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$3 Million Verdict: Wedding Photographer’s Sidewalk Slip Sparks Larger Debate on L.A.’s Infrastructure Liability

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded a wedding photographer $3 million following a serious injury sustained from a damaged sidewalk in Woodland Hills nearly four years ago. Payman Heravi’s emotional response to the verdict reflected the ongoing challenges he faces due to the accident. In December 2019, Heravi was walking along Ventura Boulevard when he tripped over a significant uplift in the sidewalk while checking his phone. The fall left him with lasting damage to his left arm, rendering it less functional and causing ongoing pain that has hampered his ability to work as … Read more

Beloved Cyclist and Advocate Ken Rosskopf Dies in Tragic Intersection Crash, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Passion for Cycling

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Decatur, Georgia — An avid cyclist, Ken Rosskopf, suffered grave injuries in a collision with a truck while riding his bicycle home. The incident occurred at the intersection of Clairemont Avenue and Ponce de Leon Place, leaving his family in shock as they rushed to the scene. Initially, Rosskopf appeared to be alert and able to converse with his wife, Linda, who was among the first to reach him at the accident site. However, his condition deteriorated rapidly. By the time his other family members arrived at Grady Memorial Hospital, he had lost the ability … Read more

Chinatown Acid Attack: Judge Confirms Premeditation in Shocking Assault as Community Seeks Justice for Victim

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HONOLULU — An alleged acid attack in Chinatown has been deemed premeditated, according to a judge during a court arraignment on Monday. Marquis A. Johnson, 34, faces first-degree assault charges, a Class B felony, following the incident that occurred on August 8. Oahu Circuit Court Judge Ronald Johnson stated that the defendant specifically targeted the victim, Lathson Robert, 30. The judge confirmed Johnson’s bail amount at $500,000 based on a sealed pretrial bail report. Johnson, who appeared via videoconference from the Oahu Community Correctional Center, pleaded not guilty through attorney Rick Sing, who represented Johnson’s … Read more

Restaurant Altercation Escalates: Japanese Eatery Employee Faces Grand Jury for Stabbing Co-Worker

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ELKINS, W.Va. — A case involving a Japanese restaurant employee accused of stabbing a coworker is set to move forward to a grand jury after the defendant’s preliminary hearing was waived on Monday. Shi Span Pink, 48, faces charges of malicious assault and malicious wounding following an incident at Sakura Japanese Restaurant on August 15. During the proceedings in Randolph County Magistrate Court, Pink’s attorney, Jacob Rosnick from Morgantown, sought a modification of Pink’s bond from the current cash-only requirement of $15,000 to a more flexible cash or surety bond. Rosnick argued that his client … Read more