Lawsuit

Landmark Manhattan Jury Verdict: $72.5 Million Awarded in Groundbreaking Business Lawsuit

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NEW YORK – A Manhattan jury has awarded a potentially record-breaking $72.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice case involving the death of a young woman. The verdict was reached after a trial that lasted several weeks and included testimonies from medical experts, witnesses, and family members. The case centered around allegations of negligence and improper treatment at a renowned hospital. The tragic incident occurred when the victim, a 38-year-old woman, sought medical attention for severe abdominal pain. She was admitted to the hospital where she underwent surgery to address a misdiagnosed condition. However, complications … Read more

Taxi Industry Fights Back: Lawsuit Alleges Uber Manipulated City Regulations in New Orleans

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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Uber Technologies, the ride-hail giant that arrived in New Orleans a decade ago, found a loyal defender in the city’s long-time law firm, Sher Garner. Facing potential fines of up to $35 million for numerous code violations, Uber turned to the law firm for help. The violations included failures to comply with local regulations for driver background checks and vehicle inspections, as reported by the Department of Safety and Permits. In 2018, lawyers representing Uber and its subsidiary, Rasier LLC, engaged in settlement talks with top officials in Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s … Read more

Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen and Ex-Wife Larsa Sued for Harassment and Stalking, $250 Million Lawsuit Claims

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Chicago, Illinois – Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen and his ex-wife Larsa Pippen have been hit with a lawsuit alleging harassment and stalking. Chyvette Valentine, who claims to be Pippen’s former girlfriend, filed the lawsuit against Pippen, Larsa, and Pippen’s brother Carl in the Circuit Court of Cook County. In the court documents, Valentine accuses the trio, along with the Chicago Bulls, of causing her suffering. She is seeking $250 million in damages. Valentine alleges that she had an on-and-off relationship with Pippen from 1987 to 1993, which ultimately ended after she was allegedly … Read more

Former UC Santa Cruz Police Officer Awarded $7 Million in Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

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SAN JOSE, California – A former University of California police officer has been awarded over $7 million in damages after a jury found that he was unjustly terminated due to his race. Glenn Harper, a former lieutenant in the UC Santa Cruz Police Department, filed a lawsuit against the UC Regents in 2019, alleging that his termination in 2017 was racially motivated. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in favor of Harper after three hours of deliberation. According to the lawsuit, Harper’s firing stemmed from an internal dispute over a firearms investigation. Despite having 27 … Read more