California

Former Trump Election Lawyer Disbarred in California for Involvement in ‘Fake Electors’ Scheme

by

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Eastman, the former lawyer for Donald Trump’s election campaign who was involved in the “fake electors” scheme, has been officially disbarred by the state of California. The decision came on Tuesday, as the state took action against Eastman for his role in the controversial attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The disbarment follows a January lawsuit filed by California’s State Bar Association, accusing Eastman of spreading baseless claims of election fraud and attempting to undermine the democratic process. The Bar Association argued that Eastman’s actions violated multiple ethical … Read more

Motorcyclist Awarded $3 Million in Damages After Collision with CHP Car on California Freeway

by

VISTA, Calif. – A motorcyclist who collided with a California Highway Patrol (CHP) car while it was attempting to remove a ladder from a freeway in Solana Beach has been awarded $3 million by a North County jury. The settlement is intended to cover both past and future medical expenses for the rider, Christopher Carlisle, who was hospitalized for over a month and a half following the 2021 crash. Carlisle, 63, has undergone 13 surgeries estimated to have cost more than $1.7 million. In his negligence lawsuit filed against Officer Robert Schmidt and the CHP … Read more

Conservative Attorney John Eastman Faces Disbarment in California Over Role in Challenging 2020 Election Results

by

Los Angeles, California – Conservative attorney John Eastman could face disbarment in California for his involvement in creating a legal strategy aimed at helping former President Donald Trump maintain power after losing the 2020 election. The recommendation for disbarment was made by State Bar Court of California Judge Yvette Roland in a 128-page ruling on Wednesday. If the California Supreme Court upholds the recommendation, Eastman’s law license would be placed on “involuntary inactive” status. Eastman would also be required to pay $10,000 in monetary sanctions to the State Bar of California Client Security Fund, as … Read more

California Jury Awards $2.45 Million Verdict in Walmart Parking Lot Fall Lawsuit

by

San Diego, CA – A California state court jury reached a verdict on Monday in favor of a woman who claimed a fall in a Walmart parking lot was caused by a pothole. The jury awarded the plaintiff approximately $2.45 million in damages. The entire trial, from opening statements to closing arguments, was recorded by Courtroom View Network. The trial began on March 19 and concluded with the jury’s verdict on the same day. Plaintiff Kathy Morrow accused Walmart of negligence in failing to properly inspect and maintain their parking lot. Morrow claimed that her … Read more