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Jury Awards $33 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ottawa County Jail

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – A federal civil jury awarded $33 million in damages to the estate of Terral Brooks Ellis II, who died in the Ottawa County jail in 2015. The jury found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis’ family expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the jury’s verdict, ending their years-long wait for justice. Ellis, 26, was pronounced dead on October 22, 2015, shortly after being transported from the Ottawa County jail to a local hospital with no detectable blood pressure. During his 10-day stay at … Read more

Man Arrested in Dramatic Police Pursuit Crash in Fontana

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FONTANA, CA – In a recent police pursuit accident at the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Clubhouse Drive, Andrew Asuncion has been detained and is now facing charges. The incident occurred on January 2 at approximately 10:50 a.m, as confirmed by the Fontana Police Department. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been disclosed. However, the collision involved two vehicles. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported thus far. Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and gather additional information. Authorities have not revealed any specific details … Read more

Cher’s Son Opposes Conservatorship Request, Declares Mother ‘Unfit’ in Court Battle

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LOS ANGELES – Cher’s request for conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman was not immediately approved by a judge, who ruled that there was insufficient time for Allman and his attorneys to review the filed documents. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui made the decision on Friday, stating that the court required the documents to be submitted at least five days before the hearing. Allman, who is opposing the petition, was also granted the right to choose his own legal representation. One of Allman’s attorneys, Avi Levy, expressed his client’s satisfaction with … Read more

Belvedere Terminals Files Lawsuit Against Volusia County Over Controversial Fuel Farm Project

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Belvedere Terminals, the company behind a proposed fuel farm in Ormond Beach, has taken legal action against Volusia County after county officials moved to halt the project, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Belvedere Terminals has been working to construct the fuel farm on a 61-acre property off US-1 and Hull Road since 2022. However, the plan has faced opposition from residents of Ormond Beach who have expressed concerns about the location of the fuel farm, despite assurances from company officials regarding safety. To address these concerns, Volusia County leaders … Read more