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Atlanta Judicial Commission Seeks Nominations for Municipal Court Judge Position

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is now accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge for the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. This presents an exciting opportunity for members of the bar and citizens to participate in the nomination process. Nominations in writing must be received by February 10, 2024, and a nominee must meet certain qualifications. To be eligible for the position, a nominee must be at least 25 years of age and have been a resident of the City of Atlanta for one year prior to the appointment. Additionally, the … Read more

Wife of SpaceX Employee Injured in Rocket Engine Test Files Lawsuit Alleging Negligence, Sheds Light on Company’s Safety Concerns

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Hawthorne, California – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against SpaceX following a rocket engine test that left a worker in a coma. The incident on January 18, 2022, involved a malfunctioning component that detached and struck integration technician Francisco Cabada, resulting in a skull fracture and a two-year coma, according to Reuters. The lawsuit, filed by Cabada’s wife in a Los Angeles state court, highlights ongoing safety concerns at SpaceX, with previous investigations revealing a pattern of workplace injuries and questionable safety practices. SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has faced criticism … Read more

Ohio Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge for Shooting Elderly Woman in Youngstown

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Jury selection commenced today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for a Kentucky man who is facing an attempted murder charge. Davelle Heath, 28, also faces a charge of felonious assault. The jurors gathered in Judge Anthony D’Apolito’s courtroom to be picked for the case against Heath, who is accused of shooting a 64-year-old woman in the head on March 31, 2022, in front of a residence on South Truesdale Avenue on the East Side. Police have yet to disclose a motive. Approximately a month after the incident, Heath was apprehended in … Read more

3M Litigation Settlement Surpasses Expectations, Reaching 98% Participation for Faulty Earplugs Sold to Military

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – 3M Co. announced on Monday that the litigation settlement for its sale of potentially faulty earplugs to the military is expected to surpass the 98% participation threshold by the final registration date of March 25. As the maker of well-known products such as Post-it Notes, Scotch tape, N95 masks, and Command strips, 3M agreed last August to pay a total of $6 billion to resolve over 300,000 lawsuits. These lawsuits alleged that tens of thousands of individuals suffered from hearing loss and tinnitus after using the 3M earplugs. This case has become … Read more