Lawsuit

Jury Awards $33 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ottawa County Jail

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – A federal civil jury awarded $33 million in damages to the estate of Terral Brooks Ellis II, who died in the Ottawa County jail in 2015. The jury found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis’ family expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the jury’s verdict, ending their years-long wait for justice. Ellis, 26, was pronounced dead on October 22, 2015, shortly after being transported from the Ottawa County jail to a local hospital with no detectable blood pressure. During his 10-day stay at … Read more

Belvedere Terminals Files Lawsuit Against Volusia County Over Controversial Fuel Farm Project

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Belvedere Terminals, the company behind a proposed fuel farm in Ormond Beach, has taken legal action against Volusia County after county officials moved to halt the project, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Belvedere Terminals has been working to construct the fuel farm on a 61-acre property off US-1 and Hull Road since 2022. However, the plan has faced opposition from residents of Ormond Beach who have expressed concerns about the location of the fuel farm, despite assurances from company officials regarding safety. To address these concerns, Volusia County leaders … Read more

Nigel Lythgoe Resigns from “So You Think You Can Dance” Amid Controversial Lawsuit with Paula Abdul

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Los Angeles – Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer and co-creator of the dance competition show “So You Think You Can Dance,” has announced his voluntary departure from the show. This decision comes in light of a recent lawsuit filed by Paula Abdul, former judge on “SYTYCD” and “American Idol,” accusing Lythgoe of sexual assault. The allegations were made in a lawsuit filed on December 29. Lythgoe issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, stating that he had informed the producers of his decision to step back from participating in this year’s series. He expressed a … Read more

Ariana Madix Files Lawsuit Against Ex Tom Sandoval, Demands Sale of Co-Owned Los Angeles Home

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Celebrity couple Scandoval finds themselves embroiled in a legal battle over their shared Los Angeles home. Ariana Madix has recently filed a lawsuit against her ex, Tom Sandoval, seeking a court-ordered sale of their jointly-owned property, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Madix’s lawsuit requests a “partition by sale,” meaning she wants the judge to compel them to sell the home they purchased together in 2019 and divide the proceeds. Notably, Madix explicitly states that she does not want a “division in kind,” which would allow one of them to … Read more