Jury

Federal Jury Exonerates Former Norfolk Officers in Controversial Retaliation Case Following Car Crash

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NORFOLK, Va. — A federal jury has ruled in favor of three former Norfolk police officers accused of retaliating against Brandon A. Williams following a serious car crash in September 2020. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury found unanimously that the officers did not conspire to infringe on Williams’ rights. The civil trial, held in U.S. District Court, concluded last week after four days of testimonies. Williams, 40 and the stepson of Hampton Deputy Police Chief Kenny Ferguson, had sought damages for the emotional distress he claimed resulted from the police officers’ alleged … Read more

$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

Deliberations Begin as Jury Weighs Evidence in High-Stakes Ferry Crash Trial

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A jury has begun deliberations in a case stemming from a ferry accident that occurred last year in New York Harbor, leaving multiple passengers injured and raising questions about safety protocols in the ferry industry. The incident, which involved a crowded vessel, prompted an immediate investigation and scrutiny of maritime regulations. Witnesses describe the chaotic moments following the crash when the ferry collided with a dock, sending passengers tumbling and prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. Several individuals sustained injuries, although no fatalities were reported. Eyewitness accounts paint a vivid picture of the … Read more

High-Stakes Trade Dress Showdown: MGA Entertainment’s Infringement Case Heads Back to Jury as Willfulness Question Lingers

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A high-profile trade dress infringement case involving MGA Entertainment and the OMG Girlz musical group is poised to return to a jury for a fourth trial, following a tentative ruling by a federal judge on Monday. Despite MGA’s preference for a bench trial, U.S. District Judge James V. Selna indicated that jurors will re-examine specific aspects of the case. The upcoming proceedings will focus on whether MGA acted willfully in infringing upon the OMG Girlz’s designs. Earlier this year, Judge Selna invalidated a punitive damages award of $53.6 million, initially escalated … Read more