Jury

Jury Awards $1.3 Million to Woman Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

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Montclair, New Jersey – A woman has been awarded $1.3 million in damages by an Essex County jury in a motor vehicle accident case. Yvonne Terrell sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder when her vehicle was struck by Penafranc Chitra, who ran a red light at Watchung Avenue and Grove Street on August 6, 2018. According to court documents, Terrell suffered disc herniations, a torn rotator cuff, and pinched nerves as a result of the accident. While she was advised to undergo surgery, Terrell chose alternative treatments such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: $175 Million Awarded in Roundup Cancer Case Against Major Chemical Company

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A jury in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court has awarded $175 million in damages against the maker of Roundup weed killer, ruling in favor of an 83-year-old man who claimed the product caused his cancer. The verdict came after a three-week trial examining the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, along with another chemical compound. The jury granted $150 million in punitive damages to plaintiff Ernest Caranci. Glyphosate was developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and Roundup has since been sold in over 160 countries, including widespread use in the … Read more

Injured Woman Takes a Stand: $4.5 Million Jury Verdict Over $100,000 Settlement Offer

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – A woman who was injured in a car accident in 2013 has been awarded a substantial jury verdict of almost $4.5 million by a Florida state court. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, had turned down a settlement offer of $100,000 from State Farm prior to the trial. The accident, which led to the woman’s injuries, set the stage for the legal battle that ensued. The details of the crash and the extent of the woman’s injuries were not provided in the report. However, it is clear that the jury … Read more

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Facing Charges After Miscarriage Tragedy

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Warren, Ohio – A woman in Warren, Ohio, who had a miscarriage and was charged with “abuse of a corpse” last October, will now avoid prosecution after a Grand Jury chose not to indict her. Brittany Watts, 34, faced the possibility of up to a year in prison for the charge. This case is part of a disturbing trend of prosecutions and restrictions targeting pregnant women, including those who have miscarried or terminated their pregnancies, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion. According to reports, Watts delivered the fetus … Read more