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Significant $27 Million Verdict Granted to Estate of Man Fatally Injured Outside Short North Bar

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A jury has awarded $27 million to the estate of a man who was fatally shot outside a bar in the Short North neighborhood. The case stemmed from an incident in 2021 when the victim, 36-year-old John Doe, lost his life, leading his family to seek justice. The tragic shooting occurred in the early hours after a night out, prompting an outcry within the community over violence in the area. The jury found significant liability on the part of the bar and its owners, leading to the substantial monetary award. This decision … Read more

Family of Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Española Officer Files Lawsuit, Seeking Justice and Accountability

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Española, New Mexico – The estate of a pedestrian who died after being struck by a police officer in Española has filed a lawsuit against the officer and the city. The legal action follows an incident that took place in December, wherein the pedestrian was allegedly hit while crossing a street. According to the lawsuit, the officer was responding to a call when the vehicle he was driving struck the individual. The complaint argues that the officer acted recklessly and without regard for public safety. As a result, the estate is seeking damages for what … Read more

Jury Weighs Verdict in Shocking Raleigh Murder Case: Son Accused of Fatally Beating Mother Amid Substance Abuse Claims

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Jury deliberations are set to continue Friday in the murder trial of Christopher McCullough, a 31-year-old man accused of fatally assaulting his mother. The trial has drawn attention due to the nature of the charges and the circumstances surrounding the incident. On Thursday morning, both the prosecution and defense delivered closing arguments before jurors began deliberating in the afternoon. McCullough faces serious charges following an incident that occurred at his parents’ residence on August 6, 2023. During the altercation, both his mother, Mary, 75, and his father sustained injuries and required hospitalization. … Read more

Family of Man Fatally Shot by Kern County Deputy Wins $30.5 Million in Court Settlement

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Bakersfield, CA — A California jury has awarded $30.5 million to the family of a man who died after being shot by a Kern County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop nearly eight years ago. This substantial monetary award reflects both compensatory and punitive damages directed at the involved deputy and was unanimously decided by the jury. The case involved Nancy Garza, the mother of the deceased, who filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office alleging unreasonable use of deadly force that led to her son’s death in November of 2015. The lawsuit pointed to … Read more