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Orlando Jury Decides on $310M Payout to Family After Manufacturer No-Shows in Court Over Teen’s Fatal Ride Accident

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Orlando, Fla. — In a landmark decision, a jury in Orlando awarded $310 million to the grieving parents of a teenager who tragically lost his life due to an amusement ride malfunction. The manufacturer, who failed to make a court appearance, was found directly liable for the incident. The devastating event unfolded in 2018 when the young teen, merely 14-years-old, succumbed to fatal injuries after being ejected from a ride known for its thrilling experience. This shocking outcome led his parents to file a lawsuit against the ride’s manufacturer, seeking justice for their immense loss. … Read more

Boulder Court Backs Decision to End Longmont Conservation Easement, Dismisses Local Group’s Appeal

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Longmont, CO — A recent ruling by a Boulder District Court judge reaffirmed the decision to conditionally terminate a conservation easement in Longmont, marking the culmination of a heated legal battle. In November, Judge Michael T. Kotlarczyk endorsed the controversial decision originally made by the Board of County Commissioners in August 2023. This judicial approval dismissed an appeal from the local advocacy group Keep Airport Road Environmental and Safe, which has vehemently opposed the termination of this easement. Members of the group have voiced concerns over the potential environmental and community impacts of the decision. … Read more

Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Historic $10.75 Million Award for Baton Rouge Truck Driver Injured in 2018 Crash

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BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Supreme Court has reinstated a substantial award for Frank Cushenberry, a truck driver left partially disabled from a 2018 accident, after a prior decision significantly reduced his compensation. This legal turnaround restores over $10 million to Cushenberry and increases his family’s compensation for loss of consortium to more than $2 million. Cushenberry, employed by Capitol City Produce of Baton Rouge, encountered disaster while maneuvering his box truck on Interstate 10 in LaPlace on March 27, 2018. An incident with a contractor’s pickup truck, under the employment of Barber Brothers … Read more

Michigan Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit in Tragic Snowmobile Crash Involving State Employee

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LANSING, Mich. — A lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, involving a catastrophic encounter between a snowmobiler and a department employee, will move forward, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled. The lawsuit originates from a 2018 incident in the Upper Peninsula which resulted in serious injuries and a fatality. Mark Goss, the snowmobiler, filed the lawsuit after suffering severe injuries from the accident which included burns, multiple broken bones, and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred when a DNR employee, operating an ATV, allegedly ran through a stop sign leading to a … Read more