Awards

Justice Served: Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged by Disgraced Prosecutor in Michigan Case

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DETROIT, Mich. — A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to Sean MacMaster, who claimed that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer infringed on his rights by pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general. Prosecutors typically enjoy broad immunity, making it uncommon for them to face lawsuits over their official actions. However, the jury found that Brian Kolodziej and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate or reckless disregard for the truth” in the case against MacMaster. The jury awarded MacMaster $33 million … Read more

Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Accused by Former Prosecutor and Police Officer in High-Profile Case

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DETROIT — A jury has awarded approximately $60 million to a man who accused a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his civil rights by filing sexual abuse charges that were later dismissed by the state’s attorney general. The case highlights the rarity of successful lawsuits against prosecutors due to legal protections often granted to them. However, jurors found that Brian Kolodziej, a former assistant attorney general, and state police Lieutenant David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate, or reckless disregard for the truth” in their pursuit of charges against Sean MacMaster. The … Read more

Jury Awards $60 Million in Landmark Case Against Disgraced Prosecutor Over False Abuse Charges

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DETROIT — A federal jury awarded nearly $60 million to a man wrongfully charged with sexual abuse after finding that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer acted with malice in pursuing the case. The jury’s decision underscores the challenges of holding public officials accountable in the legal system, where such lawsuits are uncommon due to significant protections for prosecutors. The jury concluded that Brian Kolodziej, a former assistant attorney general, and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate, or reckless disregard for the truth” in their actions against Sean MacMaster. The … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Landmark Case Challenging Unethical Attorney Practices Targeting Grieving Families

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Fayetteville, Arkansas – An attorney has won a significant verdict in a pivotal case spotlighting unethical recruitment practices in the legal industry, particularly at funeral homes. This legal battle began with a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a fatal crash involving a 36-year-old woman and a driver for J.B. Hunt, revealing a troubling multi-state scheme aimed at exploiting grieving families. Jason M. Hatfield was initially retained by the family of the deceased. Court documents indicate that they were approached by out-of-state non-lawyers, also known as “case runners,” who pressured them into hiring another legal firm … Read more