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Las Vegas Jury Awards Widow $550 Million After Husband Killed by Intoxicated Driver on His Way to Church

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Las Vegas, NV – In a landmark verdict, a Nevada state court jury awarded $550 million to the widow of a man killed by a drunk driver en route to a local church. The substantial sum includes $50 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $500 million in punitive damages, signaling a significant judicial statement on reckless driving. The case centered around the tragic death of Marcial Escobia, who was struck while his vehicle was at an intersection. Kevin Raspperry, the offending driver, had been driving at more than double the speed limit and was … Read more

Lawsuit Claims School Bus Driver with Hidden Drug Conviction Caused Severe Injury Crash in Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A devastating collision in Louisville’s west end involving a school bus and a local woman’s vehicle has led to a lawsuit after it was found that the bus driver, who had a prior drug conviction, should not have been employed under district guidelines. Kim Petty, the victim, sustained severe injuries including a broken neck, shoulder, forearm, and pelvis when her car was struck by the school bus driven by Aaron Helton. According to the lawsuit filed in Jefferson Circuit Court earlier this month, there are allegations that Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) … Read more

Jury Awards Ex-UPS Driver Over $237 Million in Historic Racial Discrimination Case

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Yakima, Wash. — A former United Parcel Service (UPS) driver was awarded more than $237 million in damages by a Yakima jury, marking possibly the largest such award for a discrimination case in Washington state history. The verdict reflects both compensatory and punitive damages for the plaintiff, Tahvio Gratton, who alleged racial discrimination and a hostile work environment during his tenure with the company. The legal proceedings, held at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on Thursday, concluded with Gratton receiving $39.6 million for emotional distress and an additional $198 million … Read more

$160 Million Awarded to Injured Truck Driver in Landmark Safety Lawsuit

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CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. — In a landmark decision, a jury in Clarke County awarded a massive $160 million judgment to Leonard Street, a truck driver who was severely injured in a vehicular accident. The verdict, intended to serve both as compensation for the victim and as a punitive measure to enforce safer automotive standards, highlights ongoing safety concerns within the trucking industry. Street, employed as a truck driver, was navigating his semi-truck loaded with wood on Highway 84 near Grove Hill when his life changed dramatically. A pickup truck unexpectedly pulled out in front of … Read more