Awards

Jury Awards $15 Million to Family of Crash Victim in Case Involving Former UNLV Basketball Recruit

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LAS VEGAS — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a man who lost his life in a tragic vehicle collision involving former UNLV basketball recruit Zaon Collins. The decision, announced on Tuesday, comes nearly three years after the accident that took Eric Echevarria’s life on December 30, 2020. According to police reports, Collins was allegedly traveling at nearly 90 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone at the intersection of Fort Apache and Blue Diamond roads when he struck Echevarria’s vehicle. The significant speed differential raised serious safety concerns and … Read more

Money20/20 Debuts Influential Jury for First-Ever Money Awards, Celebrating Financial Innovation

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A distinguished panel of experts has been assembled for the inaugural Money Awards at the upcoming Money20/20 conference. This launch aims to recognize extraordinary achievements in the global fintech sector, showcasing innovation and excellence within the industry. The Money Awards will honor a diverse range of categories, celebrating leaders and innovators who are changing the landscape of financial services. The carefully selected jury comprises respected figures with extensive backgrounds in finance, technology, and ecommerce, ensuring that the awards reflect the highest standards of excellence. The jury members are noted for their … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $160,000 to Teachers in Landmark Equal Pay Victory Against Central Bucks School District

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PHILADELPHIA — Two female teachers from Central Bucks School District were awarded $160,000 by a federal jury on Thursday, after they argued that they were underpaid compared to their male counterparts. This verdict, delivered in U.S. District Court, came after a trial that began earlier in the week. Rebecca Cartee-Haring received $81,000 while Dawn Marinello was awarded $84,000. Although these figures are lower than the amounts the teachers claimed they were owed—$256,000 and $387,399, respectively—the jury determined there was evidence of discrimination within the district’s pay practices, according to the plaintiffs’ attorney, Ed Mazurek. He … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million to Family of Man Killed by Former Basketball Star in Tragic 2020 Crash

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A jury in Las Vegas awarded $15 million on Tuesday to the family of a man killed in a 2020 car crash involving a former standout high school basketball player. The incident involved Zaon Collins, a former Bishop Gorman athlete who had committed to play basketball at UNLV and is currently a junior at Fresno State. Collins collided with a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. Following the accident, Collins pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter. In March 2023, he received a sentence that included three months in … Read more