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Historic $129 Million Verdict Awarded to Family of Young Girl Killed in School Traffic Accident

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Slidell, Louisiana – A St. Tammany County jury has awarded $129 million in damages to the family of a 6-year-old girl, Emma Savoie, who was tragically struck and killed by a car in 2022 near her school, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, during an after-school running activity. The incident, which has reverberated throughout the community, occurred as Emma tried to catch up with her older brother Beau, 9, during the run when she crossed the street and was hit. The legal proceedings wrapped up last Friday with a verdict that highlights significant concerns about … Read more

Controversial Pick: Matt Gaetz Nominated as Attorney General Despite Limited Legal Experience and Ongoing Investigations

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WASHINGTON — In a move that has raised eyebrows across political and legal circles, former Congressman Matt Gaetz was appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General, a decision announced just after Gaetz’s resignation from Congress on Wednesday. This nomination is particularly striking given Gaetz’s limited legal experience and active involvement in several contentious and unresolved ethical issues. Traditionally, U.S. attorney generals have boasted extensive careers in law and law enforcement, criteria that Gaetz seemingly lacks. Aside from a brief stint at a small law firm in Florida and a … Read more

Legal Battle Ignites as Former Employee Claims Sunrun’s Oversight Led to Unwarranted Charges

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the company, claiming wrongful arrest due to the company’s alleged failure to notify authorities that his employment had ended. The legal team representing Sunrun in this case, comprising David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from McCarter & English, has officially entered their appearances in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit, initiated on September 4, was brought forward by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of the plaintiff, George Edward Steins. The complaint centers on … Read more

Former New Jersey Tree Board Supervisor Sues Agency Over Secret Surveillance and Workplace Discrimination

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Jackson Township, New Jersey — Amanda Glenn, a former program manager with the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts, has filed legal action against her former employer, citing severe privacy violations stemming from unauthorized surveillance. The lawsuit unfolded after Glenn discovered a concealed camera aimed specifically at her workstation, an action she claims was both unconsented and illegal under state law. The incident reportedly began in October 2023 when a colleague alerted Glenn to a hidden Ring camera, cleverly disguised with tape and initially placed behind a computer. It was later repositioned atop a cabinet, … Read more