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U.S. Appeals Court Resurrects $81 Million Trade Secrets Case Against Boeing, Favoring Electric Aircraft Innovator Zunum Aero

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A U.S. appeals court in San Francisco has reinstated an $81 million judgment against Boeing in a case alleging the company stole trade secrets from the electric aircraft startup Zunum Aero. The ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a previous decision by a California judge, who had dismissed a jury’s finding in favor of Zunum. The appeals court rejected the lower court’s conclusion that the proprietary information claimed to be misappropriated by Boeing did not qualify for trade secret protection. Zunum’s attorney, Vincent Levy, expressed satisfaction with the appeals court’s ruling, … Read more

L.A. Judge Bans Reporter from Courtroom During Confidential Jury Selection in UCLA Health Case

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Los Angeles, Calif.—An unusual incident unfolded in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday when Judge Tony L. Richardson ordered a reporter from the Daily Journal to leave during jury selection for a civil harassment and discrimination case involving UCLA Health. The directive came from Judge Richardson’s clerk, Karlet Ghazarian, who informed the reporter that the proceedings were confidential. However, the judge did not provide any formal announcement regarding the confidentiality of the hearing. When inquired the following day about the reasons for the closed jury qualification, Ghazarian reiterated that the confidentiality was in accordance with … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged by Disgraced Prosecutor in Michigan Case

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DETROIT, Mich. — A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to Sean MacMaster, who claimed that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer infringed on his rights by pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general. Prosecutors typically enjoy broad immunity, making it uncommon for them to face lawsuits over their official actions. However, the jury found that Brian Kolodziej and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate or reckless disregard for the truth” in the case against MacMaster. The jury awarded MacMaster $33 million … Read more

Florida Jury Slaps Tesla with $243 Million Penalty in Tragic Autopilot Crash Case

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A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla must pay $243 million in damages following a tragic incident involving its Autopilot feature that resulted in a fatal crash. The verdict was delivered after a lawsuit brought by the family of a man killed in the accident alleged that Tesla’s technology was responsible for his death, highlighting ongoing concerns over the safety and reliability of semi-autonomous driving systems. The case revolved around a 2019 collision in which the driver, who was using the Autopilot function, crashed into a concrete barrier on a highway. Evidence presented in court … Read more