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Florida Appeals Court Overturns $1.125 Million Medical Malpractice Award, Criticizes Trial Judge’s Role as ‘Seventh Juror’

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A Florida appeals court has overturned a $1.125 million medical malpractice damage award, criticizing a trial court judge for behaving like a “seventh juror.” The decision came on Wednesday in a case where a man accused his medical provider of negligence. In its ruling, the appeals court stated that the trial court judge had improperly evaluated the evidence and had effectively substituted their own judgment for that of the jury. The judge’s actions were described as stepping outside their role and interfering with the jury’s decision-making process. The case involved a man … Read more

US Justice Department Takes Texas to Court, Challenging Controversial Immigration Law

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HOUSTON, Texas – The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over a new immigration law that restricts the transportation of undocumented immigrants. The department argues that the law interferes with federal immigration enforcement and is unconstitutional. The law in question, known as Senate Bill 20, was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2021 and went into effect on March 1, 2022. It allows law enforcement officers to stop and detain vehicles suspected of transporting undocumented immigrants and imposes penalties on drivers who knowingly transport undocumented individuals. Critics … Read more

Injustice Underway: Texas Family’s Battle Against Land Flooding Heads to U.S. Supreme Court, Could Impact Constitutional Rights

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WINNIE, Texas — A long-standing battle over property rights in Southeast Texas has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. On January 16, 2024, Richie Devillier and his legal team will make their way to Washington to present their case. Devillier, a resident of Winnie, asserts that the rebuilding of I-10 has caused significant issues on his family’s land, which has been in their possession for four generations. According to Devillier, his family never had any problems with flooding until the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began the reconstruction of I-10. He claims that 900 acres of … Read more

Intriguing Shake-Up: North Carolina’s Chief Justice Makes Surprising Move in Appointing New Leader of Appeals Court

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RALEIGH, NC – In an unconventional move, North Carolina’s chief justice has replaced the next leader of the state’s intermediate-level appeals court. The Court of Appeals typically follows a tradition where the most senior judge assumes the role of chief judge. However, Chief Justice Paul Newby has appointed Judge Chris Dillon as the new chief judge, taking effect on Monday. This decision has raised eyebrows and prompted speculation about potential political motivations. The chief judge of the Court of Appeals is responsible for overseeing the court’s administration, including assigning members to three-judge panels and scheduling … Read more