Greenwood

Legal Battle Continues Over 2022 Greenwood Park Mall Shooting as Indiana Court of Appeals to Address Negligence Claims

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Indianapolis, Indiana — Next week, the Indiana Court of Appeals is set to review a pivotal case involving Simon Property Group and Allied Universal Security Services, stirring ongoing legal debates over their liability in a mass shooting event that took place at Greenwood Park Mall in 2022. Grounding the legal action are claims of negligence following an incident where three people were killed and several others, including Kaya Stewart, were severely injured. Stewart’s lawsuit alleges that both the mall owner, Simon Property Group, and the security provider, Allied Universal Security Services, failed to offer adequate … Read more

City of Greenwood Challenges Court Ruling: Fire Chief’s Appointment to Hospital Board Sparks Dispute

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GREENWOOD, Mississippi – A dispute between the city and county over an appointment to the local hospital board has sparked a legal battle. Recently, a chancery judge issued an injunction that prevented fire chief Marcus Banks from joining the board, leading the city of Greenwood to challenge the ruling. The conflict over the Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s leadership is likely to be taken up by an appeals court. During a specially called city council meeting, a motion was made to appeal Judge Perkins’ ruling on the appointment. The city council authorized the appeal in connection with … Read more