Battery

Former Charleston Battery Owner Hit with $4.5 Million Judgment for 2018 Golf Cart Assault

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Charleston County court has confirmed a $4.5 million judgment against former Charleston Battery owner, Eric Bernard Bowman, relating to two instances of vehicular assault in 2018. The lawsuit resolved with Bowman being held liable for significant compensatory and punitive damages. In a detailed evaluation, the jury awarded the plaintiff, Wallace Blair Crosby, $1.8 million in actual damages for the injuries sustained during the incident. Additionally, Bowman faces $2.7 million in punitive damages, a reflection of the jury’s perception of the severity of his actions and intended as a deterrent against … Read more

$4.66 Million Verdict Upheld Against Former Charleston Battery Owner for Assault with Golf Cart Over Bar Tab Dispute

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Sullivan’s Island, SC – A South Carolina judge has confirmed a multi-million dollar jury decision against Eric Bowman, a tech entrepreneur and the former owner of the Charleston Battery soccer team, stemming from a 2018 altercation where he was accused of using a golf cart to assault Wallace “B.J.” Crosby. The verdict, issued in June, demands from Bowman over $4.66 million in damages. The incident occurred outside Dunleavy’s Pub on Sullivan’s Island when Crosby, whose fiancee was working as a bartender at the establishment, confronted Bowman about an unpaid $124 bar tab. According to court … Read more

Effingham County Commissioner Indicted for Sexual Battery Charges Against Minor: Disturbing Allegations Surround Longtime District 4 Representative

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EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA – Effingham County Commissioner Reginald Loper is facing serious charges after being indicted by a grand jury on Monday. The charges include one count of sexual battery against a child under 18 and one count of sexual battery. Loper, aged 85, was arrested in May 2023 but has continued to serve as a county commissioner while out on bond. He has held the position for two decades, representing District 4. The news of Loper’s indictment has sent shockwaves through the community. Effingham County residents are now grappling with the allegations against one … Read more

Assemblyman Goodell Calls Out Attorney General’s Priorities Amidst Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Concerns

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New York City, NY – Assemblyman Andy Goodell, a Republican from Jamestown, is questioning the priorities of State Attorney General Letitia James. He wonders why she appears to be more focused on cow flatulence than on the dangers posed by lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters. According to Goodell, these battery fires have caused 202 fires, 142 injuries, and six deaths in New York City between January 2021 and December 2022. During a recent floor debate on a bill that would establish a free replacement program for faulty lithium-ion batteries, Goodell expressed his surprise … Read more