Awards

Jury Awards $116 Million to Family After Fatal NYC Helicopter Crash Involving Faulty Safety Equipment

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New York – A New York City jury has awarded $116 million to the relatives of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who perished in a tragic helicopter accident in March 2018, along with four other passengers. The incident occurred when an open-door sightseeing helicopter plunged into the East River, its passengers trapped in safety harnesses that subsequently led to their deaths. Cadigan, originally from Dallas, had moved to New York to pursue journalism and was showing the city to his visiting friend, Brian McDaniel, a firefighter, also from Dallas, when the tragedy struck. The crash … Read more

Calling All Creative Leaders: Nominate Now to Judge the 2025 Global Creative Awards!

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Cannes, France – The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a premier event celebrating global achievements in advertising and marketing, is calling for nominations to assemble a formidable jury for its 2025 edition, scheduled from June 16-20. In a parallel development, the Spikes Asia Festival, another significant event in the creative industry, is set for March 2025. The Cannes Lions festival seeks respected creative leaders who possess significant experience at the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) or Executive Creative Director (ECD) level. Candidates are expected to have a history of recognition in prominent global awards, including … Read more

Chicago Jury Awards $750,000 to Student in School Beating Case Facilitated by Teacher

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Chicago, IL – A federal jury has rendered a verdict in favor of a former Chicago Public Schools student, awarding $750,000 in damages over a distressing episode involving a teacher who facilitated his beating at the hands of another adult within the school premises. The legal battle revolved around a troubling incident from 2018 at Tilton Elementary School. It was there that Jo’maury Champ, then a 9-year-old, reported he was physically assaulted in a boy’s bathroom. His former homeroom teacher Kristen Haynes and Juanita Tyler, a distant relative of Jo’maury’s but not a school employee, … Read more

Jury Awards $75,000 to Former Employee in Penske Logistics Medical Leave Dispute

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In a recent verdict that touches on the rights of employees to take medical leave, a federal jury determined that Penske Logistics LLC infringed upon a worker’s entitlement under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The case, which unfolded after the employee was terminated following a car accident in 2021, has sparked conversations about workplace rights and employer responsibilities. Kevin Martin, a former warehouse lead at Penske Logistics, suffered injuries in a car accident, subsequently seeking time off under the FMLA to recover. However, Martin’s attempt to avail himself of these legally protected benefits … Read more