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Retiring Ohio Judge Shares Inspiring Stories of Transformation in Juvenile Court

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cindi Morehart, a retired judge from Franklin County in Ohio, is bidding farewell to the judicial system after a long and successful career, with the majority of her time spent in juvenile court. Throughout her years on the bench, Morehart has emphasized the importance of addressing mental health concerns in the justice system. Morehart’s journey in the legal field started as an art teacher in juvenile prison before she pursued law school at the age of 35. She then went on to work as a city and county prosecutor before eventually becoming … Read more

Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Strict Abortion Ban, Penalizing Doctors in Emergency Situations

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Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court granted Idaho the ability to enforce provisions of a stringent new abortion ban on Friday. The ban includes penalties for doctors who perform the procedure in emergency situations. The court’s decision came in response to emergency requests filed by Idaho state officials, who sought to put on hold a federal judge’s ruling that found the provisions to be in conflict with federal law. In addition, the court announced that it will hear oral arguments on the issue in April and issue a ruling by the end of June. This … Read more

Appeals Court Overturns $7 Million Award in Ford Mustang Fiery Crash Lawsuit

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Charleston, West Virginia – An appeals court in West Virginia has overturned a $7 million award in a product liability lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman who died in a fiery crash involving her Ford Mustang. The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has sent the case back to Kanawha County Circuit Court for a new trial. The jury in the original trial found Ford to be 99% responsible for the death of Breanna Bumgarner in 2016 and awarded her family $7 million last year. According … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Set to Determine Upper Limit for Jury Awards in Walmart Personal Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Court of Appeals is preparing to address the question of whether there is a maximum limit for a jury’s award of nominal damages. The case involves retail giant Walmart, who has appealed a $1 million personal injury verdict, arguing that the jury failed to account for pain, suffering, and medical expenses. Attorneys from Florida-based firm GrayRobinson are representing Walmart in this legal battle. Jack Reiter, who is advocating for Walmart as the defendant-appellant, asserted that the $1 million verdict is unjustifiable. He claimed that such a substantial award suggests bias, … Read more