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$9.15 Million Verdict: Jury Rules in Favor of Ex-Power Integrations Executive Facing Workplace Harassment

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Peter Rogerson, a former senior director of worldwide marketing communications at Power Integrations, Inc., has secured a $9.15 million judgment against his former employer for harassment and discrimination, as determined by a Santa Clara County jury. The law firm Gomerman, Bourn, and Associates (GBA), which represented Rogerson, reported that a substantial portion of the verdict, amounting to $6 million, consisted of punitive damages aimed at holding the company accountable for its actions. Rogerson, 63, spent a decade at Power Integrations, where he was well-regarded by colleagues and praised by the company’s … Read more

Cook County Jury Rules in Favor of Elissa Wall, Connecting Jeffs Family Finances to Church Abuse Accountability

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A jury in Cook County, Illinois, delivered a significant verdict on June 27, siding with Elissa Wall in her case against Seth and Warren Jeffs. This ruling paves the way for Wall to collect funds from a property sale by Seth Jeffs, with the $130,000 earned now eligible to help pay off a court-mandated debt Wall is owed. Warren Jeffs, currently serving a life sentence in Texas for sexually assaulting a minor, is the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS). In 2017, a Utah court mandated that he pay … Read more

Illinois Jury Rules in Favor of Sonrai Systems, Awarding $28.9 Million Over Executive Poaching Incident

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CHICAGO – A jury in Illinois has ruled in favor of Sonrai Systems LLC, a fleet management technology firm, awarding the company over $28.9 million due to unfair practices. The case stemmed from allegations that a garbage truck manufacturer collaborated with Sonrai to solicit one of its executives. The jury’s decision highlights ongoing issues in the competitive landscape of the management technology sector. Sonrai claimed that its intellectual property and business strategies were at risk when the executive was recruited by the manufacturer, leading to significant financial losses. This verdict underscores the importance of integrity … Read more

Judge Rules in Favor of SA Water Polo, Dismissing Swimming SA’s Cease-and-Desist Lawsuit

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A judge has ruled against Swimming South Africa (Swimming SA) in its lawsuit seeking to dissolve South Africa Water Polo (SA Water Polo), a relatively new organization formed to enhance the governance of water polo in the country. The dismissal came after Judge Judith Cloete stated that Swimming SA did not meet the legal requirements needed for a final interdictory relief. Established in March, SA Water Polo aims to revitalize the sport, asserting its existence without intending to replace Swimming SA. During the proceedings, Judge Cloete clarified that South African … Read more