Tragic Accident in Hawley: Jury Exonerates Driver, Attributes Crash to Sudden Brake Failure

HAWLEY, Minn. — A Clay County coroner’s jury ruled that no criminal negligence was involved in a tragic car-truck collision that resulted in the deaths of three teenagers from Fargo on June 14. The verdict was reached after the jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes following the testimonies of nine witnesses, including Douglas Hansen, the 16-year-old driver of the car. Witness accounts revealed that a series of cars braked suddenly, leading to the fatal incident on U.S. Highway 10, about five miles east of Hawley. The crash claimed the lives of Sharon Green, 15; Wallace … Read more

Accident Declared: Jury Exonerates Driver in Fatal Truck Incident at Bradford Waste Site

BRADFORD, England — A jury concluded that the death of a man struck by a reversing truck at a waste management facility was an accident. James Tabiri, 57, died on August 10, 2023, at the Biffa site located on Peace Street, according to testimony presented at the city’s coroner’s court. The inquest, which lasted three days and wrapped up on July 9, determined that Mr. Tabiri’s death was unintentional. During the proceedings, jurors learned that he had been wearing earbuds and was focused on a clocking card in his hand at the time of the … Read more

Jury Exonerates Driver in High-Stakes Intersection Collision Case

Kirkwood, Missouri — A jury has ruled in favor of the defense in a high-stakes trial concerning a motor vehicle collision that occurred at a busy intersection. The case garnered significant attention and prompted scrutiny over liability and safety protocols at such critical junctures. During the proceedings, the jury deliberated over evidence and testimonies presented by both sides. The collision involved two vehicles, leading to injuries and considerable property damage. The plaintiffs claimed that the defendant failed to yield at a stop sign, initiating the chain of events that culminated in the crash. Key witnesses … Read more

Dallas Jury Exonerates Omni Hotels in High-Profile Gender Pay Discrimination Case

DALLAS – A federal jury in Dallas has exonerated Omni Hotels Management Corporation from claims of gender-based pay discrimination, concluding a legal saga that has spanned several years and involved a prior trial and an appellate reversal. Former Omni employee Sarah Lindsley, who held a position as a food and beverage director at the company’s Corpus Christi location starting in 2015, filed the lawsuit alleging she was paid less than male directors who preceded her. Her initial compensation was set at $57,000, which she argued was unjust compared to her male counterparts. The jury, however, … Read more