Lawsuits Involving Donald Trump and His Businesses
Recent Takeaways from Trump’s Legal Battles
As the 2024 political landscape takes shape, Donald Trump’s attention extends well beyond policy and his run for office. Note that many of the lawsuits covered in this article are active and highly contested.
- According to USA Today, Trump has been involved in a total of 4,095 lawsuits.
- Trump and his businesses were ordered to pay around $354.4 million for misstating asset values. The verdict is soon to be appealed.
- Trump was ordered to pay $88.3 million in a defamation case. He is currently appealing the verdict.
Other Ongoing Legal Battles
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, is facing an array of legal challenges that continue to unfold, as reported by AP News.
- Classified Documents Case: Trump faces 40 felony charges related to alleged mishandling of classified documents
- Election Interference: Trump has been indicted on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results
- Hush Money Scheme: Trump faces 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments
- Georgia Case: Trump was charged with violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering laws for allegedly scheming to overturn the 2020 election results
Total Lawsuits Involving Trump or His Businesses as Plaintiffs or Defendants
According to USA TODAY Trump and his businesses have been involved in 4095 lawsuits over the last three decades. The total includes cases that Trump or his related businesses have initiated as plaintiffs as well as those they have been involved in as defendants. Below are a few of the key categories and figures:
- Casino Related: 1863 cases
- Personal Injury Related: 697 cases
- Real Estate Related: 622 cases
- Contract Related: 208 cases
- Government and Tax Related: 190 cases
- Employment Related: 130 cases
- Branding and Trademark Related: 85 cases
- Golf Club Related: 63 cases
- Campaign Related: 17 cases
- Media and Defamation Related: 14 cases