Jury Rules Against Former School Officer in Huntsville for Breaching Student’s Constitutional Rights

Huntsville, AL — A former Huntsville school resource officer was found in violation of a student’s constitutional rights, a federal jury determined Wednesday. The verdict stems from an incident where the officer used a stun gun on a 15-year-old student during an altercation at a high school. The jury’s decision concluded that the officer, whose name has been withheld, breached the Fourth Amendment rights of the student, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. This judgment highlights a pressing concern over the use of excessive force within educational settings, a topic that has garnered national … Read more

Dallas Construction Company Found Guilty of Breaching Contract and Unethical Practices in Home Repair Case after 2021 Winter Storm

WACO, Texas – A construction company based in Dallas has been found in breach of contract and engaging in an “unconscionable course of action” by a McLennan County jury. The jury reached this decision after the company allegedly failed to properly repair a Woodway woman’s home following the devastating winter storm in 2021. Lauren Pardue, who resides in the 500 block of Sante Fe Drive in Woodway, was awarded nearly $180,000 in actual damages as a result of the jury’s ruling. According to the jury’s findings in the 414th State District Court, the company, known … Read more