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Federal Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Syracuse Police Shooting Case: Excessive Force Determined, But Family Awarded $10,000

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A federal jury delivered a nuanced verdict Friday in a civil lawsuit concerning a fatal shooting involving a local police officer, marking a significant moment for the city of Syracuse. While the jury found that Officer Kelsey Francemone used excessive force in the 2016 shooting of Gary Porter, they awarded Porter’s family only $10,000, a sum far lower than the city’s previously proposed settlement of $825,000. During the trial, a federal judge indicated that the determination of excessive force could be overturned due to the principle of qualified immunity, which often shields … Read more

Texas Trucking Firm Awarded $10 Million in Contract Dispute with El Rancho Supermercado

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A Dallas County jury has ruled that a Texas trucking company is entitled to nearly $10 million from El Rancho Supermercado and its shipping subsidiary due to breaches of contract following the grocery chain’s acquisition by a new ownership group. The jury’s decision comes after a legal battle centered around the obligations that arose from the contractual agreements made prior to the change in ownership. The trucking company argued that the breaches negatively impacted its operations and led to significant financial losses. The exact details of the contract and the breaches identified were not fully … Read more

Hotel Horror: Victims Awarded $4 Million After Assault Due to Security Lapse at Longmont Econo Lodge

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Longmont, Colorado — A mother and daughter were violently attacked in a hotel room after a man gained access to them using a key mistakenly issued by the front desk, according to a civil lawsuit stemming from the incident. The case, which has drawn significant attention, highlights concerns about hotel security as a jury awarded the victims over $4 million in damages. On January 3, 2023, Carol Gonzales and her daughter were staying at the Econo Lodge. Unbeknownst to them, Cody Czichos, a man not registered at the hotel, had asked for and received a … Read more

New York Jury Sends Powerful Message: $1.68 Billion Awarded to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against Filmmaker James Toback

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual misconduct over a lengthy period spanning 35 years. The verdict was announced on Wednesday and marks a significant moment in the ever-evolving narrative of sexual abuse cases, particularly in the wake of the #MeToo movement. The decision is rooted in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the enactment of a New York law that opened a one-year window for individuals to file civil lawsuits regarding sexual assault claims, regardless of when … Read more