Damages

Weld County Worker Awarded $30 Million in Damages Following Tank Explosion, Sparks Push to Eliminate Pain and Suffering Caps

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GREELEY, Colo. – A federal jury has awarded a $30 million judgment to an oil and gas worker who was severely injured in a tank explosion in Weld County, Colorado. Steven Straughen, an Idaho native working for BHS Inc., lost a leg in the explosion and will require additional surgeries. The jury awarded $15 million for pain, suffering, and mental anguish, but current Colorado law limits personal injury awards in this category to about $600,000. Straughen may not receive the full amount as a result. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about the outcome and is grateful … Read more

The Oklahoman Found Liable for $20 Million in Damages in Landmark Libel Case

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Muskogee, Oklahoma – The Oklahoman libel trial reached its conclusion today with the announcement of the jury’s verdict. The jury found Gannett Co., Inc. liable for $20 million in punitive damages to Scott Sapulpa. This follows the jury’s earlier decision on Friday, where Gannett was found liable for $5 million in actual damages. The total damages awarded to Sapulpa now amount to a staggering $25 million. The verdict may have significant implications for the newspaper chain, as its stock price has already experienced a slight dip. The trial centered around The Oklahoman’s misidentification of Sapulpa … Read more

Virginia Beach Deputy Wins Partial Victory in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, Receives $10,000 in Damages

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – In a recent wrongful termination case, a jury in Virginia Beach issued a split verdict and awarded $10,000 in damages to a former deputy. The trial, which centered around allegations of wrongdoing and a retaliatory firing, unfolded in the City of Virginia Beach. The former deputy, who had served at the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office, claimed that he was wrongfully terminated after reporting misconduct within the department. During the trial, both sides presented their arguments, and the jury arrived at a split verdict. This means that not all of the jurors … Read more

Former Employee Awarded $31 Million in Damages After Fraud Allegations Against Dallas-Based Company

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DALLAS, TEXAS – A former employee of Sun Holdings, based in Dallas, was recently awarded a whopping $31 million in damages in a civil court trial. The ex-employee claimed that both the company and its owner had committed fraud against him. The jury initially granted Jerry Stockton $15.6 million in compensatory damages on February 13. Stockton had filed a lawsuit in 2019 against Sun Holdings and its CEO, Guillermo Perales, alleging that he was owed a share of the profits from over 100 Popeyes restaurants. The very next day, the jury awarded Stockton an additional … Read more