Concrete

Montgomery County Jury Awards $2.6 Million to Family of Concrete Worker After Fatal Plant Accident

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A jury in Montgomery County has awarded $2.6 million to the family of a concrete maintenance worker who tragically died from injuries sustained in a workplace accident at Shelby Concrete in 2022. The verdict, delivered on May 23, followed a contentious trial. The case was initiated by the law firm Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law after the defense had proposed a settlement of $100,000. The incident took place in May 2022 when the worker, referred to as L.E., was engaged in maintenance on an auger. After completing his task, an unexpected activation … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Former Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate’s Lawsuit, Citing Lack of Concrete Injury

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal lawsuit brought by Scott Jensen, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, was dismissed by a federal judge. Jensen had accused the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice of politically motivated investigations tied to his statements about COVID-19. The court decided on March 31 to dismiss the case without prejudice, meaning Jensen retains the option to refile. Jensen, a family physician who lost the 2022 governor race to Democrat Tim Walz, originally filed the lawsuit in June 2023. He claimed that his First Amendment rights to free speech were infringed … Read more