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Topgolf Found Liable: Jury Awards Nearly $16 Million After 9-Year-Old’s Injury at Birthday Party

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HILLSBORO, Ore. — In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury determined that Topgolf was negligent following an incident in which a nine-year-old boy sustained a serious head injury at a birthday party in Hillsboro. The jury awarded the boy’s family nearly $16 million in damages for the incident, which occurred on November 11, 2021. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury reached its verdict, concluding a trial that lasted approximately two weeks. The ruling underscores the grave responsibilities of recreational venues in ensuring the safety of their guests, particularly minors. The injury happened … Read more

Cardi B Wins Legal Battle: Jury Rules Her Not Liable in Civil Assault Case

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Los Angeles — A jury in Los Angeles has ruled in favor of rapper Cardi B, declaring her not liable in a civil assault case filed by a security guard. The outcome means Cardi B, whose legal name is Belcalis Almanzar, will not face any financial penalties for the allegations made against her. The case revolved around an incident that took place in 2018 at a Beverly Hills medical office, where security guard Emani Ellis claimed that Cardi B assaulted her. Ellis alleged that the rapper struck her, scratched her face, and spat on her, … Read more

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $242.5 Million in Damages

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In Miami, Florida, a federal jury has determined that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a deadly crash in 2019, which involved its Autopilot driver assistance system. This significant legal ruling has culminated in nearly $242.5 million being awarded to the plaintiffs, factoring in both punitive and compensatory damages. The tragic incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The jury attributed two-thirds of the fault to the driver, who was sued separately, while assigning one-third of the blame to Tesla. Notably, neither the driver nor … Read more

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Jury Ruling: Mazda Dealership Not Liable in Post-Work Accident Injury Case

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A Texas appeals court ruled Wednesday that a jury’s determination regarding two employees at a Mazda dealership is backed by substantial evidence and cannot be overturned by a judge. The decision centers on a car accident that left one employee, Irma Vanessa Villegas, with severe injuries, including paralysis and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred in December 2013 when Christian Ruiz, a co-worker at Rudolph Mazda, struck Villegas with his vehicle after a social gathering following work. This event had involved the consumption of beer, yet both employees tested below the legal limit for … Read more