Battery

Court Upholds $22 Million Verdict Against Battery Maker for Wage Violations, Sets Precedent on Worker Pay for Prep Time

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a $22 million verdict against East Penn Manufacturing Co., affirming the lower court’s decision that the company failed to adequately compensate its hourly workers for all work-related activities, including time spent changing and showering. The federal appeals court, however, denied the U.S. Labor Department’s request for liquidated damages in the case. The trial exposed the company’s attempts to circumvent the fundamental principle that hourly employees should be paid for each hour worked. This ruling reinforces the precedent that … Read more

Conor McGregor Ordered to Pay €250,000 in Civil Case for Alleged Assault and Battery in Dublin Hotel Incident

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Dublin, Ireland – In a significant legal decision emanating from Dublin’s High Court, a woman who accused former mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor of rape was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros (approximately $257,000) on Friday. The jury’s decision culminated a tense legal battle that has captured widespread media attention. Nikita Hand, the plaintiff in the case, alleged that McGregor assaulted her on December 9, 2018, following an evening of partying. She testified that the incident left her with severe bruising and post-traumatic stress disorder. According to Hand, the dispute following their encounter at the Dublin … Read more

Emporia Aggravated Battery Case Postponed: New Trial Dates Set for December

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Emporia, KS — Jury proceedings in a serious legal action involving allegations of aggravated battery in Emporia, initially scheduled to commence this month, have been deferred until December. The delay in the legal process means the community will have to wait longer for resolution in a case that has caught the attention of local residents. The individual accused in this notable case, Raena Grana, faces charges including a single count of aggravated battery and another for interference with law enforcement. These charges stem from an incident reported in early June involving a stabbing at a … Read more

Former Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Controversial Mistreatment and Battery Case

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In Clay County, a six-person jury recently acquitted Harold “Hank” Stellner, a former deputy sheriff, of charges related to the mistreatment and battery of a confined individual. The verdict followed a brief discussion lasting just under an hour, ultimately clearing Stellner of one count of mistreatment of a confined person and one count of battery. The trial’s focal point rested on the interpretation of Stellner’s actions during the incident in question. During the proceedings, the prosecution argued for a conviction on both counts, claiming that Stellner had engaged in both ill-treatment and physical abuse of … Read more