Lawsuit

Federal Jury Awards Over $1.5 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Detroit Police

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – The family of a Black Detroit man who was fatally shot by police officers in October 2018 has been awarded over $1.5 million in damages as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit. Lamont Johnson, 44, was killed during an encounter with Detroit police officers Tyler Nagy and Raul Martinez. Alleging the use of excessive force, Johnson’s family filed the lawsuit against the city of Detroit and the two officers in October 2020. The breakdown of the $1.5 million in damages includes $4,800 for funeral expenses, $100,000 for conscious pain and suffering, … Read more

California Jury Awards $2.45 Million Verdict in Walmart Parking Lot Fall Lawsuit

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San Diego, CA – A California state court jury reached a verdict on Monday in favor of a woman who claimed a fall in a Walmart parking lot was caused by a pothole. The jury awarded the plaintiff approximately $2.45 million in damages. The entire trial, from opening statements to closing arguments, was recorded by Courtroom View Network. The trial began on March 19 and concluded with the jury’s verdict on the same day. Plaintiff Kathy Morrow accused Walmart of negligence in failing to properly inspect and maintain their parking lot. Morrow claimed that her … Read more

Widow Awarded $1.75 Million in Landmark Asbestos Lawsuit Recorded Gavel-to-Gavel by Courtroom View Network

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Spartanburg, SC – A South Carolina state court jury has awarded approximately $1.75 million to the widow of a maintenance worker who claimed that exposure to asbestos caused his fatal cancer. The trial, which began on March 18, was closely watched as it unfolded. The jury deliberated for a few hours after hearing closing arguments before reaching their verdict. The plaintiff’s attorney, Holly Peterson of Simon Greenstone Panatier PC, argued that the husband’s mesothelioma, a terminal form of cancer affecting the lungs, was primarily caused by exposure to asbestos in gaskets produced by industrial manufacturer … Read more

Former F1 Driver Felipe Massa Files $80 Million Lawsuit in Pursuit of Justice for ‘Crashgate’ Scandal

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LONDON (AP) — Felipe Massa, the former Formula One driver, is seeking justice over the infamous “Crashgate” scandal that cost him the 2008 drivers’ championship. In a groundbreaking move, Massa has filed a lawsuit in the U.K. seeking more than $80 million in damages against Formula One Management (FOM), former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). According to Massa’s lawyer, Bernardo Viana, the lawsuit is not just about money. It aims to expose the FIA’s breach of its own regulations and assert Massa as the rightful champion of the 2008 … Read more