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Landmark Ruling: Appeals Court Overturns $365M Punitive Damages Against FedEx

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – In a recent ruling, an appeals court overturned a $365 million jury award of punitive damages against FedEx. The decision came after a trial in which FedEx was sued for allegedly overcharging customers through its fuel surcharge practices. The case, which dates back to 2006, accused FedEx of intentionally misleading customers about the application of its fuel surcharges. A jury had initially awarded the plaintiffs $5.5 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $365 million in punitive damages. However, the appeals court found that the punitive damages were excessive and violated FedEx’s … Read more

Attorney’s Wild Closing Argument Compares Oxford Mass Shooting to Children’s Kitchen Knife Scenarios

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Pontiac, Michigan – In a landmark case, Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney delivered a passionate closing argument on Friday, comparing the Oxford mass shooting to hypothetical scenarios of children killing people with kitchen knives. Attorney Shannon Smith made the argument to the jury for over an hour, drawing connections between Crumbley’s home life and her own experiences. She humanized her client, acknowledging that she too, as a lawyer, can become confused when faced with new information. The wide-ranging closing argument also touched on the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Crumbley. Smith drew a parallel between Crumbley potentially … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Daring Escape and Crime Spree: Pennsylvania Prosecutors Move Forward with Charges

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. – A district judge in Pennsylvania has determined that there is enough evidence to proceed with escape and other charges against Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who was captured last year after being on the run for two weeks. The judge’s decision means that the charges, which include burglary, trespassing, and car theft, will be brought to county court for trial. Cavalcante’s escape from the Chester County Prison last August was captured on video, showing him scaling a wall, climbing over razor wire, and jumping from a roof. During the extensive manhunt … Read more

Mason School District Faces Lawsuit Over Reinstating Student Expelled for Sexual Assault, Causing Distress for Victim

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MASON, Michigan – A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Mason school district, accusing them of causing “significant distress” to a female student who was sexually assaulted by a male student. According to the complaint, the district’s decision to reinstate the male student has harmed the girl’s educational opportunities and forces her to be in the same school building as her assailant. The incident occurred in May 2022 during a class, prompting the girl to report the assault and trigger criminal and Title IX investigations. The Title IX investigation revealed that the boy violated … Read more