Landmark

Landmark Decision: Judge Grants Use of Jurors from Another County in High-Profile Justin Johnson Murder Trial

by

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a significant development in the trial of Justin Johnson, a judge has ruled that jurors from outside of Shelby County will be selected. Johnson is standing trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of rapper Young Dolph in 2021. Although the trial will still take place in Shelby County, this decision ensures that the jury panel will be comprised of individuals from a different county. Johnson’s brother, Jermarcus, had previously pleaded guilty in June 2023 for his role in assisting Justin after the rapper’s killing. Jermarcus admitted to taking possession … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Climate Scientist Michael Mann Prevails in Defamation Lawsuit Against Right-Wing Bloggers

by

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major victory for Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, a civil trial jury in Washington found that two right-wing bloggers defamed and injured him in a pair of blog posts published in 2012. The jury awarded Mann over $1 million in damages, marking a significant win for the outspoken researcher. The two defendants, Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn, had claimed that Mann manipulated data in his research and compared him to convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky. However, the jury ruled in favor of Mann, affirming that he had been defamed … Read more

Landmark Church Lawsuit Against City of Lawrence Over Controversial Apartment Complex Set for Bench Trial

by

LAWRENCE, Kan. – A church in Lawrence, Kansas, is taking its lawsuit against the City of Lawrence to trial. First Presbyterian Church is challenging a development project led by Dallas-based Fountain Residential Partners, which plans to build a 300-bedroom apartment complex on a 9-acre site. The church, located near the proposed development, argues that the city’s approval of the project violates zoning codes. The lawsuit was originally filed in late 2021, dismissed a few months later, and then revived in mid-2023 after a successful appeal. The trial, which was initially scheduled for early January, has … Read more

Michigan Couple Wins Landmark $11 Million Jury Ruling Following Leg Amputation

by

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A jury in Indiana has awarded a Michigan man and his wife more than $11 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The couple claimed that the man’s leg had to be amputated because of the negligence of medical professionals. The lawsuit alleged that the man sought treatment at the defendant hospital in Indiana for a non-healing foot ulcer. However, the hospital staff did not provide proper care, resulting in a serious infection that ultimately required the amputation of his leg. The plaintiffs argued that the hospital’s negligence caused immense pain, … Read more