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Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more

“Family Champions Fentanyl Awareness Following Historic Conviction in Son’s Death”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iChgE1-IMoM[/embed]

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PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A landmark conviction has been established in Placer County as Carson Schewe, 22, was sentenced in the county’s first fentanyl-related murder trial by jury. Schewe was found guilty on Tuesday of second-degree murder following the sale of a fentanyl-laced Percocet pill that led to the December 2021 death of Kade Webb. The verdict came after a tense period of deliberation, extending over three days and spanning two separate trials; the first was declared a mistrial after complications arose from an independent lab report. This pioneering case marks a bold stance in … Read more

Jury Awards Ex-UPS Driver Over $237 Million in Historic Racial Discrimination Case

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Yakima, Wash. — A former United Parcel Service (UPS) driver was awarded more than $237 million in damages by a Yakima jury, marking possibly the largest such award for a discrimination case in Washington state history. The verdict reflects both compensatory and punitive damages for the plaintiff, Tahvio Gratton, who alleged racial discrimination and a hostile work environment during his tenure with the company. The legal proceedings, held at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington on Thursday, concluded with Gratton receiving $39.6 million for emotional distress and an additional $198 million … Read more

Illinois Man Wrongfully Incarcerated for Murder Receives $50 Million in Historic Jury Verdict

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East St. Louis, Illinois – A staggering $50 million has been awarded to an Illinois man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years for a murder he did not commit. This substantial sum reflects not only his years lost behind bars but also his enduring resilience and battle for justice. The jury’s decision came after a week-long trial, concluding a deeply challenging chapter in the life of Serrano Walker, whose conviction for the 1994 slaying of a drug dealer in East St. Louis was primarily based on questionable evidence and a seriously flawed legal process. … Read more