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$21 Million Settlement Achieved in Interstate 12 Barrier Flooding Case

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BATON ROUGE, La. — A $21 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over flooding caused by inadequate median barriers on Interstate 12. The agreement will benefit scores of motorists who encountered perilous waters during a 2016 incident, which sparked widespread concern and prompted legal action. In August 2016, a deluge of nearly 20 inches of rain in parts of Louisiana led to catastrophic flooding. Particularly hard-hit was a section of Interstate 12, a major east-west route in the state. Victims of the flood asserted that the concrete barriers along the highway were improperly … Read more

Settlement Achieved in Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Wrongful Death Case

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Anderson County, SC – A significant legal settlement has been reached between the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the family of Charles Williams, who died in July 2017 shortly after being detained by deputies. The agreement comes nearly six years after the tragic incident, which sparked widespread dialogue about law enforcement practices and detainee welfare. Williams, 35, suffered a fatal medical episode following a struggle with law enforcement officers during an arrest for alleged public intoxication. The lawsuit filed by his family claimed the deputies used excessive force and neglected Williams’ medical needs, which they … Read more