Judgment

Honolulu Chef Faces $3.15 Million Judgment for Abusive Workplace Culture After Sous Chef’s Harrowing Experience

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HONOLULU — A jury in Oahu has awarded more than $3 million to a former sous chef who alleged he suffered violent abuse by the executive chef at a Honolulu restaurant. The case was brought by Andrew DeBellis, who worked at Margotto Hawaii from October to December 2023 and claimed the restaurant’s owner enabled the abusive behavior. The jury’s verdict, handed down on June 24, included $1.05 million in compensatory damages and an additional $2.1 million in punitive damages. DeBellis accused chef Yohei Yagishita of repeatedly assaulting him physically, causing injuries that included a torn … Read more

Man Hit with $500K Judgment for Assaulting Officer Linked to Capitol Riot Tragedy

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A jury in Virginia has ordered a man to pay $500,000 in damages for his role in assaulting a police officer during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The incident has been linked to the tragic death of the officer, who later took his own life. This decision reinforces the serious consequences of actions taken during the unrest that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The jury’s verdict comes after a civil trial that examined the actions and impact of those involved in the riot. The assault on the officer, who was … Read more

Ventura Hotel Hit with $2 Million Judgment After Guests Suffer ‘Massacre’ of Bed Bug Bites

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Ventura, California, became the center of a notable legal case following a jury’s decision to award $2 million to two hotel guests who reported severe bed bug infestations during their stay. Alvaro Gutierrez and Ramiro Sanchez claimed they suffered distressing bites that affected their health and well-being while visiting the Shores Inn in February 2020. In what is considered one of the largest jury awards related to bed bug incidents, a jury issued its ruling on Friday. The plaintiffs described their experience as traumatic, detailing that bed bugs fed on them while they slept, resulting … Read more

Heart-Wrenching Testimony: Mother Reveals Details of Daughter’s Tragic Death Amidst Fears of Judgment During Old Bailey Retrial

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LONDON, England — Constance Marten delivered a poignant testimony on Friday during her retrial at the Old Bailey, detailing the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of her infant daughter, Victoria. With tears in her eyes, she expressed fears of being labeled an “evil mother” or even a “murderess” for her actions. Marten, 37, and her partner Mark Gordon, 50, are contesting charges of manslaughter by gross negligence and permitting the death of a child. The couple had previously been found guilty of concealing the birth of Victoria and obstructing justice by failing to report her … Read more