Judgment

Court Upholds $5 Million Civil Judgment Against President-Elect Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed a $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury had previously found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and subsequently defaming her after she publicly came forward with her accusations. Despite Trump’s denial of these allegations and his argument on appeal that the verdict was excessive, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals maintained that the evidence and court proceedings were justly handled, dismissing Trump’s request for a reversal of the decision. “We conclude that … Read more

Verdict Pending: Former Alaska Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux Faces Judgment in High-Profile Election Misconduct Trial

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Anchorage, Alaska — The trial of former Alaska Representative Gabrielle LeDoux, which began on November 18 and ran for seven days, has finally concluded its proceedings. The jury, having deliberated over the Thanksgiving weekend, is poised to deliver a verdict early this week in a case that has seen multiple delays since charges were first brought in 2020. LeDoux faces allegations of election misconduct during her 2018 primary and general election campaigns. In 2020, Alaska state prosecutors charged LeDoux with encouraging non-residents of her district to cast votes in her favor. This followed a detailed … Read more

SkyWest Airlines Faces $2.17 Million Judgment for Workplace Sex Discrimination and Harassment, Appeals Decision

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DALLAS — A Texas jury has awarded a substantial sum in damages to a female parts clerk following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against SkyWest Airlines over claims of sexual discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile workplace environment. The announcement made by the EEOC on November 22 highlights the case, which culminated in a jury verdict awarding the plaintiff $2 million in punitive damages and $170,000 for emotional distress. The EEOC lodged the lawsuit against SkyWest Airlines, Inc. in 2022, marking a significant legal challenge under Title VII of the … Read more

Legal Triumph: Attorneys Secure $50M Victory Following Reversal of Initial $10M Judgment

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In a striking reversal, a legal team successfully increased their clients’ compensation from an initial $10 million to an unprecedented $50 million. This legal victory underscores the potential volatility and unpredictability in the realm of liability lawsuits, particularly those involving significant sums. The case involved a lawsuit where the plaintiffs, represented by a highly skilled group of attorneys, sought damages for grievances not specified in the available details. Initially, the court awarded $10 million – a substantial sum, yet considerably less than the final amount. The turning point in the legal battle came during an … Read more