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Texas Jury Acquits Majority of ‘Trump Train’ Drivers in Tense 2020 Biden-Harris Bus Incident

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San Antonio, Texas — In a notable legal case stemming from a 2020 election incident, a Texas jury has predominantly absolved participants of a “Trump Train,” a group of Donald Trump supporters, from liability in a civil suit brought by drivers of a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign bus. The lawsuit alleged that the caravan of Trump backers tried to run the bus off the road as it traveled through Texas. The verdict arrived after the plaintiffs argued that the actions of the Trump supporters were not only aggressive but also politically motivated and intended to … Read more

Estate of Beloved Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Others Following Tragic Farmingdale Crash

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Farmingdale, NY — A recent lawsuit has emerged following a tragic bus accident in Farmingdale that resulted in the death of a beloved band director and a chaperone. The legal action, initiated by the estate of the deceased band director Gina Pellettiere, targets the bus company, the driver, and the tire manufacturer, alleging neglect in vehicle maintenance and reckless driving behavior. The fatal crash, which occurred last month, has since drawn significant scrutiny regarding the safety practices of commercial transportation used in school-related activities. Legal representatives of Pellettiere’s estate claim the bus had not undergone … Read more

Jury Grants Over $1.5 Million to E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with TriMet Bus

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Portland, Oregon – A federal jury awarded over $1.5 million in damages to a man who was struck by a TriMet bus while riding his electric bike, highlighting concerns about road safety and public transportation policies. The plaintiff, Robert Smith, aged 34, was commuting home on his e-bike when he was hit by a TriMet bus at a downtown Portland intersection in August 2019. As a result of the accident, Smith suffered serious injuries, leading to multiple surgeries and a prolonged period of physical therapy. After deliberating for two days, the jury determined that the … Read more

Lawsuit Claims School Bus Driver with Hidden Drug Conviction Caused Severe Injury Crash in Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A devastating collision in Louisville’s west end involving a school bus and a local woman’s vehicle has led to a lawsuit after it was found that the bus driver, who had a prior drug conviction, should not have been employed under district guidelines. Kim Petty, the victim, sustained severe injuries including a broken neck, shoulder, forearm, and pelvis when her car was struck by the school bus driven by Aaron Helton. According to the lawsuit filed in Jefferson Circuit Court earlier this month, there are allegations that Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) … Read more