Equipment

Wabash National Faces $462 Million Verdict in Landmark Trailer Equipment Lawsuit

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Lafayette, Ind. — In a remarkable legal decision, Wabash National Corporation, a renowned manufacturer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, has been ordered to pay a staggering $462 million in damages. This verdict comes as the conclusion to a contentious lawsuit over allegations of patent infringement related to trailer equipment technology. The lawsuit centered on accusations from Wabash National’s competitor, Vanguard National Trailer Corp., which claimed that Wabash had unlawfully copied its patented trailer technology. Vanguard, which prides itself on technological innovations in trailer manufacturing, argued that Wabash’s infringement was both willful and extensive. The … Read more

Concordia Parish Officials Pledge Improved Support Amid Sewer Equipment Shortages

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VIDALIA, La.—At a recent Concordia Parish Police Jury meeting, members vowed to enhance communication and support among local governance entities after addressing urgent concerns regarding insufficient equipment for essential sewer maintenance. The gathering, which took place on Monday, brought to light troubling deficiencies that have resulted in dangerous sinkholes in various parts of the parish, prompting urgent discussions about resource allocation and infrastructure management. Cornell Lewis, a juror who previously served on the Concordia Sewer District Board, highlighted several areas of concern, including emerging sinkholes at Terry Circle Drive, Concordia Park, and Leroy Williams Road. … Read more

Latvian Broker Arrested for Violating US Export Laws in Connection to Russian Aerospace Equipment Sales: Justice Department Indicts Third Individual in Johnson County Conspiracy

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JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. – A Latvian broker has been arrested for violating U.S. export laws in connection with a Johnson County company. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a citizen of the Republic of Latvia is charged with crimes related to a year-long conspiracy to sell avionics equipment to Russian companies, in violation of U.S. export laws. This arrest is the result of a grand jury’s superseding indictment, which also implicates a Johnson County company and two U.S. nationals. The superseding indictment states that Oleg Chistyakov, also known as Olegs Čitsjakovs, conspired with U.S. … Read more

Woman’s Routine Surgery Turns into Nightmare After Broken Equipment Causes Life-Threatening Complications

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Miami, FL – A routine surgery turned into a nightmare for Maria Rodriguez and her family, leaving her permanently disabled and fighting for her life. Rodriguez underwent a procedure to remove her fallopian tubes at Jackson Memorial Hospital in November 2022, with the intention of preventing future pregnancies. However, the surgery took a disastrous turn due to defective equipment, leaving Rodriguez hospitalized for months and facing lifelong consequences. According to Rodriguez, she was assured that the outpatient procedure would take only 30 minutes and come with minimal risks. Instead, she faced a ten-hour ordeal as … Read more