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Mobile County Man Secures $6 Million Award Following 2022 Tractor Trailer Collision

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MOBILE, Ala. — A jury in Mobile County has delivered a $6 million verdict to a man injured in a collision involving a tractor-trailer in 2022. The decision came after a trial that highlighted the severe impact the crash had on the victim’s life and well-being. The incident occurred when the plaintiff, identified as Edward Brown, was struck by a large commercial vehicle while traveling on a local highway. Testimonies during the trial revealed that Brown suffered significant physical injuries and emotional distress as a result of the crash. Medical records presented to the court … Read more

New Jersey Man Seeks $2 Million in Lawsuit Against Walmart Following Devastating Slip-and-Fall Incident

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Suffern, New York — A New Jersey man has rejected a $75,000 settlement offer from Walmart and is now pursuing over $2 million in damages following a severe slip-and-fall incident within the store. Ramon W. Camilo filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday, claiming that on July 26, 2024, he slipped on a “manhole-sized puddle of light brown liquid” in the self-checkout area of the Suffern Walmart. According to his attorneys, the fall resulted in catastrophic back and spinal injuries that necessitated lumbar fusion surgery. Walmart’s legal team reached out to Camilo five days … Read more

Retrial Scheduled for Man Accused in Fatal McDonald’s Stabbing After Jury Deadlocks

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SAN DIEGO – A new trial date has been set for a man accused of murder following a mistrial in a stabbing case at a local McDonald’s. Armando Manuel Parras, 33, appeared before San Diego Superior Court Judge David Berry, who has rescheduled the trial to August 5, vacating an earlier date of June 18. The mistrial was declared after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision regarding the stabbing death of 44-year-old Joshua Goodman, which occurred on August 30, 2023. The jury deliberated for four days, ultimately deadlocking with an 11-to-1 split. It remains … Read more

Justice Served: Franklinton Man Found Guilty of Multiple Child Sex Crimes, Faces Life Sentence

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Franklinton, La. — A Washington Parish jury found 56-year-old Shannon Polkey guilty on May 22, 2025, after deliberations lasting just over an hour. Polkey was convicted on multiple counts, including two instances of first-degree rape involving children under 13, one count of sexual battery against a child under 13, and failing to register as a sex offender. The trial unfolded over four days, with Judge William H. Burris presiding. Assistant District Attorneys Zachary Popovich and Casey Allen, representing the Special Victims Unit, led the prosecution. Capt. Corbet Hunt of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office served … Read more