waters is a biographical drama based on the true story of corporate defense attorney Rob Bilott, who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a dark secret regarding water pollution and chemical contamination, leading to a long legal battle with a powerful corporation. The movie highlights the importance of environmental protection and the fight against corporate corruption.
Capernaüm is about Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for giving him life. Zain goes from being a streetwise child to a hardened 12-year-old, surviving on the streets. He meets Rahil, an Ethiopian migrant worker who takes care of her baby son Yonas. Zain gets jailed for a violent crime and seeks justice in a courtroom.
Show Me a Hero is a TV mini-series based on a true story. Set in the 1980s, it follows the efforts of a young mayor to combat racism and public housing issues in Yonkers, New York. The series explores the political and social challenges faced by the mayor and the consequences of his actions. It delves into themes of racial segregation, class differences, and the impact of government policies on communities.
A Civil Action follows a lawyer who takes on a case involving toxic waste contamination. As he investigates the case, he uncovers evidence of corporate greed and the devastating impact of the pollution on the local community. The lawyer faces challenges in his pursuit of justice, including bankruptcy and personal struggles. The movie explores themes of right and justice, the power of evidence, and the flaws in the legal system.
In the city of Warsaw, Poland, a career woman lawyer finds herself dealing with cases involving pedophilia, murder, alcoholism, and drugs. As she navigates the dangerous world of criminals and corrupt officials, she fights for justice and tries to protect the innocent.
Based on a true story, Josey Aimes takes a job as a mine worker in a male-dominated industry and faces relentless sexual harassment. When she decides to file a lawsuit against the company, she inspires other women to join her and stand up against the abuse.
Set in the Joseon era, an exhilarating legal revenge of a lawyer who avenges the death of his parents by trial begins.
In 2016, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) is the chairman of Fox News and runs the network with an iron fist. The film follows the stories of three different women who work at Fox News: Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), and Kayla Popisil (Margot Robbie). Megyn challenges Donald Trump during a debate, facing backlash and harassment as a result. Gretchen, tired of enduring sexist comments, decides to sue Roger directly. Kayla, a young conservative woman, moves up in the network and experiences sexual harassment from Roger. As the women face various challenges, they come together to expose the truth about the toxic work environment at Fox News.