Appeals

Monster Energy Triumphs as $270 Million Verdict Against Bang Energy is Affirmed by Appeals Court

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Los Angeles — In a significant legal development, Monster Beverage Corp has seen its $270 million jury award against former competitor Bang Energy and its former CEO Jack Owoc affirmed by a federal appeals court. This decision, announced on Tuesday, stemmed from allegations of false advertising related to Bang Energy’s claims about their drink contents. The dispute centered around Bang’s promotional assertions that their beverages contained “Super Creatine.” Through legal scrutiny, it was proven that not only were these claims unfounded—Bang’s products did not contain any form of creatine—but they also falsely advertised additional health … Read more

Legal Battle Continues Over 2022 Greenwood Park Mall Shooting as Indiana Court of Appeals to Address Negligence Claims

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Indianapolis, Indiana — Next week, the Indiana Court of Appeals is set to review a pivotal case involving Simon Property Group and Allied Universal Security Services, stirring ongoing legal debates over their liability in a mass shooting event that took place at Greenwood Park Mall in 2022. Grounding the legal action are claims of negligence following an incident where three people were killed and several others, including Kaya Stewart, were severely injured. Stewart’s lawsuit alleges that both the mall owner, Simon Property Group, and the security provider, Allied Universal Security Services, failed to offer adequate … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Evaluates Veterans Affairs’ Housing Duties Amid Legal Battle Over West Los Angeles Campus Control

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San Francisco — A federal appeals court is currently examining whether a district court judge exceeded his authority with an expansive mandate for the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase housing on its West Los Angeles campus. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard multiple appeals related to the case, highlighting concerns about whether previous uses of the VA property genuinely benefited veterans. During the proceedings, Presiding Judge Consuelo M. Callahan articulated concerns about the broad scope of remedies ordered by U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter. Last year, Carter struck down four leases … Read more

Stalled Jury Selection Extends Karen Read Trial into Sixth Day Amid Supreme Court Appeals

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Dedham, Massachusetts — As of Tuesday, the challenging process of selecting jurors for the trial of Karen Read continues into its sixth day at Norfolk Superior Court, with no new jurors chosen over the previous two sessions. Read is accused of fatally hitting her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV in January 2022 and then leaving the scene. The alleged incident occurred outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, during a snowy night. Prosecutors have charged Read with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of … Read more