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Jury Divided on Convicting Stephen Paleveda in Fatal DUI Crash Trial

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TAMPA, Fla. – A jury in Hillsborough County is deliberating over whether Stephen Paleveda should be held responsible for the death of Bamnet Narongchai, who was killed in a head-on collision five years ago. Paleveda is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident, and resisting arrest in connection with the crash. The incident occurred when a Ford F-350 pickup truck, driven by an unidentified individual with its headlights off, recklessly sped through the streets of South Tampa. The truck disregarded traffic laws, including running red lights and driving the … Read more

Alliance San Diego Offers Breakfast and Legal Support to San Diego Flood Victims

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SAN DIEGO, CA – In an effort to provide support and information to those still recovering from the devastating floods that occurred in January, Alliance San Diego organized a gathering where residents were treated to a warm breakfast. The event served as a platform for individuals to learn more about the resources and legal options available to them amidst the ongoing recovery process. Elmer Pineda, a resident of San Diego, expressed his weariness with broken promises and sought help at the event. Pineda currently resides in an apartment complex that was heavily impacted by the … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Hands Down Historic $2.25 Billion Verdict Against Bayer in Roundup Cancer Case

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant blow to Bayer, a Philadelphia jury recently awarded $2.25 billion in damages in a lawsuit connecting the company’s Roundup weed killer to a cable technician’s blood cancer. The verdict is the largest yet in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Monsanto’s popular herbicide. Bayer, the corporate parent of Monsanto, had reserved over $10 billion last year to settle approximately 125,000 cases, many of which were consolidated in California. However, the tide began to turn when juries started awarding nine- and ten-figure sums to plaintiffs diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Attorney Tom … Read more

Brian D. Witzer, Esq.: A Trailblazing Trial Lawyer Making Waves in the Legal Industry

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Brian D. Witzer, Esq., an accomplished trial lawyer with over three and a half decades of litigation experience, has joined the prestigious Heidari Law Group in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Known for his expertise in a wide range of civil cases, Witzer has established a reputation for securing record-breaking verdicts and settlements throughout California and other states. Witzer’s legal career began with his founding of The Law Offices of Brian D. Witzer in 1989, following 12 years of dedicated service in both public and private litigation arenas. Under his leadership, … Read more