Accountable

"PetSmart Exonerated in Assault Case: Jurors Hold Employee Solely Accountable for Customer Dispute"

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Detroit, Michigan — A federal jury has cleared PetSmart Inc. of liability in a case stemming from a 2020 incident involving a workplace assault. The verdict, delivered on Friday, assigned full responsibility to a store manager for an altercation that left a customer injured and claiming psychological harm. The jury’s decision resulted from a trial that examined a confrontation between the store manager, Krista Aurand, and customer Iza Noor. The incident occurred on November 17, 2020, during a disagreement over the pricing of dog toys at a Chesterfield location. Following about an hour of deliberation, … Read more

$12.4 Million Ruling Shakes Up Ski Resort Liability as Court Holds Crested Butte Accountable for Chairlift Injury

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Annie Miller, a 16-year-old from Oklahoma, was left paralyzed after a tragic accident on the Paradise Express chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. A recent ruling awarded her $12.4 million after a jury found that safety standards were violated during the incident, marking a significant milestone in liability disputes surrounding ski resorts. Miller was skiing with her church group when she fell approximately 30 feet from the chairlift. Her family contended that the lift operators acted negligently; they failed to halt the chairlift when Miller was unable to load properly. Despite her … Read more

Symbolic Victory: Court’s Landmark Decision Holds Monsanto Accountable for Malicious Actions

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San Francisco, California — A landmark verdict has emerged in a case against Monsanto, concluding that the agricultural giant acted with malice in its dealings related to the herbicide Roundup. The ruling found in favor of the plaintiffs, who argued that the company had persistently disregarded safety concerns and misled consumers about the risks associated with its product. The case centers on claims by several individuals who allege that exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, led to health complications, including cancer. The jury’s decision underscores the growing public and legal scrutiny towards pesticides … Read more

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Accountable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $240 Million in Damages

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MIAMI — A federal jury has determined that Tesla is partially liable for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims’ families. The ruling highlights significant concerns about the safety of autonomous driving systems, as the automaker prepares to launch a driverless taxi service across several U.S. cities. The jury found that while the driver admitted to being distracted by his cellphone at the time of the incident, Tesla’s technology also played a critical role in the crash. The decision marks a notable outcome in a case … Read more