Appeals

International Legal Team Urgently Appeals to UN on Alleged Torture of Witness in Hong Kong Activist’s Trial

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Hong Kong, China – Jimmy Lai, a detained pro-democracy activist and media entrepreneur, has filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Lai’s international legal team alleges that the Chinese authorities tortured a key prosecution witness, Andy Li, in order to extract incriminating evidence against Lai. Lai is currently standing trial for charges under the National Security Law (NSL), including conspiracy to sedition, collusion with a foreign country, and conspiracy to collude with foreign countries. The trial began on December 18 and … Read more

Appeals Court Overturns $7 Million Award in Ford Mustang Fiery Crash Lawsuit

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Charleston, West Virginia – An appeals court in West Virginia has overturned a $7 million award in a product liability lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman who died in a fiery crash involving her Ford Mustang. The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has sent the case back to Kanawha County Circuit Court for a new trial. The jury in the original trial found Ford to be 99% responsible for the death of Breanna Bumgarner in 2016 and awarded her family $7 million last year. According … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Set to Determine Upper Limit for Jury Awards in Walmart Personal Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Court of Appeals is preparing to address the question of whether there is a maximum limit for a jury’s award of nominal damages. The case involves retail giant Walmart, who has appealed a $1 million personal injury verdict, arguing that the jury failed to account for pain, suffering, and medical expenses. Attorneys from Florida-based firm GrayRobinson are representing Walmart in this legal battle. Jack Reiter, who is advocating for Walmart as the defendant-appellant, asserted that the $1 million verdict is unjustifiable. He claimed that such a substantial award suggests bias, … Read more

Nursing Home Negligence Case: Defendants Found Not Liable After Complex Appeals Process

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Delaware County, Pennsylvania – Two corporate defendants in a nursing home negligence case, which resulted in a $19 million verdict for the plaintiffs, have been found not liable after post-ruling motions. Additionally, a judge has reduced the punitive damages faced by another co-defendant. The case revolves around the estate of Patricia O’Donnell, a resident of a Delaware County nursing home who passed away in late 2019. The estate initially reported concerns about the nursing home to state surveyors, who did not issue any citations. Subsequently, they filed a lawsuit against the facility and its business … Read more