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$205 Million Verdict in Tragic Amusement Park Death: Jury Holds Glenwood Caverns and Ride Manufacturer Accountable

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GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. — A jury has awarded over $200 million to the family of a six-year-old girl who tragically died in a fall from a ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in 2021. The family had filed a wrongful death suit in October of that year, and the jury reached a verdict on Friday, determining that the family would receive $205 million. The lawsuit targeted both Glenwood Caverns Holdings, LLC, the parent company of the amusement park, and the ride’s manufacturer, Soaring Eagle, Inc. Wongel Estifanos fell 110 feet from the Haunted Mine Drop … Read more

$12.4 Million Ruling Shakes Up Ski Resort Liability as Court Holds Crested Butte Accountable for Chairlift Injury

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Annie Miller, a 16-year-old from Oklahoma, was left paralyzed after a tragic accident on the Paradise Express chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. A recent ruling awarded her $12.4 million after a jury found that safety standards were violated during the incident, marking a significant milestone in liability disputes surrounding ski resorts. Miller was skiing with her church group when she fell approximately 30 feet from the chairlift. Her family contended that the lift operators acted negligently; they failed to halt the chairlift when Miller was unable to load properly. Despite her … Read more

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $242.5 Million in Damages

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In Miami, Florida, a federal jury has determined that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a deadly crash in 2019, which involved its Autopilot driver assistance system. This significant legal ruling has culminated in nearly $242.5 million being awarded to the plaintiffs, factoring in both punitive and compensatory damages. The tragic incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The jury attributed two-thirds of the fault to the driver, who was sued separately, while assigning one-third of the blame to Tesla. Notably, neither the driver nor … Read more

Symbolic Victory: Court’s Landmark Decision Holds Monsanto Accountable for Malicious Actions

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San Francisco, California — A landmark verdict has emerged in a case against Monsanto, concluding that the agricultural giant acted with malice in its dealings related to the herbicide Roundup. The ruling found in favor of the plaintiffs, who argued that the company had persistently disregarded safety concerns and misled consumers about the risks associated with its product. The case centers on claims by several individuals who allege that exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, led to health complications, including cancer. The jury’s decision underscores the growing public and legal scrutiny towards pesticides … Read more