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Nissan Denied Indemnification by Court After Brake System Linked to Fatal Crash

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Cincinnati, Ohio – Nissan North America Inc. has been denied indemnification from its brake parts supplier, Continental Automotive Systems Inc., after a jury awarded millions of dollars in a case where the faulty braking system of a Nissan Infiniti caused a fatal crash. The Sixth Circuit ruled that Nissan is not entitled to seek compensation from Continental. According to the contract between Nissan and Continental, the parts supplier can only be held liable for Nissan’s costs if its parts were defective and caused personal injury. The appeals court determined that Nissan’s indemnification claim failed because … Read more

Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Denied New Trial Despite Allegations of Jury Tampering by Clerk of Court

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a prehearing, Judge Jean Toal made it clear that she would base her decision on allegations of jury tampering in the case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh on a federal ruling. The defense had to prove interference with the jury and its influence on their verdict. However, it was unlikely that Toal would grant a new trial for Murdaugh based on these allegations. At a hearing in the Richland County courthouse, Toal reiterated her intention to follow the precedent set in a federal ruling. She would ask the 12 jurors a … Read more

Lizzo Denied Dismissal in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit; Case Moves Forward

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Los Angeles, California – Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has been denied her request to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against her by several of her former background dancers. The ruling, made by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, states that the case will proceed. The lawsuit, filed on August 1, 2023, alleges abuse, harassment, discrimination, and workplace violations by Lizzo and her company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc. The plaintiffs, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, claim that they faced multiple forms of mistreatment while working for the musician. Attorney Ron Zambrano, representing … Read more

Former South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh Denied New Murder Trial, Judge Rules

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Columbia, South Carolina – Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina attorney who was convicted last year of killing his wife and son, will not be granted a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. Murdaugh’s attorneys had requested a new trial, alleging that the court clerk tampered with the jury, but the judge, Jean Toal, stated that while the clerk made improper comments to the jury, they did not influence the verdict. The judge also expressed doubts about the credibility of the court clerk, Rebecca “Becky” Hill, suggesting that she may have been influenced by … Read more