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Tesla Dodges Courtroom Showdown by Settling Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

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FREMONT, Calif. — Tesla has reached a settlement in a significant lawsuit related to a fatal crash involving one of its Model 3 vehicles before the case went to jury trial. The legal action was initiated by the family of a teenager who lost his life in a 2019 incident while the vehicle operated in autopilot mode. Details surrounding the settlement have not been disclosed, marking another strategic decision by the company, led by CEO Elon Musk, to sidestep a public jury trial regarding a deadly accident. Tesla has previously opted to settle multiple lawsuits … Read more

Omaha Convenience Store Owner Dodges Prison Time After Drug-Related Charges

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OMAHA, Neb. — The owner of a local convenience store has been placed on probation following a plea related to the sale of illegal drugs. Yaser Shohatee, who owns Goodies Convenience Store located near 90th and Maple, received a 24-month probation sentence after pleading no contest to attempted possession with intent to distribute earlier this year. The case came to light after a police investigation that led to a search warrant executed last year at Shohatee’s store. During the operation, officers discovered a variety of illegal substances, including THC products, fentanyl pills, and mushroom bars. … Read more

Apple Dodges $300 Million Legal Bullet as Appeals Court Overturns Patent Infringement Ruling Over Jury Errors

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Washington, D.C. — Apple has successfully challenged a $300 million patent infringement ruling, with a federal appeals court vacating both the infringement finding and damages awarded against the tech giant. This decision highlights the substantial consequences that can arise from procedural missteps in legal proceedings, particularly in high-stakes patent cases. In a 2020 ruling, a Texas jury concluded that Apple had violated several Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. These patents are crucial because they must be licensed on terms that are “fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory” (FRAND) to those wanting to adhere to the … Read more

Local Health Plan Executive Dodges Jury Duty Scam, Shares Crucial Tips to Prevent Fraud

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Melbourne, Fla. – A top executive at Health First Health Plans was nearly duped by a burgeoning scam targeting individuals with the threat of jail time for supposedly skipping jury duty. Fortunately, due to her vigilance and quick thinking, she avoided becoming a victim and is now using her experience to warn others about this deceptive scheme. The Health Plans leader, who asked not to be named, recounted how she received a call one afternoon from an individual claiming to be a Brevard County officer. The caller asserted that she had failed to appear for … Read more