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$19 Million Verdict Shakes Insurance Industry: Jury Sides with Jet Owner Against Starr Indemnity in High-Profile Seizure Case

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Santa Barbara, CA — The owner of a jet, Passport 420, has been awarded a $19 million judgment against Starr Indemnity & Liability Company. The insurer had denied a claim after the jet was seized, arguing that one of its owners, attorney Michael Avenatti, purchased his share using stolen funds. The jet in question, a HondaJet HA-420, was seized in 2019 at the Santa Barbara Airport. This followed the indictment of Avenatti, who is currently serving a 14-year sentence in federal prison for pilfering settlement monies from his clients, funds which were used among other … Read more

San Jose Doctor Sues Over Excessively Spicy Thai Appetizer, Case Heads to Jury Trial

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San Jose, Calif. – In a spicy twist, a lawsuit brought forth by a San Jose physician arguing she suffered internal burns from an extra spicy appetizer named Dragon Balls at a Thai restaurant in Los Gatos is gearing up for a jury trial next year. The legal challenge highlights the unusual and severe physical reaction the doctor claims to have endured after dining at the restaurant. The incident that spurred the lawsuit occurred when the doctor, whose specialty is pediatric care, visited the Thai restaurant with expectations of enjoying a regular meal. According to … Read more

Former UPS Driver Awarded $238 Million in Landmark Wrongful Termination Case in Washington

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Seattle, WA – In a landmark legal decision, a former UPS driver was awarded a staggering $238 million by a Washington jury, pioneering one of the highest single-plaintiff employment law verdicts in the U.S. This exceptional verdict concludes a long-standing battle over alleged wrongful termination due to disability discrimination. The driver, John Doe, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, sued UPS for wrongful termination after he was dismissed following a work-related injury. Doe had been employed by UPS since 1989. In 2019, he injured his back while on duty, which left him … Read more

Jury Awards $46 Million in Landmark Child Abuse Case, Finds Perpetrator’s Wife Negligent

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Santa Rosa, Calif. — In a landmark case that underscores the liabilities individuals may face when failing to act against abuse, a Santa Rosa jury awarded $46 million to a minor in a child sexual abuse lawsuit. The ruling was significant for holding Terriann Kuhlmann, the wife of a convicted sex offender, responsible for her negligence in failing to prevent the abuse. The verdict, reached at the Sonoma County Superior Court, came after the jury found that Kuhlmann had not taken necessary steps to protect the child from her husband, Dana McGowan, who is currently … Read more