Falling

Jury Delivers $2 Million Verdict in High-Stakes T-Mobile Trial, Falling Short of $245 Million Claim

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A jury awarded $2 million to a California man after he accused T-Mobile of failing to honor a contract for services that he believed were worth $245 million. The decision came after a trial in Los Angeles, which centered around claims of breach of contract and unfair business practices. The case involved a dispute between T-Mobile and the plaintiff, who argued that the telecommunications giant did not deliver on the terms outlined in their agreement. The jury’s verdict came after deliberations that highlighted the complexity of the issues surrounding corporate contracts and service expectations in … Read more

Oregonians Secure $28 Million in Wildfire Lawsuit Against PacifiCorp, Falling Short of Expectations

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Oregon – A jury has awarded nearly $28 million in noneconomic damages to a group of Oregonians following a trial against utility provider PacifiCorp tied to wildfire damages. The payout, amounting to $27.97 million, was significantly lower than the $100 million sought by the ten plaintiffs, which included a photographer and a charter boat operator. The case focused on allegations that PacifiCorp’s negligence contributed to devastating wildfires that affected numerous communities in Oregon. During the trial, plaintiffs detailed the extensive emotional and psychological toll the wildfires inflicted on their lives and livelihoods, emphasizing the personal … Read more

Mascha Schilinski’s ‘Sound of Falling’ Captivates Cannes, Earning Jury Prize for Its Powerful Female Perspective

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CANNES, France — Mascha Schilinski, a 41-year-old director and screenwriter, experienced a surreal moment when her film “Sound of Falling” was awarded the Jury Prize at the Cannes International Film Festival. The filmmaker expressed her joy, stating that having her work featured in the festival’s main competition was a dream come true. This year, Germany was represented by notable filmmakers, including Fatih Akin, whose historical film “Amrum” was screened out of competition, and Christian Petzold with “Mirrors No. 3,” showcased at the Directors’ Fortnight. However, Schilinski stood out as the only German director with a … Read more

$24 Million Jury Verdict for Family of Woman Killed by Falling Tree Limb in Davis Park

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DAVIS, Calif. — A tragic incident in a local park led to a substantial jury verdict, as a Yolo County jury awarded $24 million to the family of a Davis woman who was fatally injured by a falling tree limb. The incident occurred in February 2021 when Jennifer Comey was playing with her young daughter in Slide Hill Park. According to reports, Comey was in the sandbox with her three-year-old daughter when a limb from an overhead tree suddenly fell, striking her. She was critically injured in the incident and later succumbed to her injuries … Read more