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Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more

"Baltimore Jury Shakes Gun Industry with Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory"

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BALTIMORE — A jury in Baltimore delivered a historic verdict of $62 million against Hanover Armory, marking the largest jury award against a gun retailer in U.S. history. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the six-member jury found the gun retailer liable for negligence, specifically due to its sales of ghost gun kits, which have been linked to increasing levels of violence in the city. The decision stemmed from a case brought by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, with representation from Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, Berger Montague, and Brady: United Against Gun Violence. … Read more

Justice Served in Hanover Park: Jury Convicts Man for 2021 Murder Amidst Emotional Testimonies and Investigative Breakthroughs

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Glendale Heights, IL — A DuPage County jury convicted 59-year-old Richard Goodwin of first-degree murder and aggravated battery in the 2021 killing of Marek Krywko, a Hanover Park resident. The verdict was reached after roughly sixteen hours of deliberation concluding a four-day trial. State’s Attorney Robert Berlin expressed relief and gratitude following the verdict, emphasizing the closure this might bring to the friends and family of Krywko. “This verdict is not just a legal outcome, but a crucial step toward justice for Marek Krywko’s loved ones,” Berlin stated. The incident, which led to Krywko’s death, … Read more

New Hanover County Schools Votes to Hire Additional Legal Counsel for Exceptional Children Caseload

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Wilmington, North Carolina – The New Hanover County Schools board has voted to hire additional legal counsel to handle exceptional children (EC) matters, following a split between the current representative, Vogel Law Firm, and two attorneys who previously handled the caseload. The decision was prompted by a motion from board member Josie Barnhart, who advocated for seeking different legal counsel for EC cases. Ultimately, the board voted in favor of this move, with some members who had previously opposed hiring Vogel Law Firm now supporting the decision. Barnhart initially suggested hiring the law firm of … Read more