Tim Ellrich’s Debut Feature ‘In My Parents’ House’ Wins Special Jury Award at Rotterdam Film Festival, Explores Family and Schizophrenia

Rotterdam, Netherlands – In a poignant exploration of schizophrenia and family dynamics, writer-director Tim Ellrich debuts his narrative feature “Im Haus Meiner Eltern” (“In My Parents’ House”) at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Drawing from personal family experiences and filmed in his childhood home, Ellrich’s film is a stark portrayal of the often-unseen struggles within a caregiving family. Shot in black and white to enhance the film’s intense and claustrophobic atmosphere, “In My Parents’ House” was awarded the Tiger Special Jury Award at the recently concluded IFFR. The film delves into the life of … Read more

San Antonio Jury Awards Over $100 Million to Family Injured in House Explosion, Holds CPS Energy Accountable

San Antonio, Texas — A Bexar County court ruled on Thursday that CPS Energy is responsible for a devastating house explosion in May 2021, awarding a substantial $109.5 million to the victims, Robert Rymers and his mother Virginia. The judgment underlines the demands for greater accountability and safety standards within utility operations. The explosion, which took place on Walters Street, resulted in severe burns covering nearly 65% of Robert Rymers’ body and significant injuries to his elderly mother. Nearly four years after the incident, the family’s quest for justice culminated in the court’s decision, highlighting … Read more

$8.5 Million Settlement for Family of Man Fatally Struck by Drug-Impaired Dump Truck Operator at St. Paul Construction Site

St. Paul, Minn. — In a tragic incident in downtown St. Paul, a construction worker lost his life after being struck by a dump truck, leading to significant legal and financial repercussions for the company involved. The victim, 61-year-old Pete M. Davis of Stillwater, who had recently retired from a long career in public utility service to work in the private sector, died on the scene on September 28, 2022, under circumstances that have drawn intense scrutiny and resulted in an $8.5 million settlement. Davis was fatally injured at a construction site operated by SGP … Read more

Judge Clears Tarrant County in Lawsuit Over Marine Veteran’s Jail Death, Family Continues Fight Against Jailers

FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal judge has dismissed Tarrant County and six other defendants from a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Anthony Johnson Jr., a Marine veteran who died in April at the county jail. The case, however, will proceed against nine jail employees directly involved in the incident. Johnson’s death, ruled a homicide by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, occurred following a contraband search in his cell. The medical examiner cited mechanical and chemical asphyxiation as the causes of death, stemming from an altercation that was partially captured on video … Read more