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Justice Served: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of $3 Million Jury Award, Chicago Police Failed in Duty to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, IL – The appellate court has upheld a $3 million jury award and ruled that the Chicago police should have taken additional measures to protect a domestic violence victim who was ultimately slain. The decision brings attention to the issue of police accountability and their role in preventing such tragic incidents. The case involves a woman named Mary Jones, who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite seeking help from the Chicago police multiple times and obtaining an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, she was tragically murdered by him. The lawsuit filed by … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Stamford in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit, Protecting Municipalities

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STAMFORD, Connecticut — A Stamford jury has reached a verdict in a slip-and-fall case, favoring the defendant, the city of Stamford, under a law that protects municipalities. The plaintiff, Daniel Young, suffered injuries after slipping and falling on ice outside an elementary school. His injuries were severe enough to require a back-fusion surgery, and his medical expenses exceeded $500,000, as documented in court records. Following the incident, Young filed a lawsuit against the city of Stamford. However, the jury’s decision ultimately favored the defendant, ruling in favor of the city under the municipal protection law. … Read more