Bias

Jury Awards $15 Million in Discrimination Suit to Alachua County Sergeant Denied Promotion Amidst Claims of Racial Bias and Retaliation

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Gainesville, FL — A Florida jury awarded $15 million to Alachua County Sergeant Kevin Davis on Friday following his victory in a lawsuit against the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for race-based discrimination and retaliation. The verdict included compensations for emotional distress and lost wages after the jury found that Davis was denied promotions due to his race and subsequently faced retaliation for voicing his grievances. The significant financial award is designed to address the mental suffering Davis experienced, exceeding the $3 million to $8 million his attorneys initially sought. The jury, comprising six white members, … Read more

$40 Million Lawsuit Claims Racial Bias in Construction of Obama Presidential Center

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Chicago, IL – A local construction firm, II in One, has launched a $40 million lawsuit against Thornton Tomasetti, the structural engineering firm overseeing the Obama Presidential Center’s construction, alleging racial discrimination and unfair business practices. The Chicago-based subcontractor, which began providing concrete and rebar services in 2021, claims it was unfairly forced into performing additional, costly work that threatens its financial stability. According to the lawsuit filed last month in federal court, Thornton Tomasetti deviated from usual industry standards set by the American Concrete Institute. This led to what II in One describes as … Read more

Ex-Hoover High Football Players Seek Judge’s Recusal Over Alleged Family Bias in $30 Million Lawsuit

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Bessemer, AL — Two former Hoover High School football players are pressing for a change in the courtroom, filing a motion for the recusal of Judge Reginald L. Jeter due to his close family ties to the school system involved in their $30 million lawsuit. The legal action, initiated against the district and its former coaches, focuses on alleged negligence and misconduct. The motion for Judge Jeter’s withdrawal from the case, submitted to the Jefferson County Circuit Court, points to potential conflicts of interest that might influence the judiciary proceeding. The plaintiffs’ concerns are grounded … Read more

Court Rules Against Bias Claim in Jury Selection for Capitol Riot Trial

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Washington — In a significant ruling, a federal judge has dismissed a defense claim that pretrial publicity and geographical biases contaminated the jury pool in the upcoming trial of a man charged with participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The defendant, charged with obstructing an official proceeding among other charges, argued that the extensive media coverage of the Capitol breach and the general sentiment in Washington, D.C., would prevent a fair trial. The judge, presiding in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, countered the defense’s motion by emphasizing the ability to … Read more