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Mother of Slain 6-Year-Old Downey Boy Awarded $30 Million in Landmark Verdict Against LAUSD Employee

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NORWALK, Calif. – A jury in Norwalk has awarded $30 million to the mother of a 6-year-old boy from Downey who died in 2019 after being beaten by a former Los Angeles Unified School District employee. Dayvon Taylor lost his life the day after Christmas while under the care of Martin Brand, a former coach at Normandie Middle School and the child’s godfather. Kenya Taylor, Dayvon’s mother, expressed her grief, stating, “My son didn’t deserve to die at all. He was a happy child.” The tragic incident occurred after Dayvon was taken to the hospital … Read more

Man Awarded $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Against NJ Insurer for Uninsured-Motorist Benefits

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Camden County in New Jersey has awarded $1.3 million to a man who was injured in a motor vehicle accident. The man, Kevin Bland, filed a claim against his own insurer, New Jersey Manufacturers, for uninsured-motorist benefits. The jury trial took three days and the verdict was reached on August 10 before Superior Court Judge Judith Charny. Bland’s injuries included a tear in his lateral meniscus and bulging discs in the lumbar spine. His lawyers stated that he received injections and physical therapy for his injuries. During the trial, both sides presented medical experts. Dr. … Read more

Kentucky Couple Awarded $100,000 in Lawsuit Against Former County Clerk for Denying Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

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Ashland, Kentucky – A federal jury has awarded a Kentucky couple a sum of $100,000 after they sued former county clerk Kim Davis for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Davis gained international attention in 2015 when she was briefly imprisoned for her refusal, citing her belief that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. The jury, deliberating on Wednesday, awarded David Ermold and David Moore $50,000 each, while another couple, James Yates and Will Smith, received no damages. Davis, previously the Rowan County clerk, was held in contempt of … Read more

Former Students Awarded $135 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Against Moreno Valley School District

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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – Two former students of the Moreno Valley Unified School District have been awarded $135 million by a jury after suffering sexual assault at the hands of a teacher almost three decades ago. Justin McGregor and Brady Blair, who were both molested by teacher Thomas Lee West, have continued to suffer the consequences of the abuse to this day. McGregor spoke of struggling with symptoms of PTSD and the impact on his relationships. West was employed as a teacher at Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley during the time McGregor and … Read more