Miami Jury Hands Down $329 Million Verdict Against Tesla in Autopilot Fatality Case: Company Plans Appeal

A Miami jury has ordered Tesla to pay $329 million in damages in relation to a 2019 crash involving its “autopilot” feature. The incident resulted in the death of Naibel Benavides, 22, and left her boyfriend Dillion Angulo, 27, with serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. The federal jury determined that Tesla bore partial responsibility for the accident, which occurred in Key Largo, Florida. George McGee was operating a Tesla Model S when the vehicle’s autopilot system failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into a parked vehicle, where Benavides and Angulo were … Read more

Judge Reduces Major False Advertising Verdict Against Natera, Company Plans Appeal

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has reduced a substantial jury award against Natera, a cancer screening company, but declined to grant the firm’s request for a new trial. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen decreased the jury’s original award of $292.5 million for false advertising by $5.5 million on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Natera announced plans to appeal. The case stems from a ruling made by a jury in San Francisco last year, which found in favor of Guardant Health, determining that Natera should compensate its competitor with $75 million in future damages and … Read more

"Yankees’ Aaron Judge Joins Elite Company, Matching A-Rod’s Home Run Record Amidst Thrilling Comeback Against Braves"

Atlanta, Georgia — The legacies of New York Yankees stars Alex Rodriguez and Aaron Judge will forever be intertwined, bound not only by their remarkable on-field achievements but also by the significant eras they represent in the franchise’s rich history. Rodriguez played his last game for the Yankees on August 12, 2016, shortly after his 41st birthday. By that point, his performance had declined sharply, culminating in a .200 batting average. Over his 12 seasons in New York, however, he amassed 351 home runs, achieved in 1,509 games, with 6,520 plate appearances. As Rodriguez was … Read more

Fiancée of Tragic Coal Mound Collapse Victim Sues Utility Company for Wrongful Death

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — The fiancée of a young man who died in a tragic accident involving a coal mound collapse is suing a utility company for wrongful death. Jessica Bishop has filed the lawsuit on behalf of Cody Jordan’s estate, following his untimely death at the age of 23. Cody Jordan, who was operating heavy machinery at the Santee Cooper Winyah Generating Station on May 23, 2024, was pushing coal atop a mound when disaster struck. According to the lawsuit, his bulldozer fell into an unmarked void, resulting in the vehicle being buried under … Read more