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Sarasota County Judge Dismisses Allegations of Juror Misconduct, Upholding $261 Million Damages Award to Kowalski Family Against All Children’s Hospital

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Sarasota County, Florida – A judge in Sarasota County has dismissed allegations of juror misconduct in a civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The hospital claimed that the misconduct was grounds for a new trial after a $261 million damages award was issued. Judge Hunter Carroll made the ruling after questioning jury foreman Paul Lengyel. The hospital’s attorneys had accused Lengyel of multiple instances of misconduct, including bias against their client and conducting his own research into the case. Lengyel was part of a six-person jury that found All Children’s Hospital guilty of … Read more

Hennepin County Attorney Implements New Disclosure Policy to Ensure Fair Court Proceedings

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has implemented new requirements for police departments in her jurisdiction to disclose officers’ histories of misconduct. The move aims to promote fairness in court proceedings for criminal defendants. The disclosure of critical findings related to officers’ truthfulness, bias, excessive force, improper search and seizure, or abuse of authority will now be mandatory. Additionally, police departments must notify the courts if officers have failed to adhere to proper protocols in collecting evidence, obtaining statements, or analyzing forensic evidence. Moriarty, who assumed her position last year, consulted with police … Read more

Yolo Superior Court Now Accepting Applications for 2024/25 County Grand Jury

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WOODLAND, Calif. – The Yolo Superior Court in California is currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 Yolo County Grand Jury. Each year on July 1, the court impanels 19 grand jurors and 11 alternates, who act as an independent body within the judicial system. Their main civil function is to review the operations of local government agencies and make constructive recommendations for improvement. In order to be considered for the grand jury, applicants must meet certain requirements. They must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and have been residents of Yolo County for … Read more

Former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis Ordered to Pay $260,000 in Attorney Fees for Denying Gay Couples’ Marriage Licenses

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MOREHEAD, Kentucky – Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis has been ordered by a federal judge to pay approximately $260,000 in attorney fees and expenses to a same-sex couple she denied a marriage license to in 2015. This comes in addition to the $100,000 she was previously ordered to pay the couple in September. The couple’s attorney, Michael Gartland of DelCotto Law Group, expressed satisfaction with the ruling. Gartland has represented the couple throughout the legal proceedings, but did not comment on the latest ruling. The $260,000 amount includes payment to his law firm. Liberty … Read more