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$2.1 Billion Verdict: Georgia Man Wins Massive Lawsuit Claiming Roundup Caused His Cancer

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Atlanta, GA — In a landmark decision, Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, has been ordered by a jury to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a Georgia man who claims its widely used Roundup weed killer caused his cancer. The verdict, delivered late Friday in a Georgia courtroom, is one of the highest in ongoing legal battles surrounding the herbicide’s safety. The damages awarded to plaintiff John Barnes total $65 million in compensatory and $2 billion in punitive damages, his attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP and Kline & Specter PC reported. Barnes, … Read more

UNC and N.C. State Face Potential ‘Massive Liability’ as Court Allows Student Fee Lawsuit to Advance

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — In a pivotal legal decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court has allowed a lawsuit involving the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University to go forward, challenging the concept of sovereign immunity in certain contractual agreements with students. This ruling, dated March 21, overturns a previous judgment by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The court’s latest opinion highlighted the presence of an express contract rather than an implied contract as previously considered by lower courts. The essence of this legal dispute centers around whether the universities had formed … Read more

$826 Million Victory: Jury Sides with Seminole Tribe Children in Massive Trust Mismanagement Case Against Major Bank

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – In a landmark decision on Tuesday, a Broward County jury held Wells Fargo liable for mismanagement of a trust fund belonging to the children of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, awarding them a staggering $826 million in damages. The trust, intended for the tribe’s minors, suffered from what the plaintiffs described as poor financial strategies that significantly underperformed, compounded by unauthorized fees. This verdict is noted as one of, if not the largest, financial compensations in the history of Broward County. The trust, known as the Minors Per Capita Payment Trust, … Read more

Over 30,000 Gather as AOC and Sanders Energize Supporters at Massive Rally

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Author Elie Mystal recently appeared on “Morning Joe” to discuss the themes in his latest book, “Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America,” which he claims spotlights legislation that’s detrimental to U.S. society. His perspective is that these laws perpetuate inequalities and hamper social progress, urging a rethink of what are considered cornerstones of the current legal system. Mystal’s commentary aligns with increasing calls for justice reform across the nation. His critiques aim to initiate a broader dialogue on how laws shape societal norms and the everyday lives of citizens. He emphasizes the … Read more