Justice

Iowa Lawyer Champions Environmental Justice, Targets Pollution in Legal Battles for Clean Water Rights

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Iowa City, Iowa — As pollution continues to impact Iowa’s environmental landscape, seasoned lawyer Jim Larew, 70, has committed the remainder of his career to legal battles aiming to safeguard the state’s most vulnerable waters. At the heart of these efforts is a fledgling movement in Northeast Iowa, a region valued for its relatively pristine streams in an area known as the Driftless Region. This area, unique for its lack of glacial sediment drift, features terrain that, while picturesque with its spring-fed streams and caves, is particularly susceptible to surface pollution. In 2022, Larew and … Read more

From Hoops to the Courtroom: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Schenectady’s Basketball Icon and Justice, Barry Kramer

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Schenectady, NY — Barry Kramer, a standout in both college basketball and his later legal career, was not only a local legend on the courts but also a revered figure in the hallways of justice. The Schenectady native, who passed recently, leaves behind a legacy that touches various spectrums of community life, illustrating a life lived fully in public service and athletics. Born and raised in Schenectady and a 1960 graduate of Linton High School, Kramer caught the eye of many from an early age. His basketball prowess was evident as he became a Parade … Read more

Family Seeks Justice: Lawsuit Filed in Wake of Father’s Fatal Detainment at Local County Jail

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Columbia, SC – A lawsuit has been filed by the daughter of a man who died following his detainment at the Richland County jail, alleging negligence and wrongful death of her father. The legal action, initiated by Amara Howard, claims that her father, Darren Howard, suffered severe dehydration and malnutrition while detained. The lawsuit names Richland County, the sheriff’s department, the jail’s medical staff, and others as defendants, alleging that they failed to provide the necessary care for Darren during his incarceration. According to legal documents, Darren Howard, 47, was held on a temporary charge … Read more

Justice Upheld: Pennsylvania Judge Confirms $68.5 Million Verdict for Family of Worker Who Died in Fall

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A hefty $68.5 million jury verdict has been upheld in a wrongful death lawsuit spearheaded by the family of Siarhei Marhunou, a 38-year-old immigrant who tragically died after falling from a balcony while working on a renovation project in Philadelphia’s Central City. Marhunou, a recent immigrant from Belarus, was installing siding when the accident occurred in late 2021. The lawsuit brought attention to common hazards in urban construction settings, spotlighting the responsibilities of contractors and property developers in ensuring worker safety. Marhunou, employed by DPSY LLC, lacked proper fall protection gear, a … Read more