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Oregon Passes Landmark Stalking Bill to Protect Victims from Emerging Technology

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St. Helens, Oregon – The Oregon House and Senate have recently passed a bill aimed at updating the state’s stalking laws to address the advances in technology that weren’t accounted for when the original laws were written. The bill, known as House Bill 4156, is currently awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s signature and is set to take effect on July 1, 2024. The motivation behind the bill’s modernization comes in part from the efforts of St. Helens Police Detective Sergeant Matt Smith. Smith’s involvement with the bill began when a local stalking case was brought to … Read more

Widow Awarded $1.75 Million in Landmark Asbestos Lawsuit Against John Crane in South Carolina

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SPARTANBURG, SC – A jury in South Carolina has awarded approximately $1.75 million to the widow of a maintenance worker who died from cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The trial, closely monitored by Courtroom View Network, found that the asbestos in gaskets produced by John Crane, an industrial manufacturing company, played a significant role in the worker’s death. However, the jury did not grant the punitive damages requested by the plaintiff’s attorney. The verdict was reached after closing arguments were heard in the trial that began on March 18. Attorney Holly Peterson, representing the plaintiff, … Read more

Clovis Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Controlled Substances in Landmark Trial

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CLOVIS, New Mexico – David Brown, a 53-year-old resident of Clovis, was recently found guilty of trafficking a controlled substance, a second-degree felony, according to Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray. The verdict was delivered by a Curry County jury on March 22, 2024. In January 2023, officers from the Adult Probation and Parole Office, accompanied by the Clovis Police Department, conducted a routine home visit to Brown’s residence in a local hotel. During the visit, authorities discovered 10 grams of methamphetamines, black tar heroin, Xanax, and fentanyl pills. Brown was subsequently arrested and taken … Read more

Motorcyclist Triumphs with $11 Million Verdict Against City of Los Angeles in Landmark Case

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A motorcyclist in Los Angeles was awarded an $11 million jury verdict after being hit by a city vehicle, according to a recent court decision. The plaintiff was struck by the vehicle while riding his motorcycle, resulting in severe injuries. The incident occurred when the victim was traveling through a busy intersection in Los Angeles. A city vehicle, whose details were not disclosed, collided with the motorcyclist, causing significant harm. The victim suffered from multiple fractures, internal injuries, and other physical trauma as a result of the crash. The jury’s decision … Read more