Lawsuit

$116 Million Verdict for Family in Tragic NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit

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New York, NY — In a landmark decision, a Manhattan jury awarded $116 million to the family of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old journalist who tragically lost his life along with four others when their helicopter crashed into the East River in March 2018. The lawsuit, centered on claims of negligence and improper safety measures, culminated in a verdict that exposed significant lapses in the aviation tour industry. The helicopter, designed for aerial photography without doors, plunged into the frigid waters after a passenger’s harness accidentally triggered a fuel shutoff switch, immediately cutting the engine. While … Read more

Miami Agrees to $12.5 Million Settlement in Harassment Lawsuit with Ball & Chain Owners

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Miami, FL — The City of Miami stands on the verge of resolving a contentious legal battle via a $12.5 million settlement with the operators of the famed Ball & Chain bar and lounge, located in the historic Little Havana neighborhood. This decision comes after allegations surfaced that city officials engaged in harassment and retaliatory practices against the business. The legal conflict initiated in 2019, centers around a lawsuit filed by Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, co-owners of the Ball & Chain. They claimed that several city employees deliberately targeted their establishment following disputes over … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Triumph: Duo Awarded $71 Million in Dollmaker Lawsuit Over Intellectual Property Dispute

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Santa Ana, Calif. — Rapper T.I., his wife Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris, and the pop group OMG Girlz have been awarded a hefty $71 million in damages after winning a lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment for intellectual property infringement. A federal jury ruled in favor of the artists following a prolonged legal battle over the resemblances between the OMG Girlz and MGA’s L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. The lawsuit reached a definitive conclusion after three trials, with the latest awarding $17.8 million in compensatory damages and an additional $53.6 million in punitive damages. The decision followed … Read more

Estate of Band Director Files Lawsuit Against Bus Company and Tire Manufacturer One Year After Fatal I-84 Crash

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Orange County, NY – A lawsuit has been filed by the estate of a deceased high school band director against a bus operator, its driver, and a tire manufacturing company following a tragic incident that occurred on I-84 last year. The legal action comes on the heels of a bus accident that resulted in the deaths of the band director and a chaperone, sparking a series of legal battles. In September of 2023, tragedy struck when a bus traveling from Farmingdale High School in Long Island to a band camp swerved off the road and … Read more