Life

Eleventh Circuit Rules Against MONY Life Insurance in Unjust Enrichment Case, Upholding Contractual Protections for Policyholder

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TAMPA, Fla. — In a significant ruling, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a jury verdict that favored MONY Life Insurance Co. in a case against policyholder Bernard Perez, focusing on the principle of unjust enrichment. The court concluded that insurers cannot pursue claims for unjust enrichment if an explicit insurance agreement addressing the same matter exists. The dispute originated from a disagreement between MONY and Perez regarding benefits linked to a disability insurance policy. Perez was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2011 and began receiving income replacement disability benefits while undergoing … Read more

Irish Man Faces Life Imprisonment for Coercing Texas Minor in Disturbing Exploitation Case

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HOUSTON, Texas — A 36-year-old Irish national has been charged in connection with the sexual exploitation of a minor in Texas. Matthew Liam Johnstone faces multiple counts, including four counts of sexual exploitation and four counts of coercing and enticing a child. According to court documents, the allegations stem from events that occurred in September 2022. Authorities claim Johnstone coerced a minor into producing sexually explicit photographs and videos, including those depicting acts of sadism. If convicted, Johnstone could face a significant penalty, with the possibility of life in prison. In addition, each of the … Read more

Miami Man Sentenced to Life for Massive Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking: A Major Win for Law Enforcement in Arkansas

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. — A man from Miami, Florida, received a life sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of trafficking fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid associated with a growing number of overdose deaths in the U.S. Derrick Scudder, 36, was apprehended on September 23, 2024, following a high-speed chase initiated by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The pursuit ended when Scudder crashed his vehicle on Highway 64 in Alma, Arkansas. His arrest resulted from a collaborative operation involving the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Arkansas State Police, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. In the SUV Scudder … Read more

Judge Rips Into Doomsday Mother Lori Vallow Daybell as She Receives Dual Life Sentences: ‘You Should Never Be Released’

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PHOENIX — Just ahead of receiving two additional life sentences, Lori Vallow Daybell, an Idaho mother whose doomsday beliefs fueled her criminal cases, voiced her dissatisfaction with jail conditions and the judicial system, asserting that the rules of evidence prevented her from telling her side of the story. Judge Justin Beresky quickly countered her claim, emphasizing that both sides do indeed have the opportunity to present their narratives in court. This exchange underscored the ongoing conflict between Vallow Daybell, who opted to represent herself in her conspiracy to commit murder trials, and Beresky, who did … Read more