Duty

"The Jury’s Out: Why Embracing Your Civic Duty Might Just Lead to a Family Reunion in the Courtroom!"

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Topeka, Kansas — Jury duty often sparks a range of reactions among eligible citizens, with many wondering how to avoid the obligation. In Kansas, jurors are randomly selected from a list provided by the DMV, leaving little room for personal influence over the selection process. Rather than finding ways to escape this civic duty, residents are encouraged to embrace it as a vital component of democracy. Understanding the jury process is essential, as it plays a fundamental role in ensuring that justice is administered fairly. Ordinary citizens, rather than just legal professionals, participate in determining … Read more

Ford Motor Co. Settles $2.5 Billion Lawsuit Following Tragic Super Duty Truck Fatalities in Georgia

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Metro Atlanta—Ford Motor Co. has recently settled two significant lawsuits in Georgia that resulted in landmark jury verdicts of $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively. These cases stemmed from tragic incidents involving the deaths of two couples, Herman and Debra Mills, and Voncile and Melvin Hill, which centered around allegations of inadequate roof strength in the company’s Super Duty trucks. The legal disputes date back over a decade, during which the plaintiffs sought justice for the fatalities that occurred during rollover accidents. The Mills, who died in a crash in August 2022, prompted a jury … Read more

Mecklenburg County Residents Warned: Nefarious Jury Duty Scams on the Rise

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning residents of Mecklenburg County about a recent surge in jury duty scams. Individuals have been receiving deceptive calls from impersonators claiming to be deputies associated with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers allege that the recipient has failed to respond to a jury duty summons and threaten arrest unless a fine is paid immediately. Jackson emphasized the psychological manipulation inherent in such scams, noting that “the fear of arrest can prompt people to act without thinking.” He urged residents to remain vigilant and to inform … Read more

Beware: New Jury Duty and PayPal Scams Target Wisconsinites in September

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MILWAUKEE — A troubling new scheme has emerged in Wisconsin, preying on residents by claiming they have missed mandatory jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officials to lure victims into making payments for fines that do not exist. This latest iteration builds on a longstanding fraud tactic. Victims receive messages through text or phone calls, telling them they need to resolve an alleged jury duty infraction. According to Michelle Reinen, administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, victims are directed to counterfeit websites, where they are tricked into providing sensitive financial information. … Read more