Jury

Delaware Jury Awards $9 Million to Family of Hunter Exposed to Asbestos in DuPont Shotgun Shells

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WILMINGTON, Del. — A jury in Delaware has awarded $9 million to the family of an Illinois man who succumbed to mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, which the court said was a result of using asbestos-laden shotgun shells manufactured by DuPont Co. and its subsidiary. The significant award marks one of the largest in recent memory for similar cases in the state. The plaintiff, Eugene Schoepke, passed away on March 27, 2022, due to complications from mesothelioma. His attorney, Thomas C. Crumplar, expressed satisfaction with the jury’s decision, emphasizing the importance of raising … Read more

Beauregard Police Jury Initiates Plans for New Health Unit Vehicles Amid Growing Maintenance Concerns

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Beauregard, Louisiana — The Beauregard Parish Police Jury convened a special session on Monday, where members voted to seek cost estimates for purchasing two new vehicles for the Region 5 Sanitation Department. The Health Unit will fund this vehicle acquisition, with officials specifying a need for either four-wheel or all-wheel drive models. This requirement stems from the challenging terrain encountered while servicing some rural areas. President Mike Harper highlighted that at least one of the current vehicles is older and has undergone extensive repairs, making a timely replacement vital. “In the future, we might consider … Read more

Justice for Firefighters: Federal Jury Awards $1 Million to Kentucky Duo Fired for Union Activism

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal grand jury recently awarded $1 million to two former firefighters in Kentucky who claimed they were wrongfully terminated for their efforts to form a union. Jamie Bottom and Derrick Steele, both of the Harrodsburg Fire Department, were fired in March 2023 shortly after being elected to leadership roles in the newly established union. The jury delivered its verdict on July 18, concluding that the firings were illegal. Steele, a captain, and Bottom, a lieutenant, had begun advocating for better working conditions, including complaints about low staffing, inadequate training, and financial … Read more

Jury Selection Kicks Off in High-Stakes 2020 Murder Trial of Durham Defendant

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DURHAM, N.C. — Jury selection is set to commence in the high-profile murder trial involving a Durham resident accused of killing a man in 2020. The case has garnered significant attention from the local community, highlighting issues surrounding crime and justice in the area. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, faces charges stemming from an incident that resulted in the death of an individual in a public setting. Law enforcement officials reported that the events surrounding the murder attracted considerable media coverage, raising public interest in the trial’s proceedings. As jury selection approaches, … Read more