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Buffalo Court Battle: Acting Mayor and Comptroller Face Off Over Bond Authority in $110 Million Budget Dispute

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Buffalo, N.Y. — A court hearing on Monday brought to light a contentious legal battle between Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon and Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams over fiscal authority within the city. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Scanlon and Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski, challenges Miller-Williams’ refusal to issue bond anticipation notes tied to a significant $110 million capital budget. No ruling was immediately forthcoming from Judge Emilio Colaiacovo, who indicated that he would provide a written decision by the end of the week. This ongoing dispute centers around claims that the comptroller lacks the jurisdiction to block the … Read more

Family Seeks $18 Million After Tragic Plane Crash Completely Destroys Home

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A family from Newberg has initiated a lawsuit amounting to $18 million following a catastrophic plane crash that destroyed their home. The legal action was taken against several parties, including Hillsboro Aero Academy, Ascend Pilot Academy, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Industries, the pilot Matt Bevacqua, and the estate of Barrett Bevacqua. The Ferris family’s lawsuit seeks compensation for various damages resulting from the incident on October 3, 2023. They are pursuing claims for the complete loss of their residence and property, personal damages, trespassing issues, and emotional distress experienced by themselves and … Read more

Jefferson County Jury Sentences Repeat Offender to 28 Years for Continuous Child Sexual Abuse

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BEAUMONT, Texas — A jury in Jefferson County has convicted 43-year-old David Allen Tovar of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The verdict was delivered last Friday, and a sentencing hearing was held on Monday, where the court imposed a 28-year prison term. Tovar, a registered sex offender, faced serious allegations stemming from multiple incidents involving a minor. As a first-degree felony, continuous sexual abuse of a child carries a potential sentence ranging from 25 years to life imprisonment, highlighting the gravity of the offenses. During the trial, which took place under Judge John Stevens, … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback in Talc Controversy as Bankruptcy Court Rejects Tort Claims

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Johnson & Johnson faced a significant setback as a bankruptcy court ruled against its strategy to limit liabilities resulting from claims related to its talcum powder products. This ruling comes as the pharmaceutical and consumer goods giant grapples with a growing number of lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products contain cancer-causing asbestos. Recent legal maneuvers by Johnson & Johnson had aimed to manage its exposure to these lawsuits—claims that have intensified in recent years. The company had proposed a controversial plan to transfer its talc liabilities to a subsidiary that would then file for bankruptcy. … Read more