Award

Injustice and Neglect: $33 Million Damages Award Affirmed in Ottawa County Civil Rights Lawsuit

by

Miami, Oklahoma – A judge has upheld a $33 million damages award and denied a request for a new trial in a civil rights lawsuit centered around the death of a 26-year-old man at Ottawa County jail in 2015. U.S. District Judge Claire R. Kelly issued the ruling, rejecting motions from Ottawa County, which had been sued by the estate of Terral Ellis II. The jury had previously found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis died on October 22, 2015, shortly after being taken to … Read more

Incredible Valor Recognized: SWAT Team Earns Prestigious Jury Award for Heroic Search Efforts

by

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A jury has awarded a hefty sum in a search warrant case involving a SWAT team in Albuquerque. The incident, which unfolded last year, resulted in a man being seriously injured during the execution of the warrant. The individual, whose name has been withheld from the public, claims that the SWAT team used excessive force when searching his property. The incident prompted a lawsuit and ultimately led to the recent jury decision. The jury awarded the plaintiff a total of $5.76 million in damages. This includes $2.5 million in punitive damages … Read more

Federal Judge Orders New Trial as Samsung’s $67.5 Million Patent Infringement Award Overturned Due to Possible Jury Confusion

by

Marshall, Texas – A federal judge has ordered a new damages trial in the patent infringement case between Samsung Electronics Co. and G+ Communications LLC. The $67.5 million award previously granted to G+ Communications was wiped out due to possible jury confusion during deliberations, according to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. The January verdict, which found Samsung guilty of infringing on 5G smartphone technology, has been deemed unreliable. The companies involved failed to properly educate the jury on the distinction between running and lump sum royalties, leading to potential misunderstanding. This ruling has significant implications for both … Read more

Trump’s Request for Delay in $83.3M Jury Award Denied: Writer E. Jean Carroll’s Legal Team Urges Judge to Proceed

by

WASHINGTON — Lawyers representing writer E. Jean Carroll are urging a judge to reject a request from former President Donald Trump to postpone a $83.3 million jury award in a defamation case. The request comes after a judge ruled against Trump’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit last month. Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Trump denied the claims and said Carroll was lying to sell a new book. Carroll sued Trump for defamation after he called her a liar and said he had never met … Read more