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Milestone Verdict: Colorado Jury Awards $20 Million to Paralyzed Teen After Ski Lift Tragedy, Challenging Resort Liability Practices

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GUNNISON, Colo. — A jury has awarded $20 million to Annie Miller, a young woman who became paralyzed after a tragic accident on a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in 2022. The case has sparked significant attention regarding safety regulations in the ski industry. Miller, then 16, was on a ski trip with her church youth group from Oklahoma when the incident occurred. As she attempted to board the Paradise Express Lift with her father, she was not fully seated when the chair began its ascent. Eyewitnesses reported that Miller called out for … Read more

Groundbreaking Jury Verdict: $20 Million Awarded to Woman Left Paralyzed by Ski Lift Incident in Colorado

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A jury has awarded $20 million to a woman who suffered paralysis after a ski lift accident in Colorado. The decision comes after an extensive trial in which the plaintiff, 29-year-old Kelsey R. Smith, detailed her life-altering experience on the slopes. The incident occurred in January 2021 at Winter Park Resort, where Smith fell from a ski lift. The jury determined that the resort’s negligence contributed significantly to the accident that left her unable to walk. The case centered around safety practices and the responsibilities ski resorts hold to ensure guest safety. During the trial, … Read more

South Beach Nightclubs Denied Request to Lift Midnight Curfew as Battle with City Officials Continues

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Three South Beach nightclubs have taken legal action against Miami Beach’s newly implemented midnight curfew, which aims to control the chaos of spring break. However, their challenge has been denied by a judge. The M2, Mynt Lounge, and Exchange nightclubs filed a complaint, but the judge ruled that city officials had acted in good faith when imposing the curfew. During a court hearing, city manager Alina Hudak testified that the curfew was necessary due to larger and rowdier crowds of spring breakers. Hudak cited the success of the curfew on Friday … Read more

Judge Rejects Trump’s Plea to Lift E. Jean Carroll’s $83M Verdict, Slamming the Door on His Legal Maneuvers

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New York City, USA – A judge in New York City swiftly denied former President Donald Trump’s request to suspend an $83 million verdict against him in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling came just days after Trump’s lawyers made the request. Carroll accused Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Trump denied the allegation and claimed that Carroll was lying to sell a book. In a move that many saw as a way to dodge responsibility for his words, Trump argued that he … Read more