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Family Awarded $3.1 Million After Woman Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Despite Preexisting Condition

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Camden County, New Jersey – A jury in Camden County recently awarded a settlement of $3.1 million to the family of a woman who tragically lost her life after contracting necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria. However, due to the condition being classified as a preexisting illness, the final amount awarded was reduced by 35% to $2,007,742. The victim, Adrienne Nock, 54, required urgent surgery to halt the bacteria’s progression through her body. Regrettably, a series of miscommunications resulted in a significant delay in her operation, ultimately leading to her untimely demise. This … Read more

Unveiling the Forgotten Pioneer: Alabama Civil Rights Lawyer Arthur Davis Shores Finally Gets the Spotlight

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Black History Month serves as a moment to remember and learn about the untold stories of pioneers who have been overlooked. One such individual is Arthur Davis Shores, a civil rights lawyer from Alabama. Shores is the subject of a compelling documentary produced by Alabama Public Television, with narration by WBRC’s Steve Crocker. The idea for the documentary took shape during a conversation between Shores’ daughter, Barbara, and Phillip Howard of the Conservation Fund, and Pete Conroy at the premiere of another acclaimed documentary about a legendary figure from Alabama. It was … Read more

Testimony from Gun’s Previous Owner Allowed in James Crumbley’s Trial: Storing Firearm Key Issue

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PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — In the upcoming trial of James Crumbley, who is facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter for his son’s mass shooting at Oxford High School, Judge Cheryl Matthews has ruled to allow testimony from the original owner of the handgun used in the shooting. The handgun was bought by James Crumbley just four days before the incident occurred. At a hearing in Oakland County Circuit Court, Matthews agreed with the prosecution’s argument that the testimony of the former owner, Kyle Keaser, could be relevant in James Crumbley’s trial. Assistant prosecutor Marc Keast … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Nickelback’s ‘Rockstar’ Was Copied, Citing Use of Rockstar Clichés

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A federal appeals court in Texas has dismissed a copyright lawsuit against the band Nickelback, ruling that they cannot be sued for using “clichés” and singing about being a rockstar. The lawsuit claimed that the band’s hit song “Rockstar” from their 2005 album “All the Right Reasons” was a rip-off of an earlier song called “Rock Star.” However, the court determined that the songs were not similar enough for the lawsuit to proceed. The lead singer of Texas band Snowblind Revival, Kirk Johnston, filed the lawsuit in May 2020, alleging that Nickelback had stolen substantial … Read more