Awards

Cousin Clash: Dallas Jury Awards $46 Million in High-Stakes Cicis Pizza Legal Battle

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DALLAS — A Dallas County jury awarded $46 million to a plaintiff in a family business feud over Cicis Pizza after a week filled with emotional testimony. The case centered on a conflict between cousins Anand Gala and Sunil Dharod, prompting jurors to deliberate for five hours before reaching their decision. Gala, alongside his company Gala Capital Partners Cici’s, argued that he had been wronged by Dharod after their partnership deteriorated. The jury favored Gala, but the defense plans to contest whether Gala can recover on both of his claims for breach of contract and … Read more

Jury Awards $100,000 in Legal Malpractice Case Against Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Amid Controversial Nike Negotiations

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has awarded $100,000 in damages in a malpractice case involving prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of conspiring with the now-imprisoned Michael Avenatti to undermine a client’s legal claims against Nike. The case centered around allegations that Geragos played a role in facilitating Avenatti’s illegal conduct at the expense of his client, Gary Franklin, a youth basketball coach. Geragos’ attorney, Sean Macias, argued that the jury concluded no harm was caused by Geragos’ actions. Macias maintained that the jury found Geragos did not contribute to any damage suffered … Read more

Park Chan-wook Named Guest of Honour at the 2025 FilmLight Colour Awards, Celebrating the Artistry of Colour in Film

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Warsaw, Poland — FilmLight has unveiled the initial lineup of judges for the upcoming 2025 FilmLight Colour Awards, with renowned South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook set to serve as the Guest of Honour. This prestigious event will take place during the EnergaCAMERIMAGE festival in November, marking the fifth annual celebration of excellence in colour grading. Park Chan-wook, acclaimed for his intricate storytelling, expressed his enthusiasm about being named the Guest of Honour, emphasizing the profound role that color plays in cinematic expression. “Color is not merely a visual aspect,” he remarked. “It encapsulates narratives, characteristics, … Read more

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Victim of Infant Abuse After State Failed to Act

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A jury has awarded $11.2 million to Seraphina “Sera” Wilson, who suffered severe abuse as an infant in 2009, resulting in permanent blindness and traumatic brain injuries. The civil trial concluded that the State of Montana failed to adequately investigate prior reports of child abuse associated with Sera’s case. The jury delivered its verdict on Monday, stemming from a tragic incident that took place in February 2009, during which Sera was brutally attacked by her father’s live-in girlfriend, Alicia Hocter. At just six months old, Sera sustained life-altering injuries that necessitate … Read more