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Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million in Landmark Defamation Trial Against Georgia Election Workers

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Rudy Giuliani, the former personal lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers in a defamation trial. Jurors found that Giuliani had caused significant harm to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss by falsely claiming that they rigged ballots in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election, which Trump lost. The damages awarded included compensatory damages, damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, and punitive damages. Freeman and Moss each received more than $16 million in compensatory damages, $20 million each for intentional infliction of emotional … Read more

Milestone Verdict: Male Professor Awarded $15 Million in Landmark Gender Discrimination Case Against Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, PA – A federal jury in Philadelphia has awarded $15 million to a former male professor who sued Thomas Jefferson University for gender discrimination in a sexual assault investigation. This verdict marks the largest-ever award under Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded schools. Legal experts say it is also the first time a male professor accused by a female subordinate has won such a case against a university at trial. The case was highly unusual and the verdict was dramatic, according to KC Johnson, a Title IX expert … Read more

Landmark Patent Infringement Case Ends with Stunning $470 Million Jury Award, Only to be Overturned by Judge’s Ruling

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HOUSTON, Texas – A patent infringement case recently made headlines for its record-breaking jury award. The case, which took place in Houston, Texas, resulted in a staggering $470 million verdict. However, just two weeks after the jury’s decision, the judge granted the defendant’s motion for judgment as a matter of law, stating that there was no evidence of patent infringement. The details of the case remain undisclosed, but it is clear that the plaintiffs were seeking significant compensation for the alleged patent infringement. The jury, initially convinced of the plaintiffs’ claims, awarded them the largest … Read more

Former Kentucky Official Kim Davis Hit with Massive $360,000 Debt Following Landmark Ruling Against Marriage Denials

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MOREHEAD, Ky. — Former Kentucky official Kim Davis, known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has been ordered to pay over $360,000 in legal fees and costs after a recent ruling. The controversy surrounding Davis began in 2015, when she denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Rowan County, citing her religious beliefs. This led to a high-profile legal battle and ultimately, a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. The case gained widespread attention and ignited a fierce debate about religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. Davis became … Read more