Heroic

Jury Awards $75 Million to Heroic Worker Who Lost Hands in Kroger Refrigerant Explosion

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — An Oakland County jury has awarded more than $75 million to a local man who lost most of his hands due to a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger store. This case marks what attorneys claim to be a record liability verdict in Michigan. Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, sustained life-altering injuries during a work-related incident at the store. While attempting to contain a leak from a defective refrigeration system, he was exposed to R22 refrigerant, a chemical prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency. As he defended customers from … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Charged in Heroic Teen’s Death During Port Charlotte Home Invasion

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Jury selection commenced on Monday for Ryan Cole, aged 27, who stands accused of the 2019 murder of 15-year-old Khyler Edman during a home invasion. The trial, delayed due to a series of hurricanes, a global pandemic, and judicial backlogs, finally moves forward nearly six years after the tragic event that shook the Port Charlotte community. If convicted, Cole could face the death penalty. The incident, which occurred in September 2019, involved Cole allegedly breaking into the Edman family residence on Starlite Lane. During the invasion, Khyler was fatally stabbed as … Read more

CNN Settles After Jury Verdict Finds Network Defamed Heroic Navy Veteran in Afghan Rescue Story

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Panama City, Florida — In a significant legal setback for CNN, a Florida jury recently ruled in favor of Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran who accused the network of defamation. Following a trial lasting under two weeks in Panama City, Young was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages after more than eight hours of jury deliberation. The case escalated tensions between media outlets and high-profile defamation challenges during a politically charged era. Young’s lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 broadcast on CNN, where he was depicted in connection with what was termed a “black market” … Read more

Valor in the Shadows: The Heroic Stand of Sgt. Brian Wood and the Unraveling of a Lawyer’s Deceit

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London, UK – In a dramatic turn of events, Phil Shiner, a once-celebrated human rights lawyer, will face sentencing next week after admitting to three counts of fraud tied to legal aid claims. This development marks a significant milestone in what has been a contentious and storied legal saga involving accusations against British military personnel, including Colour Sergeant Brian Wood, who was honored with the Military Cross for bravery during combat operations in Iraq. Shiner, who had previously won accolades from human rights organizations, was found to have solicited fraudulent claims against soldiers, allegedly offering … Read more