Jury

Arkansas Attorney Awarded $14 Million After Jury Finds Lawyer Liable in Exploitative Grieving Families Scheme

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A federal jury awarded more than $14 million in damages Monday to a local attorney following a case involving unethical practices to recruit grieving families for legal representation after a tragic accident that claimed two lives. The case stemmed from a November 2020 incident in which Ana Delia Mejia Flores and Flor Maribel Recinos Valle died when a tractor-trailer rolled over their vehicle in Benton County. Survivors of the victims were approached at a Springdale funeral home by individuals from Texas who were not licensed attorneys. They reportedly lured the grieving family … Read more

"Palermo Faces Flood Crisis: Grand Jury Report Uncovers Urgent Need for Drainage Overhaul Amid Growing Storm Risks"

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PALERMO, Calif. — The persistent threat of flooding in Palermo stems from a combination of low-lying terrain, inadequate drainage systems, and sporadic storms, creating a precarious situation for this unincorporated community. A recent report from the Butte County Grand Jury highlights a series of long-standing issues that have contributed to the area’s vulnerability to water damage. The investigation concluded that the primary cause of the flooding is the local drainage system, which is undersized, poorly maintained, and often blocked by vegetation. Eleanor Deck, a longtime resident and business owner, recalled her family’s struggles with flooding. … Read more

Infinity Insurance Files Suit Against Former Law Firm Over $36.4 Million Jury Verdict Mishap

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Chatsworth, California, is at the center of a legal dispute involving Infinity Insurance Co. and a law firm previously representing a defendant in a highly publicized personal injury case. A local jury recently awarded a substantial $36.4 million to a motorist, which has prompted Infinity to accuse its legal representation of significant errors during the proceedings. This unfolding controversy is further complicated by the dissolution of the law firm Ford, Walker, Haggerty, & Behar LLP on June 30. Following this dissolution, a link on their website now directs clients to Behar Gibbs Savage Paulson LLP, … Read more

Dallas Grand Jury Exonerates Man in Deadly Downtown Shooting Case

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Dallas, Texas — A grand jury in Dallas County has opted not to indict a man involved in a shooting case that resulted in a death in downtown Dallas earlier this year. Alton Williams, 25, was arrested following the incident that claimed the life of 24-year-old Thomas Boose on April 13. The grand jury’s decision, made on Thursday, resulted in a “no-bill” ruling, indicating that the panel found insufficient evidence to proceed with formal murder charges against Williams. Reports indicated that the details surrounding the grand jury’s evaluation remain undisclosed, as such proceedings are typically … Read more