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Jury Awards $42 Million to Abu Ghraib Detainees, Virginia Contractor Held Liable for Torture

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia jury recently determined that a military contractor should compensate three former detainees of the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq with $42 million for its role in their torture and maltreatment in the early 2000s. The plaintiffs, subjected to grim ordeals including beatings and sexual abuse, argued that the contractor, CACI, was culpable even though its interrogators did not personally conduct the torture. The company based in Reston, Virginia, has responded to the verdict with disappointment, announcing intentions to appeal. CACI has maintained that its employees were uninvolved in any … Read more

Idaho Falls Hit with Lawsuit Over Contractor Fees Amid Market Stir

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Idaho Falls, Idaho – A prominent home builders association in eastern Idaho has taken legal action against the city of Idaho Falls, contesting an ordinance that imposes impact fees on construction projects. The Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association (EIHBA), representing around 100 business owners and builders, argues that the fees are unlawfully applied and excessively high, potentially harming the local economy. Filed in October, the lawsuit claims that the city’s methods of collecting these fees during the permit issuance process violate Idaho state laws, which stipulate that such fees should only be collected once building … Read more

Jury Holds Defense Contractor Accountable for Abu Ghraib Torture, Awards Millions in Landmark Torture Case

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Richmond, Virginia — After years of contentious legal battles, a Virginia federal jury has delivered a pivotal verdict against CACI Premier Technology, Inc., a defense contractor, finding it complicit in the abuse and torture of three Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison about twenty years ago. This historical judgment, resulting in significant financial compensation for the victims, marks the first instance where a U.S. jury has addressed claims of post-9/11 torture involving American military personnel and contracted entities. During the protracted litigation, which spanned over 15 years and involved numerous dismissal attempts and appeals by … Read more

Contractor Found Guilty: Exploits Elderly Client and Endangers Community with Asbestos Exposure

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Denver, CO – A Denver-based contractor was found guilty on charges of defrauding an elderly person and risking the health of surrounding residents by improperly handling asbestos. The verdict, coming after a closely watched trial, highlighted concerns about unethical practices in the construction and renovation industry, particularly regarding the safety of vulnerable groups and the environment. The individual, whose operations had been under scrutiny, was accused of both financial misconduct and environmental negligence. According to the prosecution, the contractor deliberately overcharged an elderly client for home renovation services that were not only substandard but also … Read more