Georgia

Georgia Court of Appeals Overturns $1.7 Billion Verdict Against Ford, Orders New Trial in Fatal Truck Rollover Case

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Atlanta, GA — A staggering $1.7 billion verdict against Ford Motor Co. has been overturned by the Georgia Court of Appeals, prompting a new trial in the tragic case involving a fatal rollover of a “Super Duty” truck that killed a Georgia couple. This decision nullifies what had been the largest jury award in the state’s history. The appellate judges found that a Gwinnett County judge had inappropriately sanctioned Ford during the initial trial, thereby crippling Ford’s ability to defend itself in a subsequent 2022 trial. This earlier trial had concluded with a jury blaming … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Orders Retrial in Ford Case, Overturns Record $1.7 Billion Verdict Over Vehicle Safety Dispute

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Atlanta, GA — The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned a record $1.7 billion jury verdict against automobile giant Ford, previously awarded in a wrongful death case involving a rollover accident that killed Melvin and Voncile Hill. The court has ordered a new trial, citing procedural errors and excessive sanctions which limited Ford’s defense during the initial proceedings. The decision, announced on November 1, was met with mixed reactions. Ford representatives welcomed the decision, expressing confidence in the integrity of their Super Duty trucks and indicating their readiness to contest the allegations in a forthcoming retrial. … Read more

Georgia School Shooting Case Moves Forward with New Judge as Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Four

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Winder, GA — A tragedy unfolded at Apalachee High School on September 4 when 14-year-old student Colt Gray allegedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved a high school student accused of multiple violent crimes. Colt Gray has been charged with 55 criminal counts, including felony murder, malice murder, aggravated battery, first-degree cruelty to children, and aggravated assault. At a recent court appearance, Gray entered a not guilty plea and opted to waive his arraignment, thereby requesting that … Read more

Georgia GOP and Trump Campaign Launch Legal Battle Against Late Ballot Counting in Democrat-Leaning Counties

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Atlanta, GA — Georgia Republicans, in tandem with former President Donald Trump’s campaign, have initiated legal challenges against what they describe as illicit ballot acceptance practices in several Democrat-leaning counties. These legal efforts focus on allegations that certain counties continued to collect ballots after the designated early voting period had ended. The lawsuit specifically targets seven counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton (which houses the state capital, Atlanta), Chatham, and Athens-Clarke. According to a statement from Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon, these counties are accused of improperly accepting ballots over the weekend following the … Read more