Carolina

Trip Over Mascot Rope at Buc-ee’s Sparks Lawsuit for Negligence in South Carolina

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Florence, SC – A South Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against the popular gas station and convenience store chain Buc-ee’s after a mishap involving an oversized, inflatable beaver mascot at one of its locations. The plaintiff, Richard E. Brown of Kershaw County, claims that he sustained multiple injuries after tripping over a rope used to secure the mascot outside the Florence store. The incident, which took place in May 2022, resulted in serious injuries to Brown, particularly to his right shoulder. He alleges that the injuries led to considerable medical expenses and extensive physical … Read more

$63.4 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Talc Case: South Carolina Jury Finds for Plaintiff

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Columbia, SC – In a landmark decision, a jury in South Carolina awarded $63.4 million to a man who claims he developed cancer due to prolonged exposure to asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products. The verdict was issued on Thursday following a closely watched trial that scrutinized the potential health risks of one of the company’s iconic products. The plaintiff, Michael Perry, 53, was awarded $32.6 million in compensatory damages after jurors concluded that his mesothelioma, a type of cancer often associated with asbestos exposure, was indeed caused by his lifelong use of … Read more

North Carolina Court Upholds Record $40 Million Drunk Driving Lawsuit Verdict

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Raleigh, NC — In a landmark ruling, a North Carolina court has upheld a $40 million verdict in a drunk driving case, marking it as the largest such judgment in the state’s history. The decision stems from a tragic 2017 incident where Chandler Kania, a University of North Carolina student at the time, drove drunk and caused a deadly crash on Interstate 85, killing three people and seriously injuring a fourth. The jury found Kania guilty in 2018, and he was sentenced to at least 12 years in prison. Subsequently, in 2019, a civil lawsuit … Read more

North Carolina Lawyer Disbarred After Admitting to Misusing Over $55,000 of Firm’s Funds

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A former North Carolina lawyer, Michael Glenn Wilson, II, has been disbarred after investigations disclosed he misused at least $55,000 of funds from his law firm, Sigmon Clark Mackie Hanvey & Farrell, P.A., also known as Sigmon Clark. These events, which unfolded from March 2022 to January 2024, have raised serious questions about trust and accountability within legal practices. The North Carolina State Bar, responsible for licensing and regulating attorneys in the state, detailed in its proceedings that Wilson admitted to the misappropriation of these funds for personal benefit. This acknowledgment came … Read more