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High-Profile Trial Looms as Defense Warns of ‘Stealth Jurors’ in CEO Assassination Case

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NEW YORK — The trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson, may see complications due to the potential presence of a “stealth juror,” as indicated by criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos. The term refers to jurors who may conceal their biases to influence the trial’s outcome. Thompson was tragically shot by a masked assailant while en route to his company’s annual investor conference in New York Hilton Midtown on December 4. Mangione, 26, was apprehended shortly after the incident in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He faces multiple charges, including murder and … Read more

Navarre Man’s Attempted Murder Charge Dropped After Stand Your Ground Law Applied in Trespasser Shooting Case

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NAVARRE, Fla. — A Florida judge has dismissed an attempted murder case under the state’s Stand Your Ground law, ruling in favor of a Navarre man who was accused of shooting a trespasser on his property in November 2022. The incident, which took place on November 7, 2022, occurred on an undeveloped lot at 2075 Pine Ranch Drive, owned by 47-year-old Joshua Huston. According to reports, the victim, a 44-year-old man whose identity has not been disclosed, had wandered onto the vacant lot next to Huston’s residence. Initial reports from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s … Read more

Jury Awards Over $50 Million in Damages in Landmark Pressure Cooker Injury Case

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Denver, Colo. – In a significant legal decision from a Colorado federal court concluded on December 13, a jury found both Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands liable for multiple counts including failure to warn, defective design, and negligence in association with a severe injury caused by one of their pressure cooker products. The litigation stemmed from an incident involving Claudia Perez, who sustained serious injuries due to the malfunction of the appliance. The jury determined the split of responsibility for the incident, attributing 27% of the fault to Sunbeam, 63% to Newell Brands, and holding … Read more

Legal Team Announced in Civil Rights Case Against Sunrun Over Former Employee’s Wrongful Charges

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services, represented by attorney Robert M. Berke, has filed a civil rights lawsuit in Connecticut District Court, alleging wrongful charges stemming from licensing issues. The complaint, lodged on September 4, embroils the company in legal proceedings over the affairs of its former personnel practices and their legal ramifications. The lawsuit centers on George Edward Steins, a former Sunrun employee, who faced legal charges for employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. These charges, which were later dismissed in May 2024, could have been avoided, the lawsuit claims, … Read more