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San Antonio Jury Awards Mother and Son $60 Million for Devastating 2021 Home Explosion

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San Antonio, Texas – A local woman and her son have been awarded a $60 million settlement by CPS Energy after their home was leveled in a 2021 explosion, an incident that has stirred considerable discussion about safety standards and operational procedures of utility companies. The substantial compensation follows a lawsuit mounted by the family against the San Antonio utility company, attributing negligence on the part of the firm that led to the catastrophic event. On the ill-fated day, a CPS Energy crew had been dispatched to repair a gas leak at a nearby residence. … Read more

San Antonio BBQ Chain Ordered to Pay Millions After Serving Overly Hot Sauce Burns Customer

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San Antonio, Texas – A well-known Texas barbecue chain, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, was found liable in a lawsuit stemming from an incident where a customer suffered severe burns from “dangerously hot” barbecue sauce. The restaurant must now pay millions in damages, marking a significant development in the realm of food safety litigation. The customer, identified only as a local resident, reported the injury occurred when the heated sauce was served in such a state that it caused immediate and painful burns. Legal documents filed in the case detail that the plaintiff received the excessively hot … Read more

San Antonio Restaurant Ordered to Pay $2.8 Million for Serving Overheated Barbecue Sauce, Leading to Customer Injury

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San Antonio, Texas – A local restaurant, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, has been ordered to pay $2.8 million for serving a customer scalding barbecue sauce that resulted in second-degree burns, her lawyer said. This judgment comes after a San Antonio woman pursued legal action against the restaurant chain. Genesis Monita initiated the lawsuit against Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Enterprises back in October. According to court filings, she experienced the painful burn in May after purchasing breakfast from the restaurant’s drive-thru at the Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road location. Monita, who had ordered breakfast tacos along with … Read more

San Antonio PD Issues Alert on Scammers Posing as Officers for Fake Jury Duty Payments

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San Antonio, Texas – The San Antonio Police Department has issued a warning about scammers who are falsely representing themselves as police officers or court officials to deceive residents into paying non-existent fines. These fraudsters make threatening calls to individuals, claiming they owe money for missing jury duty, and must pay immediately to avoid arrest. According to the police department, these scams have been on the rise, targeting unsuspecting victims by tapping into their fears of legal repercussions. The fraudulent calls often appear legitimate, displaying phone numbers and caller IDs that mimic those of local … Read more