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Maryland Braces for Legal Storm as Key Bridge Failures Spark Potential Wave of Lawsuits

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Maryland may soon face a wave of lawsuits related to failures at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, as concerns over safety and structural integrity heighten. Recent reports detail various incidents that have raised alarm among both commuters and officials, leading to questions about the bridge’s maintenance and oversight. Residents and local leaders are voicing frustration regarding the bridge’s condition, which connects the Baltimore area to points south. The bridge is vital for daily traffic, making the stakes particularly high as its reliability comes under scrutiny. Maryland’s transportation authority has confirmed that they are reviewing the … Read more

$31 Million Verdict for Woman Rear-Ended by Moving Truck on Mid-Hudson Bridge Leads to Historic Award in Ulster County

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KINGSTON, N.Y. — A jury in Ulster County has awarded a former Orange County resident $31 million in damages for injuries sustained in a vehicular accident, marking a record verdict for such cases in the county’s history. The decision was announced following a two-week trial presided over by Supreme Court Judge Richard Mott. Kelly Burley, now 41 and residing in Oregon, was involved in a rear-end collision on June 11, 2019, while traveling east on the Mid-Hudson Bridge. A truck operated by an employee of Arnoff Moving & Storage collided with her vehicle. At the … Read more

Prominent Richmond Residents Clash with CSX in $2 Million Lawsuit Over Vital Bridge Repairs

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Richmond, Va. — A group of residents from a private island enclave along the Henrico riverfront have launched a $2 million lawsuit against CSX, alleging the rail company has neglected its duty to maintain a crucial bridge, the only access route to their homes. The plaintiffs, including notable local figures such as Bradford Sauer of the Sauer spice fortune and Thomas Gottwald, CEO of NewMarket, assert that the Kanawha Canal Bridge has fallen into disrepair, posing significant risks to both public safety and the usability of the island. The bridge, a critical piece of infrastructure … Read more

Revamping Jury Pay: A Push to Bridge the Racial Gap in Connecticut’s Jury Pools

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Hartford, CT — Recent discussions around jury summoning reforms in Connecticut have refocused attention on systemic issues within the state’s legal apparatus, particularly regarding disparities in jury pools. Despite past recommendations from a specialized task force aimed at addressing these issues, legislative inertia has persisted, particularly around the vital topic of juror compensation. The task force, previously led by former Chief Justice Robinson, engaged deeply with the process of summoning jurors—a critical step that has proved resistant to improvement. Insights from Harry Weller, a retired senior assistant state’s attorney who co-chaired the committee on this … Read more