Excessive

Jury Awards $3.25 Million to Family of Cordale Handy, Rules St. Paul Officer Used Excessive Force in 2017 Shooting

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St. Paul, MN — A federal jury in St. Paul has awarded $3.25 million to the family of Cordale Handy, who was fatally shot by local police in 2017. The decision, reached after a summer 2023 trial, concluded that one of the two officers involved used excessive force in the incident that ended Handy’s life at the age of 29. The lawsuit, initiated by Handy’s mother, Kimberly Handy-Jones, contested the actions of the officers and sought justice for her son’s death. After the initial trial, the city faced a punitive damages charge of $1.5 million … Read more

Tragic Revelation: Judge’s Fatal Crash Linked to Excessive Alcohol, Says Medical Examiner

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Houston, TX – New details have emerged concerning the tragic incident that resulted in the death of Judge Frank Aguilar following a vehicle crash in Houston last year. Aguilar, 66, lost his life in a severe accident shortly after leaving a Texans game. The event unfolded when Aguilar was traveling north on the Highway 288 service road. Around 4:35 p.m., he lost control of his white Jeep Rubicon and collided with a wooden utility pole. At the time of the accident, a 57-year-old woman was in the passenger seat. Investigations revealed that at the time … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Spotlights Repeat Allegations of Excessive Force by Palm Bay Police Officers

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PALM BAY, Fla. — A serious accusation of excessive police force has led to a federal lawsuit stemming from a 2021 incident in Palm Bay, where a police stop resulting in a man’s hospitalization has come under scrutiny. This case, which involves allegations of false arrest and undue aggression, spotlights ongoing concerns regarding law enforcement conduct within the Palm Bay Police Department. Scott MacIntyre became the subject of police attention while riding a segway in December 2022, which officers claimed was insufficiently lighted. According to MacIntyre’s lawyer, Daniel Faherty, the ensuing events escalated unnecessarily when … Read more

ADP 401(k) Participants Lose Jury Trial Bid in Class Action Over Excessive Fees

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Newark, NJ — A group of over 50,000 participants in the Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) 401(k) retirement plan recently faced a setback in their class-action lawsuit against the human resources management software company. The plaintiffs had hoped to challenge what they deemed to be undue and excessive management fees levied on their retirement investments via a jury trial. However, their request was denied on grounds that their case seeks what is legally categorized as an “equitable remedy.” The decision was handed down by Magistrate Judge José R. Almonte of the U.S. District Court for … Read more