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Steubenville Court Denies Bond Reduction for Mother Accused of Infant Abuse, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Steubenville, Ohio — A Steubenville woman, 20, accused of physically assaulting her one-month-old child, will remain in Jefferson County jail after a municipal judge ruled against reducing her bond on Tuesday. The case has been sent to the Jefferson County grand jury following a determination of probable cause by Municipal Judge John Mascio Jr. Shayla Oxley, who was arrested on Jan. 24, faces charges of child endangerment, with law enforcement officials detailing a troubling episode involving the young child suffering from severe injuries. Despite arguments from Oxley’s attorney, Bruce Clark, to lower the $100,000 bond … Read more

Rain or River? Georgia Solar Plant’s $13 Million Insurance Dispute Heads to Trial

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MACON, Ga. — In the tranquil fields of Twiggs County, a legal storm brews as First Solar Electric faces off against Zurich American Insurance over the interpretation of a policy that could affect a $13 million claim. The solar company’s sprawling 2,000-acre farm project fell victim to several severe rainstorms between 2019 and 2020, leading to considerable destruction that the company believed was covered under their insurance plan. First Solar asserts that the damage, which includes the deterioration of onsite roads and prior construction, was the result of “torrential” rain. They approached Zurich in 2020 … Read more

Boise State and Big City Coffee Clash Deepens, Legal Feud Heads to Idaho Supreme Court Amid Soaring Costs

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Boise, Idaho – The legal battle between Boise State University and Big City Coffee continues unabated, with taxpayers footing a burgeoning bill surpassing $1.5 million. After a jury awarded Big City Coffee owner Sarah Jo Fendley $4 million in damages for First Amendment violations, both parties returned to court, signaling lengthy appeals and further financial implications. In the recent court developments, Ada County District Judge Cynthia Yee-Wallace turned down Boise State’s requests for a new trial and to overturn the jury’s verdict. However, she did adjust the compensation amounts, notably lowering the awarded figure for … Read more

San Jose Doctor Sues Over Excessively Spicy Thai Appetizer, Case Heads to Jury Trial

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San Jose, Calif. – In a spicy twist, a lawsuit brought forth by a San Jose physician arguing she suffered internal burns from an extra spicy appetizer named Dragon Balls at a Thai restaurant in Los Gatos is gearing up for a jury trial next year. The legal challenge highlights the unusual and severe physical reaction the doctor claims to have endured after dining at the restaurant. The incident that spurred the lawsuit occurred when the doctor, whose specialty is pediatric care, visited the Thai restaurant with expectations of enjoying a regular meal. According to … Read more