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Texas Appeals Court Overturns $750K Award for Disabled Worker, Citing 2012 Ruling on Insurance Claims

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AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas appeals court has overturned a substantial jury award against Sentry Insurance, ruling that the claims brought by a permanently disabled worker were not valid under existing state law. The court determined that the claims, rooted in allegations of bad faith by the insurer, were barred based on a 2012 decision from the Texas Supreme Court. In a ruling issued Wednesday by the 11th District Court of Appeals, the court clarified that Donald Bristow could not seek damages under the Texas Insurance Code or the common-law duty of good faith and … Read more

American Lawyer Duped Out of €750K by Phantom Irish Law Firm in Elaborate Romance Scam

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Dublin, Ireland — An American lawyer has reportedly lost over €750,000 in a complex romance scam anchored by a fictitious Irish law firm, sparking a serious warning from legal regulators. The beleaguered lawyer, residing in New Jersey, fell prey to the elaborate fraud after engaging with an individual on a dating website. The scam centered on the non-existent “Rowan and Walsh Law,” which falsely claimed to operate out of Dublin. Documents presented to the lawyer appeared legitimate and convinced him to send money to assist in retrieving and selling supposed valuable diamonds stored in Ireland. … Read more

Chicago Public Schools Hit with $750K Verdict After Unauthorized Aunt Beats Student with Belts

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CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago has ruled against the Chicago Public Schools, awarding $750,000 to a former fourth grader who was subjected to a severe belt beating by an unauthorized individual at his elementary school. The verdict came after a 10-day trial in U.S. District Court, marking a significant decision in a distressing case of corporal punishment involving a young student. Victim Jomaury Champ, who was just 9-years-old at the time of the incident, reported enduring physical and emotional trauma as a result. According to his lawyers, Jomaury suffered welts on his back … Read more

Chicago Student Wins $750K in Lawsuit After Being Assaulted with Belts at School

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Chicago – A jury has awarded $750,000 in damages to a former student of a Chicago public school after a 2019 lawsuit revealed he was subjected to physical abuse by school employees. The verdict comes after a significant legal battle focused on the maltreatment of the student who, according to court documents, was beaten with belts within the school premises. The incident, which occurred in 2018, involved three staff members, one of whom was a security guard at the school. They were found to have coordinated the attack as a disciplinary measure after alleging misbehavior … Read more