Justice

Judge Reduces $11.5 Million Award to Mother of Man Killed by St. Paul Police: Battle for Justice Continues

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St. Paul, Minnesota – A judge has significantly reduced the $11.5 million judgment awarded to the mother of Cordale Handy, who was killed by St. Paul police in 2017. In a recent decision, Judge David Doty revised the compensatory damages to $2.5 million, down from the original $10 million. This follows a federal jury’s finding of St. Paul Police officer Nathaniel Younce’s civil liability for the shooting death of 29-year-old Handy and its award of $1.5 million in punitive damages to Handy’s mother, Kim Handy Jones. The jury declined to hold another officer, Mikko Norman, … Read more

Former FedEx Sales Manager’s Discrimination Verdict Stripped of Justice, Signaling Supreme Court’s Bias

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Houston, Texas – In a landmark discrimination case against FedEx, Jennifer Harris, a former sales manager, found her victory significantly reduced on appeal. Harris, who is Black, had emerged triumphant in 2022 with a $366 million verdict, holding FedEx accountable for retaliating against her after she filed a complaint of racial discrimination against her white manager. However, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned much of that ruling, slashing the damages amount to a mere $248,619. The ruling stated that FedEx had made “good-faith efforts” to comply with federal law, thereby undermining Harris’s claims. … Read more

Justice Denied: Wrongfully Convicted Man Files Lawsuit Against Investigators for Murder Case Reopened After DNA Testing

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SALEM, Mo. – A family in Salem, Missouri, continues their pursuit of justice as they navigate a decades-long battle. The tragic murder of Judy Spencer in 1982 had gone unsolved for years, until a breakthrough in DNA testing pointed investigators towards Spencer’s former boyfriend, Donald Nash. Nash was convicted of capital murder and served 12 years in prison. However, in 2020, his conviction was overturned due to a lack of evidence, leading to his release. The case took a new turn when a lawsuit was filed before Nash’s death last year, contending that he should … Read more

Midland County Residents Embrace Opportunity to Seek Justice Against Insulin Price Increase

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MIDLAND, Michigan — Midland County in Michigan has been given the opportunity to participate in a lawsuit aimed at combatting the skyrocketing prices of insulin. The county has been extended an invitation to join the legal action against pharmaceutical companies that allegedly engaged in price-fixing tactics for the life-saving drug. Insulin, a hormone used by individuals with diabetes to regulate their blood sugar levels, has seen a consistent increase in price over the years, making it unaffordable for many patients. As a result, some individuals have had to ration their insulin or forego proper treatment … Read more