Awards

Harris County Jury Awards $37.9 Million in 2020 Watson Grinding Explosion Case, Highlighting Critical Safety Failures

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HOUSTON, Texas — A Harris County jury awarded $37.9 million to five victims of the 2020 explosion at the Watson Grinding warehouse in Spring Branch. The decision, announced on Tuesday, represents a significant legal outcome following the tragic incident that left many affected. In the aftermath of the explosion, Watson Grinding filed for bankruptcy. However, attorneys noted that insurance companies later settled claims for a total of $52 million. The recent judgment centers on the roles of 3M and Teledyne-Detcon, two companies involved in the installation and maintenance of the warehouse’s gas detection system. An … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards Family $27 Million After Security Assault Leads to Tragic Death

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A Franklin County jury has ruled in favor of the family of Gregory Coleman Jr., awarding them $27 million following his death after an altercation outside a Short North bar in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman, 37, died on September 18, 2022, after being in a coma for two weeks due to injuries sustained in the incident. Ed Hastie, the family’s legal representative, expressed the significance of the verdict, stating it reflects a pursuit of justice. The Coleman family initiated a lawsuit in 2023, targeting the ownership group of the Julep bar, known as I Love High … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million to Family of Gregory Coleman Jr. After Fatal Assault by Security Guards

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has ordered a $27 million verdict in a heartbreaking case tied to the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father deeply involved in his community. Coleman passed away after being attacked by security personnel outside the now-closed Julep Bar in the Short North, an incident that gained significant attention after being recorded and shared widely online. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, held accountable both the bar’s owners and the two security guards involved in the incident, Dwayne Cummings and Chrystian Foster. In 2024, both were found guilty … Read more

Trailblazing Marketers Unite: Meet the Elite Jury for the 2025 Effie Awards South Africa

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Johannesburg, South Africa — The 2025 Effie Awards South Africa has unveiled the distinguished panel of industry experts who will serve on its Grand Jury, responsible for assessing this year’s top Gold-winning campaigns. This esteemed group is tasked with the critical role of determining which of these campaigns may be worthy of the prestigious Grand Effie, awarded only to those that demonstrate exceptional marketing effectiveness. The Grand Effie is not awarded annually; it is given only when a campaign exhibits clear, measurable results and a lasting impact. The 2025 jury will convene in person on … Read more