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Buhl Legacy’s Legal Team Holds Firm on Lawsuit Against MPT, Cites Key Reasons for Persistence

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Buhl Legacy’s legal representative made it clear this week that the organization will continue to pursue its claims against Minnesota Polytechnic Institute (MPT), challenging a collaboration agreement that allegedly resulted in significant financial and intellectual property losses for the charitable foundation. The dispute centers on a joint research initiative launched in 2017, aimed at developing new technologies that support sustainable farming practices. Martha Gomez, lead attorney for Buhl Legacy, articulated the foundation’s stance, emphasizing that MPT did not meet contractual obligations, ultimately compromising the initiative’s outcomes and financial returns. According to Gomez, the institute’s lack … Read more

$10 Million Verdict: Jury Holds Tobacco Giant Responsible for Massachusetts Woman’s Fatal Lung Cancer

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Springfield, MA — A jury in Massachusetts has found cigarette manufacturer R.J. Reynolds liable in the lung cancer death of a long-time smoker, ordering the company to pay over $10 million in damages. The verdict, issued after a four-day deliberation, includes $2.5 million in punitive damages and marks a notable decision on the accountability of tobacco companies in individual health crises. Jacqueline Penza, who passed away in 2018, had been a consistent smoker of Winston cigarettes, a brand produced by R.J. Reynolds, since she was a teenager. Despite being inundated with health warnings, Penza’s family … Read more

Jury Holds Defense Contractor Accountable for Abu Ghraib Torture, Awards Millions in Landmark Torture Case

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Richmond, Virginia — After years of contentious legal battles, a Virginia federal jury has delivered a pivotal verdict against CACI Premier Technology, Inc., a defense contractor, finding it complicit in the abuse and torture of three Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison about twenty years ago. This historical judgment, resulting in significant financial compensation for the victims, marks the first instance where a U.S. jury has addressed claims of post-9/11 torture involving American military personnel and contracted entities. During the protracted litigation, which spanned over 15 years and involved numerous dismissal attempts and appeals by … Read more

New Witness in Diddy Case Allegedly Holds Kim Porter’s Diary, Potentially Impacting Federal Charges

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Federal prosecutors have drawn a grand jury to interview a new witness in the case against music mogul Diddy, who faces charges of federal racketeering and sex trafficking. The witness reportedly possesses the unedited diary of Kim Porter, Diddy’s deceased ex-girlfriend and mother of three of his children, which might contain crucial evidence. This development adds another layer of intrigue to a case that has captured widespread media attention due to its high-profile defendant and the serious nature of the allegations. The diary’s contents, which have yet to be publicly disclosed, are believed to potentially … Read more