Delays

Grieving Families Demand Swift Justice as Boat Crash Trial Faces Delays

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – Relatives of a couple who tragically lost their lives in a boat crash are expressing their frustration with a judge’s decision to delay the imprisonment of the boater responsible. The incident, which occurred in Miami, Florida, has left the grieving family seeking justice and answers. The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, were killed when their boat collided with another vessel on the water. The boater operating the second vessel has been found to be at fault in the crash. According to witnesses, the collision was a devastating and horrifying sight. … Read more

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Accused of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Resulting in Delays for Wildfire Victims

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Sacramento, California – A lawsuit filed at Sacramento County Superior Court accuses a deputy director for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) of sexual harassment and claims that retaliation resulted in a delay in state support for wildfire victims. The plaintiff in the case, identified as Kendra Bowyer, alleges that she experienced a year of inappropriate comments and advances from deputy director Ryan Buras, including non-consensual touching and trying to enter her bed while she was sleeping. The lawsuit also accuses Cal OES of failing to respond to previous reports of harassment … Read more

Delays in Paragard Bellwether Trial Plot the Course for Multidistrict Litigation

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Paragard multidistrict litigation (MDL) is facing further delays as the first bellwether trial has been pushed back once again. The trial, which aims to assess how juries will react to evidence and testimony in thousands of Paragard lawsuits, was originally scheduled for March 4, 2024. However, an amended scheduling order issued by U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May has now set the new trial date for October 28, 2024. Judge May has implemented a bellwether program as part of the pretrial proceedings, where a select number of representative cases are prepared … Read more

University of Illinois Star Player’s Basketball Future in Jeopardy as Federal Judge Delays Ruling on Suspension

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CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. will be taking an indefinite break from the sport as a federal judge has postponed the decision on his request for a temporary restraining order and immediate reinstatement. Shannon Jr.’s legal team recently presented their case to U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, who has taken the matter “under advisement” and will reach a verdict at a later date. This means that Shannon Jr. will remain suspended from the team for the time being. The suspension of Shannon Jr. stems from his arrest and subsequent charges … Read more