Awards

Olmsted County Jury Awards $7.6 Million to Abuse Survivor, Paving the Way for Accountability Among Insurers in Diocese Cases

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — An Olmsted County jury has awarded $7.6 million to a man in a civil lawsuit against the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, stemming from allegations of sexual abuse that occurred more than 50 years ago. The plaintiff, now in his late 60s, claims he was abused by Rev. Joseph Cashman during his childhood from 1973 to 1976. At that time, Cashman served as principal at Lourdes High School in Rochester. This case is part of a broader wave of litigation this year against the diocese, which recently reached a $21.5 million settlement with 145 … Read more

Vectorworks Architect 2025 Celebrated with Jury Award at Architizer A+Product Awards for Innovative Design Solutions

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Washington, D.C. — Vectorworks, Inc., a leading design and BIM software provider, has been recognized as a Jury Award Winner in the prestigious Architizer A+Product Awards for its latest release, Vectorworks Architect 2025. The award, which highlights excellence in design tools, was earned through a competitive evaluation process involving contributions from a diverse panel of architects and industry professionals. Vectorworks Chief Product Officer Darick DeHart expressed pride in the recognition, stating it underscores the company’s dedication to fostering creative expression among designers. He emphasized that significant improvements in the latest software iteration—including accelerated 3D modeling, … Read more

Munich Film Festival Celebrates Artistic Triumphs with Major Awards for Global Talent

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MUNICH, Germany — The 42nd Munich International Film Festival concluded on July 5, showcasing exceptional filmmaking with awards handed out to a range of creative talents. This year’s festival, which ran from June 27 to July 6, attracted approximately 91,000 attendees for around 600 film screenings and industry events. Notably, this was the first year the attendance figures included the numerous networking opportunities, with over 16,000 participants engaging in industry-related activities. Among the highlights, the €100,000 CineCoPro Award, emphasizing German co-production, was awarded to “A Poet” by Simón Mesa Soto. The film’s German co-producers, Katharina … Read more

California Jury Awards $27.5 Million to Hospital Nurse for PTSD After Tragic Incident and Employer Retaliation

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LOS ANGELES — A jury in California awarded $27.5 million to a former chief nursing officer for emotional distress caused by her departure from a hospital following a traumatic incident. The nurse, who experienced severe psychological issues, had been called to the hospital’s parking structure where she encountered a woman who had jumped from the eighth floor and died. This tragic event was not isolated; she later discovered that a man had also taken his life from the same location six years prior. In the wake of this incident, the nurse actively pushed for improved … Read more