Jury

Hampton County Prepares for Jury Trials: Upcoming Schedule for the Week of August 11, 2025

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Hampton, South Carolina – The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office is preparing for potential jury trials scheduled for the week of August 11, 2025, in Hampton County General Sessions. This upcoming selection of cases underscores the ongoing efforts within the local judicial system to address varying legal matters within the community. The trials will focus on a range of issues, reflecting the complexities of the cases that come before the court. As local officials gear up for jury selection, residents are reminded of the vital role they play in the judicial process. Those summoned for jury … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $6.6 Million in Landmark Case Challenging Unethical Attorney Practices Targeting Grieving Families

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Fayetteville, Arkansas – An attorney has won a significant verdict in a pivotal case spotlighting unethical recruitment practices in the legal industry, particularly at funeral homes. This legal battle began with a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a fatal crash involving a 36-year-old woman and a driver for J.B. Hunt, revealing a troubling multi-state scheme aimed at exploiting grieving families. Jason M. Hatfield was initially retained by the family of the deceased. Court documents indicate that they were approached by out-of-state non-lawyers, also known as “case runners,” who pressured them into hiring another legal firm … Read more

Clinton County Jury Delivers Swift Justice: Kenneth Yerger Found Guilty on 56 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse

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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A Clinton County jury reached a unanimous verdict on Friday, finding Kenneth Matthew Yerger guilty on all 56 counts against him, including multiple serious charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The trial, originally anticipated to last four days, concluded earlier than expected after District Attorney Dave Strouse presented the prosecution’s case in a single day. The jury, consisting of six men and six women, deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before delivering the verdict. On Friday morning, both Yerger and his wife testified in his defense, followed by closing arguments, … Read more

Boston Jury Delivers Stinging $42 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Talcum Powder Case Linked to Asbestos

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BOSTON — A jury in Massachusetts has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $42 million to the family of Paul Lovell, ruling that the company’s baby powder was responsible for his mesothelioma diagnosis. Lovell, who used the product for four decades on himself and his children, received his diagnosis in 2021. This verdict marks one of the largest awards in a series of talc-related lawsuits against the corporation, highlighting the rising legal scrutiny surrounding claims of asbestos-laden talcum powder. During the two-week trial, Lovell’s attorneys pointed out that he had no history of occupational … Read more