Illinois Hits Record-Breaking Verdict in Nursing Home Negligence Case, While Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial for Fatal Bus Crash

Chicago, Illinois – The largest nursing home negligence verdict in the history of Illinois and the ordering of a new trial by the Ninth Circuit in a case involving a fatal tour bus crash have dominated the recent Tort Report by Law360. The report compiles significant developments in personal injury law. In a groundbreaking ruling, a jury in Illinois awarded a record-breaking verdict in a nursing home negligence case. This verdict serves as a crucial milestone in holding nursing homes accountable for the care and safety of their residents. While details of the case have … Read more

Federal Jury Delivers Verdict in 2020 Fatal Shooting of Chicago Rapper FBG Duck

Chicago – A federal jury has reached a verdict in the case involving the 2020 fatal shooting of rapper FBG Duck. The six individuals charged with murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering are Charles Liggins, Kenneth Roberson, Tacarlos Offerd, Christopher Thomas, Marcus Smart, and Ralph Turpin. According to prosecutors, FBG Duck, whose real name is Carlton Weekly, was shot dead in August 2020 near the Magnificent Mile. Two others were also injured in the shooting. The prosecution alleges that Weekly was a member of the STL/EBT, or … Read more

Disturbing Bodycam Footage Reveals Fatal Police Shooting in Fresno, Sparking Family’s Lawsuit

FRESNO, Calif. – A critical incident video involving the shooting of 33-year-old Max Sosa Jr. by a Fresno police officer was released on Friday, shedding light on the events that unfolded on November 4, 2023, in northwest Fresno. The video, released by the Fresno Police, begins with the 911 call made by Sosa’s estranged wife, who reported that he was threatening to kill himself. The footage reveals that officers arrived at the scene in response to the call around 3 a.m. and attempted to make contact with Sosa, who was seen driving his white Tesla … Read more

Teenagers Charged as Adults in Fatal Shooting of River Rouge Man Set to Face Jury Trial

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. — Two teenagers from Downriver, Michigan, are set to go to trial for the shooting death of a 21-year-old man. Dshaun Miller, 15, and Marcell Carter, 17, are facing charges as adults in the 2022 homicide case. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Kym Worthy, brought the charges against the two teenagers. Carter has been charged with felony murder, while Miller faces charges of felony murder and felony firearms. The trial for both defendants is scheduled for March 11. The charges stem from the death of Jonai Harrison, who went missing … Read more