News

News

Trial Intensifies: Defense Seeks Dismissal in Fatal Distracted Driving Case in Tucson

by

Tucson, Ariz. — The legal battle surrounding Jana Giron, accused of causing a fatal crash while allegedly distracted by her phone, moved forward as prosecutors concluded their presentation on Friday. Giron faces serious charges in a 2019 incident that resulted in the deaths of Caitlin Festerling, 21, and Paul Garcia, 22. The defense argued that Giron was unaware of the dangers posed by her actions and should not be held criminally responsible. They contended that the charges, particularly manslaughter, were not appropriate for the situation which they claimed was accidental and largely uncontrollable. Initially, Giron … Read more

APS Takes Legal Action, Seeks $1.6 Million from Bus Contractor Over Payment Dispute

by

Atlanta, GA — The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has initiated legal action against a local bus contractor, alleging outstanding debts amounting to $1.6 million for services rendered. This lawsuit represents a significant dispute in the sector of educational transportation services within the community, underscoring ongoing concerns regarding contractual compliance and financial management. APS claims that the bus contractor failed to meet the financial terms set forth in their agreement. The district alleges that despite fulfilling their service obligations, they have not received the compensation outlined in their contract, leading to the current legal contention. The … Read more

Scam Alert: Dane County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Convincing Jury Duty Phone Frauds

by

MADISON, Wis. — Residents in Dane County are being targeted by a sophisticated phone scam involving individuals posing as officials from the local sheriff’s office, claiming that targets have missed jury duty and consequently, there are warrants out for their arrest unless they pay a supposed fine. Elise Schaffer, a Public Information Officer with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, noted that with each technological advancement, scammers also refine their tactics. She highlighted that although many believe they could easily recognize a scam, the reality often proves different. “These calls are extremely convincing and can be … Read more

Litigation Expert Justin VandenBout Enhances Norton Rose Fulbright’s Houston Team with His Diverse Practice Experience

by

Houston, TX – Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, bolstered its litigation force in Houston with the recent addition of Justin VandenBout as a partner in the firm’s Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout, previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, is recognized for his expertise in managing a comprehensive range of litigations across the United States. VandenBout brings a rich portfolio of experience in various areas including commercial and product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass torts. His expertise extends to environmental litigation, class actions, disaster response, catastrophic injury, intellectual property, construction … Read more