Accountable

Hotel Held Accountable in Court for Privacy Breach After Key Given to Unauthorized Guest

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In a recent trial, attorney Brown emphasized the negligence of the Sheraton hotel in a serious violation of guest privacy, arguing that the incident which sparked years of litigation would not have occurred if the hotel hadn’t improperly given a room key to an unauthorized individual. Brown’s assertion highlights a critical breach in the duty of care owed by the hotel to its guests. The core of the case revolves around an unauthorized woman gaining access to a guest’s room, leading to the non-consensual sharing of a video that captured the guest in a vulnerable … Read more

Jury Holds Greenpeace Accountable for Significant Damages in Landmark Pipeline Lawsuit

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In a landmark ruling that has resonated across the environmental activism and business sectors, a jury has held the environmental group Greenpeace responsible for substantial financial losses related to protests against a pipeline project. The verdict concluded that Greenpeace’s actions were significantly disruptive to the pipeline’s construction, leading to a penalty of several hundred million dollars. This decision follows a prolonged legal battle that centered around the damages incurred by the construction company due to delays and security costs attributed to Greenpeace’s protests. The group, known for its direct-action tactics, was found to have orchestrated … Read more

$50 Million Verdict: Jury Holds Starbucks Accountable for Customer’s Severe Burns at Drive-Through

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Los Angeles — In a striking court decision, a Los Angeles man was awarded $50 million in damages from Starbucks after suffering severe burns from a hot tea spill in 2020. The incident occurred at the Exposition Park Starbucks on West Jefferson Boulevard, where the plaintiff, Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver, was handed a tray of venti-sized tea drinks through the drive-through window. According to Garcia, the barista’s negligence in securing the drink and its lid led to the scolding beverage spilling over his lap and genitals within seconds of handling the tray. The impact … Read more

San Antonio Jury Awards Over $100 Million to Family Injured in House Explosion, Holds CPS Energy Accountable

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San Antonio, Texas — A Bexar County court ruled on Thursday that CPS Energy is responsible for a devastating house explosion in May 2021, awarding a substantial $109.5 million to the victims, Robert Rymers and his mother Virginia. The judgment underlines the demands for greater accountability and safety standards within utility operations. The explosion, which took place on Walters Street, resulted in severe burns covering nearly 65% of Robert Rymers’ body and significant injuries to his elderly mother. Nearly four years after the incident, the family’s quest for justice culminated in the court’s decision, highlighting … Read more