Excessive

Federal Jury Clears Marlboro County Sheriff of Excessive Force Accusations in Inmate Incident

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Columbia, SC — A federal jury in South Carolina has cleared a Marlboro County sheriff of allegations of excessive force related to an incident involving an inmate. The decision follows a lawsuit where the plaintiff claimed that Sheriff Charles Lemon used undue force during the incident, which occurred inside the county jail. The case stemmed from a 2018 confrontation where the plaintiff, who was an inmate at the time, alleged that Sheriff Lemon physically assaulted him. Lawyers for the plaintiff argued that the sheriff’s actions were unwarranted and that they violated constitutional rights against cruel … Read more

Appeals Court Rejects ‘Excessive’ $5 Million Payout in Housing Nonprofit Dispute

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New York – A federal appeals court has overturned a $5 million award originally granted to a housing nonprofit, deeming the sum excessive. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the lower court made errors in awarding the large punitive damages for alleged housing discrimination. The case originated when a housing nonprofit accused a real estate company of racial discrimination, alleging that they deliberately avoided renting apartments to African American tenants. The lawsuit led to a 2019 trial in which the nonprofit was awarded $5 million as punitive damages by a New York district … Read more

Family Seeks Justice in Terrell Miller Case, Files Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Police Excessive Force

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Los Angeles, California — A major lawsuit has been filed under Section 1983 of the United States Code by the family of Terrell Miller, who died following what has been alleged as a use of excessive force by law enforcement officers. The suit claims that Miller’s civil rights were violated during an incident that occurred last year, sparking concerns and debates over police practices in the region. The federal lawsuit is a response to the events of that fatal night when Miller, a Black man, encountered officers during a traffic stop. Eyewitness accounts and body … Read more

NFL Criticizes Excessive Jury Verdict in Recent Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Proceedings

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Washington, D.C. — The NFL has sharply criticized a substantial jury award in a recent legal battle over its Sunday Ticket package, labeling the outcome as irrational and vowed to challenge the decision. This dispute revolves around allegations that the league’s exclusive distribution of live game broadcasts through DirecTV restricts consumer options and inflates prices unfairly. In defense, the NFL argues that the Sunday Ticket service, which enables viewers outside their local markets to watch any game, is a unique product that offers value to fans nationwide. The league contends that without such a package, … Read more