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Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Paralyzed Skier, Challenging Long-Standing Liability Waivers in Ski Industry

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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — A jury has awarded $12.4 million to Annie Miller, a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. This ruling represents a significant shift in the legal landscape concerning ski resorts, which have historically relied on liability waivers to shield themselves from lawsuits. Miller, then 16 years old and on a ski trip with her church group from Oklahoma, fell approximately 30 feet when she slipped from the Paradise Express lift. Her family contended that the lift operators were negligent, alleging that they failed … Read more

Carla de Abreu Lopes Takes the Helm at Securitas Portugal, Bringing Over 20 Years of Legal Expertise

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Lisbon, Portugal — Carla de Abreu Lopes has been appointed the new leader of legal, risk, and compliance at Securitas Portugal, the company announced through its social media platforms. Lopes comes to this role from Huawei Technologies, where she held the position of head of legal for the past three years. Bringing over two decades of legal expertise, Lopes has a solid track record in team leadership and the management of intricate legal processes, according to Securitas. Her previous experience includes serving as legal counsel manager at Samsung Portugal and nearly ten years as an … Read more

Prosecutors Push for Tougher Sentence in Shawn Kemp Tacoma Mall Shooting Case

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TACOMA, Wash. — Pierce County prosecutors are seeking a reconsideration of the sentence given to former NBA player Shawn Kemp for his involvement in a shooting incident at the Tacoma Mall earlier this year. Prosecutors argue that Kemp’s actions amount to a violent offense, warranting a more severe punishment than what was imposed. In a motion filed by the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, officials claim that Kemp should have received jail time rather than the limited sentence of 30 days of home detention and 240 hours of community service. This sentence was handed down … Read more

Jay Cutler Faces Lawsuit Following DUI Crash, Veteran Claims Injury and Daily Pain

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler faces legal challenges following a DUI incident that occurred in October. The ex-player, known for his time with the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos, was cited after crashing his pickup truck into another vehicle. According to law enforcement, when they arrived at the scene, Cutler exhibited signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Allegedly, he also attempted to offer the other driver $2,000 to avoid calling the authorities. Following the incident, Cutler pled guilty to DUI charges and has been sentenced to four days in … Read more