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Donald Trump Seeks New Trial or Reduced $83.3 Million Jury Award in Defamation Case

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NEW YORK, NY – Former President Donald Trump is requesting a judge to either significantly reduce the $83.3 million jury award or grant a new trial in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll. Trump argues that the judge overseeing the case, Judge Lewis Kaplan, wrongly prohibited him from defending himself during his brief testimony and that this warrants a new trial. In court filings, Trump’s lawyers assert that Kaplan erred in stopping Trump from testifying about “his own state of mind” and in providing an “erroneous jury instruction on the definition … Read more

Former President Trump Seeks New Trial or Reduced Damages in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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Manhattan, New York City – Former President Donald Trump is seeking a new trial or a substantial reduction in the $83.3 million in damages awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case. Trump’s lawyers argue that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan limited the former president’s defense during his brief testimony, which lasted less than five minutes. They claim that this restriction influenced the jury’s verdict, making a new trial necessary. Trump’s legal team filed a 44-page document, affirming that the court restricted the scope of Trump’s testimony just before he took the stand. … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: $1.65 Million Awarded to Family in Medical Malpractice Case

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CHICAGO (AP) – A jury in Cook County has awarded a family $1.65 million in a landmark decision following the death of 61-year-old Joyce Hobson. Hobson died after undergoing a second surgery to correct a perforated colon. Initially admitted to Advocate South Suburban Hospital for complications related to her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Hobson’s condition further deteriorated due to complications arising from the surgical intervention. Joyce Hobson’s medical journey began on April 30, 2011, when she was admitted to the emergency room showing signs of shortness of breath and other symptoms related to her … Read more

Judge Denies Montclair Board of Education’s Lawsuit Against Township Over Woodman Field Renovations: Tosses Out Case, Citing Lack of Logic

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MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The Montclair Board of Education faced a setback in court on Friday in its lawsuit against the Township of Montclair over renovations at Woodman Field. Honorable Judge Stephen Petrillo expressed skepticism about allowing either party to proceed. He stated, “I don’t know if it makes sense to let either one of the parties go forward. I’m not going to allow the Board of Education to proceed at this point.” The hearing revolved around an order to show cause filed by the Board of Education. The order requested that the township cease enforcing … Read more