Grants

Jury Grants Over $1.5 Million to E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with TriMet Bus

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Portland, Oregon – A federal jury awarded over $1.5 million in damages to a man who was struck by a TriMet bus while riding his electric bike, highlighting concerns about road safety and public transportation policies. The plaintiff, Robert Smith, aged 34, was commuting home on his e-bike when he was hit by a TriMet bus at a downtown Portland intersection in August 2019. As a result of the accident, Smith suffered serious injuries, leading to multiple surgeries and a prolonged period of physical therapy. After deliberating for two days, the jury determined that the … Read more

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Insurers Enhanced Voice in Bankruptcy Proceedings

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Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of insurance companies asserting their rights to voice concerns during bankruptcy proceedings, marking a significant decision that could influence the handling of future bankruptcy cases across the industry. The court’s decision stems from a case where insurers sought to intervene in a bankruptcy process, claiming that their ability to recover financial claims could be adversely affected by the outcomes of the proceedings. This ruling, agreed upon by a majority of justices, underscores the court’s recognition of the potentially substantial stakes insurers hold in bankruptcy cases … Read more

Judge Rules Against Trump in Copyright Infringement Case Over Unauthorized Use of Eddy Grant’s ‘Electric Avenue’

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NEW YORK — In a recent legal decision, former President Donald Trump was found to have violated copyrights by using the song “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant in a 2020 campaign video without the artist’s permission. The ruling, delivered by Federal Judge John G. Koeltl, dismissed Trump’s claim that his use of the song fell under the fair use provisions, marking a significant setback for Trump amid ongoing copyright disputes with various artists. Eddy Grant initiated legal action against Trump after the latter utilized the 1982 hit to underscore a social media campaign video that … Read more

Chicago Jury Grants $50 Million to Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for a Decade in Historic Verdict

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Chicago: A landmark jury decision awarded $50 million to Marcel Brown, a man who spent a decade behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, marking a historic victory in the fight against wrongful convictions. The record-setting sum was decided by a federal court on Monday after a gripping two-week trial. At 34, Brown has had significant portions of his life overshadowed by a conviction in 2008 for the murder of a 19-year-old man. Initially sentenced to 35 years, he was released in 2018 when new evidence demonstrated his confession had been coerced by intense … Read more