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City of Chesterfield Granted New Trial in Lawsuit Over Left Turns, Challenging $2 Million Damages Verdict

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CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The city of Chesterfield is set to have a new trial in a lawsuit involving left turns, following a previous jury verdict that ordered the city to pay $2 million in damages. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2017 by Energy Marketing 709, the company behind a gas station seeking redevelopment. The company alleges that the city has impeded their efforts to redevelop a property due to its zoning policies. Specifically, Chesterfield approved an ordinance in 2014 that prohibited left turns to access points from Chesterfield Airport Road. According to an attorney … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Granted One-Week Grace Period Before Testifying in Defamation Trial Involving Sexual Abuse Allegations

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has been granted a week-long delay to testify at a defamation trial in New York, where he may potentially face significant monetary damages. The trial follows allegations made by columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. The federal judge presiding over the case made the decision on Sunday, giving Trump until next week to provide his testimony. The trial centers around Carroll’s accusation that Trump defamed her by denying the assault and calling her a liar. Carroll’s lawsuit against Trump has … Read more

Lawsuit Against Florida School District’s Book Ban Granted Permission to Proceed by Federal Judge

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A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against a Florida Panhandle school district can move forward over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities from library shelves. The Pensacola-based judge ruled on Wednesday that the writers’ group PEN America, publisher Penguin Random House, banned authors, and parents have standing to pursue their claims under the First Amendment’s free speech protections. However, the judge denied a claim under the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. The federal lawsuit alleges that the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Corporations Granted $17.7 Million in Groundbreaking Egg Price-Fixing Lawsuit

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MADISON, Wis. – A jury in Madison, Wisconsin, has awarded a combined total of $17.7 million to corporations in a price-fixing lawsuit related to the egg industry. The verdict came after a trial that lasted for over a week. The lawsuit accused companies involved in the egg industry of conspiring to manipulate prices and reduce egg supplies. Specifically, it alleged that major egg producers colluded to limit production and drive up prices, leading to financial losses for businesses that purchased eggs from them. During the trial, evidence was presented showing internal emails and documents that … Read more