Judges

Minot Murder Trial Moved to New Venue Due to Publicity: Concerns of Bias Drive Judge’s Decision

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Minot, ND – Proceedings in the trial of a local man accused of murder were abruptly halted during jury selection when a change of venue was ordered due to concerns about biased coverage by local media. Shawnee Krall, aged 30, was set to face a 10-day jury trial for the 2020 murder of Alice Quierolo. However, his court-appointed attorney, Stormy Vickers, raised concerns that his client would not receive a fair trial in Ward County. Vickers stated that the media coverage surrounding the case had been damaging and referenced suppressed evidence, which he believed was … Read more

Florida Appeals Court Overturns $1.125 Million Medical Malpractice Award, Criticizes Trial Judge’s Role as ‘Seventh Juror’

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A Florida appeals court has overturned a $1.125 million medical malpractice damage award, criticizing a trial court judge for behaving like a “seventh juror.” The decision came on Wednesday in a case where a man accused his medical provider of negligence. In its ruling, the appeals court stated that the trial court judge had improperly evaluated the evidence and had effectively substituted their own judgment for that of the jury. The judge’s actions were described as stepping outside their role and interfering with the jury’s decision-making process. The case involved a man … Read more

Landmark Patent Infringement Case Ends with Stunning $470 Million Jury Award, Only to be Overturned by Judge’s Ruling

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HOUSTON, Texas – A patent infringement case recently made headlines for its record-breaking jury award. The case, which took place in Houston, Texas, resulted in a staggering $470 million verdict. However, just two weeks after the jury’s decision, the judge granted the defendant’s motion for judgment as a matter of law, stating that there was no evidence of patent infringement. The details of the case remain undisclosed, but it is clear that the plaintiffs were seeking significant compensation for the alleged patent infringement. The jury, initially convinced of the plaintiffs’ claims, awarded them the largest … Read more

College Student Rejects Judge’s Decision to Cut $110 Million Malpractice Case Award, Seeks New Trial

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St. Cloud, Minnesota – A college student from St. Cloud State University is seeking a new trial after a federal judge reduced his jury award from $110 million to $10 million in a landmark medical malpractice case. Anuj Thapa, the plaintiff, rejected the judge’s decision and will pursue another trial. Last year, a Minneapolis federal jury awarded Thapa $111.3 million in damages, including $110 million for pain and suffering, in what was the largest award of its kind in Minnesota. However, the presiding judge, Tony Leung, deemed the amount “shockingly excessive” and ordered Thapa to … Read more