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Ford Motor Co. Fights Against Tech Company’s Bid to Increase Unfair Competition Award in Michigan Federal Court

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Detroit, Michigan – Ford Motor Co., one of the world’s largest automakers, is challenging a tech company’s appeal to increase an unfair competition award against Ford. The tech company is seeking to raise the amount awarded to them from less than half a million dollars. In a petition filed in a Michigan federal court on Wednesday, Ford argued against the motion to boost the award. The company emphasized that the tech company’s request should be denied. The exact details surrounding this unfair competition award remain undisclosed. However, Ford’s opposition suggests that they believe the initial … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Deaf Job Applicant Awarded $1.7 Million After Company’s Discrimination

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SYRACUSE, New York – In a recent case, a jury awarded a job applicant a staggering $1.7 million in damages after a distribution company refused to interview her upon discovering her deafness. The verdict against McLane Co. Inc., a subsidiary, included $25,000 in back pay, $150,000 in damages for emotional distress, and a remarkable $1.5 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit, titled “U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. McLane/Eastern Inc. D/B/A McLane Northeast,” was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York in 2020. According to the complaint, McLane violated … Read more

Wife of SpaceX Employee Injured in Rocket Engine Test Files Lawsuit Alleging Negligence, Sheds Light on Company’s Safety Concerns

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Hawthorne, California – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against SpaceX following a rocket engine test that left a worker in a coma. The incident on January 18, 2022, involved a malfunctioning component that detached and struck integration technician Francisco Cabada, resulting in a skull fracture and a two-year coma, according to Reuters. The lawsuit, filed by Cabada’s wife in a Los Angeles state court, highlights ongoing safety concerns at SpaceX, with previous investigations revealing a pattern of workplace injuries and questionable safety practices. SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has faced criticism … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more