Jury

Jury Orders Retired Attorney Lin Wood to Pay Additional $750K in Legal Fees After Defamation Case Verdict

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Atlanta, GA – A federal jury in Georgia has mandated retired defamation attorney Lin Wood to pay $750,000 in attorney fees and costs, a day following their verdict that favored his former law partners with a $3.75 million judgment. This decision builds upon what is shaping up to be a costly legal defeat for Wood, who is based in Atlanta and previously gained national attention through his involvement in various high-profile litigation cases. The jury’s ruling comes at the conclusion of a defamation lawsuit initiated by three of Wood’s former colleagues at their Atlanta-based law … Read more

Hamilton County Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Charges in 2021 SkyZoo Bar Shooting Incident

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Hamilton County jury has convicted Kristijan Mrkonjic of first-degree premeditated murder and other charges in connection with a violent 2021 shooting at the now-defunct SkyZoo Bar. The verdict, which followed extensive deliberations that began Wednesday afternoon, marks a significant development in a case that has captured local attention due to its brutal nature and complex legal proceedings. In addition to convicting Mrkonjic of first-degree premeditated murder, the jury found him guilty of attempted second-degree murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, and evading arrest in a motor vehicle. The series … Read more

Jury Orders Harley-Davidson to Pay $290 Million in Damages Over Fatal Motorcycle Malfunction

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GENESEO, N.Y. — A New York state Supreme Court jury has ruled in favor of plaintiffs Harold E. Morris and the estate of Pamela SinClair, determining compensation around $290 million in a case against the prominent motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson. The lawsuit stemmed from an alleged product defect in one of the company’s three-wheeled motorcycles. The jury’s decision included substantial punitive damages, allocating $120 million each to Morris and SinClair’s estate, signaling a strong rebuke of the motorcycle company’s safety protocols. Additional compensation was provided for pain and suffering, medical costs, and other related expenses. Morris … Read more

San Marcos Grand Jury Exonerates Officer in Fatal H-E-B Parking Lot Incident

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San Marcos, Texas – A Hays County Grand Jury has exonerated a San Marcos police officer involved in a fatal shooting incident that unfolded in the parking lot of a local H-E-B grocery store. This decision comes after extensive review of the event, which stirred public concern and prompted an in-depth investigation. The incident occurred late last year when Officer James Adams responded to a reported theft at the grocery store. In the ensuing encounter, Adams shot and killed Rodney Koonce, 42, who was allegedly attempting to flee after committing theft. According to police reports, … Read more