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Stalled Legal Battle: Second Judge Recuses in Birmingham Towing Company Class Action Lawsuit

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Birmingham, Ala. — A class action lawsuit against local towing company Parking Enforcement Systems has encountered further delays as Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Tamara Harris Johnson stepped down from the case last month citing ethical concerns. This marks the second judge to recuse from the matter following Judge Pat Ballard’s earlier withdrawal. The lawsuit, initiated on behalf of Birmingham resident Terry White and other affected parties by Alabama Car Lawyers and Hood Law LLC., alleges illegal towing practices and excessive fees by PES, as well as financial improprieties involving Robert L. Crook, Jr., who … Read more

Major Reduction in Injury Compensation: Cedar Rapids Teen’s Settlement Cut to $26.1M, Trucking Company Seeks New Trial

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa – In a recent decision that captured statewide attention, Linn County District Judge Justin Lightfoot revised a jury’s compensation award from over $35.7 million to $26.1 million. The award pertains to a lawsuit filed after a severe 2020 car crash in Anamosa that left a teenager gravely injured. The decision follows the discovery that the victim shared partial responsibility for the accident. On March 19, 2020, amidst heavy fog, Margaret McQuillen, then 18, suffered devastating injuries when she collided with a Freightliner semitractor-trailer. The truck, owned by Westside Transport and operated by … Read more

Michigan Chemical Company Alleges Bank’s Fault in Employee’s $880K Embezzlement Case

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Portage, MI — In a legal battle that underscores the vulnerabilities in financial transaction systems, Michigan-based Beaver Research Company is suing Huntington Bank. The chemical company alleges that lapses in the bank’s system facilitated an embezzlement scheme by one of its own employees, resulting in a loss of over $880,000. The lawsuit, initially filed in Kalamazoo County before being transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, claims the bank’s system gaps enabled the former employee to divert company funds to her personal account. This redirection of payments was masked to … Read more

Shelton Floral Company Faces $1.85 Million Penalty for Labor Law Violations, Federal Court Rules

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Shelton, Washington – A federal court has ruled that a floral company based in Shelton must pay $1.85 million in penalties for violating labor laws. The court’s decision serves as a significant blow to the company, which was found guilty of numerous violations that impacted its employees. The case sheds light on the importance of upholding labor regulations and protecting workers’ rights. The ruling comes after an investigation by federal authorities revealed multiple instances of misconduct by the Shelton floral company. The violations included failure to pay employees the legally mandated minimum wage and overtime … Read more