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Franklin County Jury Awards Family $27 Million After Security Assault Leads to Tragic Death

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A Franklin County jury has ruled in favor of the family of Gregory Coleman Jr., awarding them $27 million following his death after an altercation outside a Short North bar in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman, 37, died on September 18, 2022, after being in a coma for two weeks due to injuries sustained in the incident. Ed Hastie, the family’s legal representative, expressed the significance of the verdict, stating it reflects a pursuit of justice. The Coleman family initiated a lawsuit in 2023, targeting the ownership group of the Julep bar, known as I Love High … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million to Family of Gregory Coleman Jr. After Fatal Assault by Security Guards

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has ordered a $27 million verdict in a heartbreaking case tied to the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father deeply involved in his community. Coleman passed away after being attacked by security personnel outside the now-closed Julep Bar in the Short North, an incident that gained significant attention after being recorded and shared widely online. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, held accountable both the bar’s owners and the two security guards involved in the incident, Dwayne Cummings and Chrystian Foster. In 2024, both were found guilty … Read more

Family of Fire Victim Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Assisted Living Facility Following Tragic Blaze

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FALL RIVER, Mass. — Following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 10 individuals at the Gabriel House assisted living facility last month, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the facility and its owners. Court records reveal that James Duddy initiated the legal action on behalf of his mother, Margaret, who perished in the July 13 blaze. This lawsuit marks at least the fourth legal challenge stemming from the incident, but it stands out as the first to assert a wrongful death claim. In the complaint filed at Bristol Superior Court, Duddy … Read more

Tragic Loss Sparks Legal Action: Family of Toledo Jeep Worker Files Suit Against Stellantis Following Fatal Incident

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Toledo, Ohio — The family of a man who died in a workplace accident at the Toledo Jeep plant has announced legal action against the automotive manufacturer Stellantis. Antonio Gaston, an employee at the facility, was fatally injured, prompting his family to seek justice through a lawsuit. At a news conference held earlier today, family members expressed their grief and frustration over the circumstances that led to Gaston’s death. They emphasized the emotional toll the incident has taken on their family and called for accountability from the company. Gaston’s family believes that neglect led to … Read more