Landmark Verdict: Man Awarded $332 Million in Lawsuit Against Monsanto Over Roundup’s Link to Cancer

CARLSBAD, Calif. – A California jury has awarded a man $332 million in a lawsuit against Monsanto Co., alleging that his cancer was caused by the company’s Roundup weedkiller. The ruling was made by a San Diego Superior Court jury in favor of Mike Dennis, a resident of Carlsbad who was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020. Dennis claimed that his illness was directly linked to the glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Although he has been in remission for nearly three years after undergoing treatment, there is currently no cure … Read more

Florida Man Defends Himself in Treehouse Murder Trial as Jury Selection Begins

Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of Franklin ‘Ty’ Tucker in Florida. Tucker, who is representing himself, faces murder charges in connection with the Treehouse Murder case. Proceedings commenced on January 10, 2024, and are expected to carry significant weight in determining Tucker’s fate. Tucker’s decision to represent himself adds an intriguing aspect to the trial. It is a rare occurrence, as most defendants opt to have legal counsel to navigate the complexities of the legal system. This choice by Tucker may have strategic implications on how he presents his case and cross-examines … Read more

Kansas Jury Awards $11 Million to Paralyzed Man in Kubota Skid Steer Lawsuit

TOPEKA, Kansas — A Kansas jury has awarded over $11 million to a man who was paralyzed after his shoulder became caught in a grapple attachment while riding on the front of a Kubota skid steer. Kolton Kincaid, who was 17 years old at the time and working part-time for a farm service company, filed a lawsuit against Kubota Tractor Corp. in 2013, claiming that there was no warning sticker on the skid steer regarding the danger. Court records reveal that the incident occurred when Kincaid was riding on the outside of the skid steer … Read more

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening Senior Federal Judge and Wife

Orlando, Florida – A 24-year-old man from Boynton Beach has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening a senior federal judge and his wife. The sentencing was carried out by Middle District of Florida Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr., who also imposed a three-year probation period on the perpetrator, Jeziah Guagno. Guagno’s guilty plea stems from his involvement in mailing a handwritten threatening letter to U.S. District Judge Harvey Erwin Schlesinger, 83, who presides over the Middle District of Florida. The incident occurred in May 2021, and Guagno faced … Read more