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North Canton Prevails in Former Spitzer Dealership Property Appraisal Case

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North Canton, Ohio – The former Spitzer car dealership property in North Canton, acquired by the city under eminent domain to widen Charlotte Street NE and North Main Street, has been accurately appraised, according to a recent ruling by a jury in Stark County Common Pleas Court. The jury also agreed with the city’s argument that the buildings on the property, which had a history dating back to 1922 and 1962, were worthless and that the city should not have to pay for demolishing them. However, the jury determined that the city should have paid … Read more

Roofing Company Faces Hefty Fines for Violating Child Labor Laws After Fatal Fall of Teen Worker

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Cullman, Alabama – A roofing company in Cullman, Alabama is facing a hefty fine of $117,175 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for violating child labor laws following the tragic death of a teenage worker. The DOL found that Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC employed a 15-year-old who suffered a fatal fall while working on a roof. The incident took place on July 1, 2019, at a building owned by Cullman Casting Corporation. The young worker fell approximately 50 feet and sustained severe injuries, including fractures to the skull, ribs, and wrist. Sadly, the … Read more

$6.1 Million Record Awarded to Family of Man Who Died After Botched Heart Surgery in Rikers Island Custody

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Bronx Supreme Civil Court in New York City has awarded a historic $6.1 million to the family of a man, Juan Francisco Hidalgo Flores, who died after a botched heart surgery while in Department of Correction custody at Rikers Island. The jury’s decision marked the highest medical malpractice judgment for wrongful death against Correction Health Services, a division of NYC Health + Hospitals. The trial, which lasted three weeks, concluded on Tuesday with the jury granting the money award to Flores’ family. Attorney Eliot Wolf, who represented the family, stated that the city rejected any … Read more

Trump Lawyer’s Shocking Admission: Jan. 6 Deemed Criminal in Supreme Court, Unveiling Ballot Ban

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WASHINGTON D.C. – During a recent episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, a clip featuring a statement from former President Donald Trump’s lawyer was aired, in which the lawyer acknowledged that the events of January 6th at the U.S. Capitol were “criminal.” This admission was made in the context of a discussion about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The clip, shared by NBC, showcased a segment in which Meyers played a video of Trump’s lawyer making the comment during a case hearing … Read more