Massachusetts

Jury Deliberates Fate of Massachusetts Woman Accused of Murdering Police Officer Boyfriend

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DEDHAM, Mass. — As the highly anticipated murder trial of Karen Read enters its fourth day of jury deliberations, the courtroom remains fraught with tension and anticipation. Read, 44, from Mansfield, stands accused of the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, under circumstances that have drawn extensive public and media scrutiny. The accusations allege that Read fatally struck O’Keefe with her vehicle and then left him in the snowy conditions outside a colleague’s home in Canton, where they had both attended a gathering. Her defense, however, contends that Read has … Read more

Uber and Lyft Agree to $175 Million Settlement with Massachusetts, Commit to Hourly Minimum Pay and Employee Benefits for Drivers

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BOSTON — Uber Technologies and Lyft have settled a lawsuit with the Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, agreeing on Thursday to upgrade their drivers’ compensation and benefits in a significant shift away from their traditional business models. The companies will now implement a $32.50 hourly minimum wage for their Massachusetts drivers and will pay a combined $175 million to resolve claims they had misclassified workers as independent contractors. Under the terms of this landmark agreement, the rideshare giants will also introduce new benefits for drivers including paid sick leave, accident insurance, and healthcare stipends. … Read more

Deliberations Continue Without Verdict in Massachusetts Trial of Woman Accused of Killing Police Officer Boyfriend

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DEDHAM, Mass. — After more than eight hours of deliberation spanning two days, a jury has yet to reach a verdict in the trial of Karen Read, a 44-year-old Massachusetts woman accused of the fatal 2022 incident involving her boyfriend, a Boston police officer. The deliberations will continue Thursday morning at Norfolk Superior Court. Read, who works as a financial analyst and college professor, faces charges of second-degree murder among other allegations. She pleaded not guilty, asserting that her indictment was the result of a police conspiracy intended to frame her. “There is no case … Read more

Massachusetts Business Awarded $160,000 in Lawsuit Against High-Tech Woodworking Machine Manufacturer

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A federal jury in Georgia has ruled that a manufacturer of a cutting-edge woodworking machine is responsible for breaching warranty obligations to the buyer of the device. The jury awarded a substantial sum of nearly $160,000 to a Massachusetts business that had previously claimed damages. The Massachusetts business filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, accusing them of failing to live up to their warranty duties for the high-tech woodworking machine. After careful deliberation, the jury sided with the plaintiff, ultimately holding the manufacturer accountable for the alleged breach. During the trial, the … Read more