Jury

Mistrial Announced in High-Profile New Hampshire Youth Center Rape Case Following Jury Standstill

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Concord, NH — A New Hampshire court declared a mistrial in the rape case against a former worker of a youth rehabilitation center after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, officials said Friday. The case has spotlighted the broader issues of safety and oversight in juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The jury was deadlocked on several charges, including aggravated felonious sexual assault, against David Manson, 38, who worked at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester. Manson was accused of assaulting a teenage detainee multiple times in 2016. Despite days of deliberation, the jurors were … Read more

NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ Fans Support $4.7 Billion Verdict, Refute Claims of Excessive Jury Decision

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San Francisco, CA – In a landmark dispute over the broadcasting rights of NFL games, plaintiffs involved in the NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ case have defended the monumental $4.7 billion verdict awarded to them, challenging the notion that the decision was the product of a “runaway jury.” This case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust laws. The litigation arises from allegations that the league and its associated broadcasters violated antitrust regulations by packaging and selling broadcast rights exclusively, thereby inflating prices and limiting viewer options. The plaintiffs argued successfully … Read more

Jury Upholds Press Freedom, Rules in Favor of Reporter Jeff in Landmark Case

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Honolulu, Hawaii – In a key court decision, a Hawaii jury has ruled in favor of a journalist long at loggerheads with a local agribusiness company over defamation claims, marking a significant victory for press freedom. Jeffrey Grundhauser, a seasoned news reporter, had been embroiled in a relentless legal battle after being sued by Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery, a prominent agricultural firm. The lawsuit stemmed from a series of articles penned by Grundhauser, which scrutinized the nursery’s business practices. The jury, after deliberating on the evidence presented, found that Grundhauser’s reporting did not amount to defamation, … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Grants $68.5 Million to Family After Fatal Construction Site Fall in Center City

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million to the family of a construction worker who died after falling at a Center City construction site, marking one of the largest compensatory damages in recent state history related to workplace safety. The worker, 49-year-old James Matthews, tragically lost his life in September 2019 when he fell four stories during the construction of a new hotel on Walnut Street. The lawsuit alleged negligence on part of several entities, including the construction company and the project’s subcontractors, claiming that their failure to follow safety protocols directly … Read more