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Waterbury Jury Issues $2 Million Verdict in Landmark Case Against Eversource

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Waterbury, Connecticut – A Connecticut jury has ordered Eversource, the state’s largest utility company, to pay $2 million to a local homeowner, Cathy Morelli, for extensive damage caused to her home due to a sewer backup incident linked to an explosion that the court found was preventable. This verdict comes after a protracted legal battle spotlighting the utility’s responsivities and safety protocols. According to court documents, the incident occurred in July 2017 when an explosion resulting from a gas leak led to a significant backup of sewer lines, causing severe damages to Morelli’s basement and … Read more

2025: A Landmark Year for Legal Battles Across Tech, Health, and the Environment

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As 2025 approaches, the legal landscape is set to be shaped significantly by ongoing and emerging mass tort litigations. These cases stretch across various sectors, emphasizing the complex interactions between law, health, and corporate practices. In recent developments, cases against major chemical producers regarding Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are escalating. PFAS are synthetic chemicals known for their persistence in the environment and human body, raising significant health concerns. These substances, prevalent in many consumer goods and industrial applications, have led to settlements surpassing $11 billion with U.S. water systems … Read more

Jury Grants $5.4 Million to Family of Portsmouth High School Athlete in Landmark Suicide Case

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Providence, RI — A Rhode Island jury awarded $5.4 million to the family of a Portsmouth High School athlete who died by suicide. The verdict came after the family argued that inadequate support and bullying contributed to the student’s tragic death. The athlete, who remained a significant part of the local high school sports culture, tragically passed away in 2017. The family’s lawsuit contended that his suicide was the direct result of continual bullying, which they claimed was exacerbated by the negligence of school officials who, they argued, failed to intervene effectively. During the trial, … Read more

Sandusky Man Receives Up to 50 Years for Child Sexual Crimes in Landmark Sanilac County Case

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Sandusky, Michigan — In a profound ruling that resounded as a message of strict justice for child exploitation, 42-year-old Terry Aben was sentenced to a lengthy prison term on Wednesday for multiple serious offenses, including criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography. Terry Aben, a resident of Sandusky, received a sentence of 25 to 50 years from the Sanilac County Circuit Court, a decision that the presiding judge deemed a protective shield for the community. During the sentencing, Judge Timothy Wrathell described his decision as “the best Christmas gift” he could offer to Sanilac … Read more