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$205 Million Verdict in Tragic Amusement Park Death: Jury Holds Glenwood Caverns and Ride Manufacturer Accountable

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GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. — A jury has awarded over $200 million to the family of a six-year-old girl who tragically died in a fall from a ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in 2021. The family had filed a wrongful death suit in October of that year, and the jury reached a verdict on Friday, determining that the family would receive $205 million. The lawsuit targeted both Glenwood Caverns Holdings, LLC, the parent company of the amusement park, and the ride’s manufacturer, Soaring Eagle, Inc. Wongel Estifanos fell 110 feet from the Haunted Mine Drop … Read more

Dunseith RV Manufacturer Files $2 Billion Lawsuit Against North Dakota Officials over Alleged Corruption and Concealment

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DUNSEITH, N.D. — A Dunseith recreational vehicle manufacturer has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming nearly $2 billion in damages against five current and former officials from the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The lawsuit alleges a prolonged effort involving deception and abuse of power that led to the violation of his rights as he tried to rehabilitate a facility steeped in legal and operational complexities. The 242-page complaint was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in North Dakota by Charles Hoefer, the owner of Hoefer Group LLC, who is seeking a jury trial. … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $2.1 Billion in Landmark Case Against Weedkiller Manufacturer Over Cancer Claims

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Atlanta, Georgia — In a landmark legal decision, a Georgia jury has awarded nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who claimed a widely used weedkiller caused his cancer. This verdict marks one of the largest financial penalties ever imposed on Monsanto, a company now under the umbrella of Bayer, the German pharmaceutical giant, in ongoing litigation that links its flagship product, Roundup, to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The plaintiff, Georgia homeowner John Barnes, had reportedly used Roundup from 1999 until 2019. He was diagnosed with cancer in March 2020, setting the stage for a high-stakes … Read more

Orlando Jury Decides on $310M Payout to Family After Manufacturer No-Shows in Court Over Teen’s Fatal Ride Accident

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Orlando, Fla. — In a landmark decision, a jury in Orlando awarded $310 million to the grieving parents of a teenager who tragically lost his life due to an amusement ride malfunction. The manufacturer, who failed to make a court appearance, was found directly liable for the incident. The devastating event unfolded in 2018 when the young teen, merely 14-years-old, succumbed to fatal injuries after being ejected from a ride known for its thrilling experience. This shocking outcome led his parents to file a lawsuit against the ride’s manufacturer, seeking justice for their immense loss. … Read more