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Judge Triples Penalty for Alex Murdaugh’s Accomplice, Orders $3.75 Million Payment to Insurance Company in Fraudulent Settlement Case

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Columbia, SC – A significant legal ruling last week has tripled the restitution amount against Cory Fleming, an accomplice of Alex Murdaugh, increasing the payback to a staggering $3.75 million, a court determined. The additional hefty sum arises from attorney fees accrued by Nautilus Insurance Co., a setback to Fleming, who once served as a South Carolina attorney and close associate of Murdaugh, a convicted murderer known for his infamous criminal activities. Fleming came under legal scrutiny after it was revealed that he had aided Murdaugh in misappropriating millions from insurance settlements. Nautilus Insurance, which … Read more

Georgetown Sues Textile Company for Contaminating Drinking Water with Hazardous Chemicals

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Georgetown, S.C. — In a significant legal move, the City of Georgetown has initiated a lawsuit against Fiber Industries, previously known as Darlington Fibers, accusing the company of contaminating the city’s water supply with hazardous chemicals. The lawsuit alleges that these substances have significantly invaded and contaminated both the drinking and wastewater systems, posing a serious public health risk. The city’s legal complaint details that the contamination includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. These chemicals, which are linked … Read more

$22.25 Million Awarded to Workers for Unpaid Changing and Showering Time at Manufacturing Company

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In a recent legal decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a substantial $22.25 million jury award to thousands of uniformed employees at a manufacturing company. This ruling came after it was determined that the company did not properly pay its workers for the time spent changing into and out of their uniforms and required showering after shifts. The lawsuit was initiated following claims by the United States Department of Labor, which argued that the manufacturer had shortchanged 11,780 employees by not compensating them adequately for pre- and post-shift activities. According to labor experts, … Read more

Denver Home Remodeling Scam Unravels as Company Owner and Father Face Organized Crime Charges

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Denver, CO — A significant legal drama unfolds in Denver after a grand jury indicted the owner of a home remodeling business and his father on charges of theft and violating the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. Company owner Sean Schwalb, along with his father Avi Schwalb, are facing allegations involving multiple counts of theft categorically ranging from $5,000 to $1 million. Both men have been taken into custody and are presently being detained, as per the records of the Denver County Jail. Details of the indictment remain sealed, but the case has gathered extensive … Read more