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Jury Awards $4 Million to Boise Coffee Shop Owner in First Amendment Lawsuit Against University Administrators

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BOISE, Idaho — In a legal conclusion that caps off a highly publicized three-week trial, Big City Coffee won a significant victory against Boise State University administrators, securing a $3 million award for alleged violations of First Amendment rights. The controversy stemmed from the coffee shop’s display of a law enforcement support sticker, which ignited campus activism and public debate. In August 2021, Sarah Fendley, the owner of Big City Coffee, initiated a $10 million lawsuit targeting Leslie Webb, the former vice president for student affairs, and Alicia Estey, chief financial and operating officer at … Read more

Florida Jury Awards Motorcyclist $8.5 Million in Injury Lawsuit After Tragic Collision

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Tallahassee, FL — A Florida state court jury has awarded $8.5 million to a motorcyclist for medical expenses following a debilitating collision in 2022. The motorcyclist, whose identity remains confidential, sustained severe injuries to her leg when a box truck collided with her vehicle. The accident, which critically damaged the motorcyclist’s leg, necessitated extensive medical treatment and surgeries, leading to significant financial hardships. The legal action, initiated by the motorcyclist, targeted the driver of the box truck, claiming negligence on part of the driver contributed to the catastrophic incident. During the trial, evidence presented by … Read more

Jury Awards $495 Million in High-Stakes Baby Formula Lawsuit as Philadelphia Cases Forge New Legal Path

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St. Louis, MO — A legal storm is brewing over claims that certain infant formulas may have toxic effects, with victims’ families securing a major victory in a $495 million verdict delivered by a St. Louis jury. This landmark decision underscores the rising tension and legal momentum as affected families seek justice for their infants’ alleged harm. Philadelphia, PA is also a key battleground, where multiple cases are on track for trial in the Court of Common Pleas. These lawsuits, however, are employing different legal strategies from those previously adjudicated, potentially setting a new precedent … Read more

Missouri Jury Awards Mother $495 Million in Baby Formula Lawsuit Against Abbott Laboratories

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St. Louis, MO — A Missouri jury has ordered Abbott Laboratories to pay nearly a half-billion dollars in damages after finding that a baby formula produced by the company caused severe health issues in a newborn. The verdict awarded Margo Gill $95 million in compensatory damages and $400 million in punitive damages after her daughter suffered from a serious intestinal condition tied to the formula. The decision came after a lawsuit detailed how Gill’s daughter, identified only as R.D., was prematurely born on August 26, 2021, and later fed Similac, a formula by Abbott, at … Read more