Bullet

Los Angeles Man Awarded $3.5 Million After Being Injured by Rubber Bullet During 2020 Protest

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has granted $3.5 million to a man who claimed he sustained injuries from a rubber bullet fired by a sheriff’s deputy during a protest in the Fairfax District following George Floyd’s killing in 2020. The protest, which took place on May 30, attracted a crowd of thousands advocating against racial injustice. Cellin Gluck and his daughter Caroline were part of the protest and alleged that they were trying to aid another individual who had been injured by a bean bag projectile when Cellin was struck in the face. Caroline … Read more

Filmmaker Awarded $4 Million After Being Struck by Sheriff’s Bullet During 2020 Protests

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Los Angeles, Calif. — A jury has ordered Los Angeles County to pay nearly $4 million to a filmmaker and his daughter after he was injured during protests in 2020, sparked by the death of George Floyd. The decision highlights ongoing scrutiny of law enforcement tactics employed during the demonstrations. Cellin Gluck, 66, was filming the protests near Beverly Boulevard and Stanley Avenue when he was struck in the face by a rubber bullet fired by a sheriff’s deputy. His attorneys reported that the impact caused significant injuries, including a fractured face and shrapnel lodged … Read more

Apple Dodges $300 Million Legal Bullet as Appeals Court Overturns Patent Infringement Ruling Over Jury Errors

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Washington, D.C. — Apple has successfully challenged a $300 million patent infringement ruling, with a federal appeals court vacating both the infringement finding and damages awarded against the tech giant. This decision highlights the substantial consequences that can arise from procedural missteps in legal proceedings, particularly in high-stakes patent cases. In a 2020 ruling, a Texas jury concluded that Apple had violated several Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. These patents are crucial because they must be licensed on terms that are “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory” (FRAND) to those wanting to adhere to the … Read more

Virginia Judge Rules Against School for Suspending Student Who Reported Classmate With Bullet After Delay

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Virginia Beach, Virginia — A local judge criticized the suspension of a sixth grader at St. John the Apostle Catholic School as “appalling,” ruling in favor of the student’s mother who argued that the school breached its contract by disciplining her son for reporting the presence of a bullet in his classroom too late. The student, referred to as A.W. in court documents, faced a day and a half suspension in September, alongside the student who brought the bullet. The incident unfolded when A.W. was shown a bullet by a classmate while preparing for a … Read more