Million

Tesla Strikes Back: Seeks to Overturn $243 Million Crash Verdict Amid Autopilot Controversy

by

Miami, Florida — The car manufacturer led by Elon Musk is seeking to overturn a recent jury award of $243 million in a wrongful death case tied to a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles. Tesla argues that the outcome was skewed by the inclusion of misleading references to Musk during the trial. The case involved the tragic death of Naibel Benavides, a 22-year-old student who was killed when she was ejected from a Tesla that was reportedly operating in Autopilot mode. While the driver of the vehicle was deemed primarily responsible due to … Read more

Colorado Jury Awards $21 Million in Landmark Ski Lift Case, Challenging Resort Liability Protections

by

Crested Butte, Colorado — A jury has awarded $21 million to a 20-year-old woman who was left paralyzed after a fall from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort three years ago. The verdict marks a significant development in liability matters for ski operators. The jury’s decision follows a pivotal ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court, which stated last year that liability waivers do not prevent ski resorts from facing legal action if they violate state laws or regulations. This ruling paved the way for Annie Miller’s lawsuit, potentially changing the landscape for ski-related … Read more

Judge Upholds $4 Million Bail for BMW Driver Charged in Fatal Malibu Crash, Denies Request to Aid Legal Fees

by

LOS ANGELES — A judge in California has declined to reduce the bail for a young man charged in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students. The defendant, Fraser Bohm, 23, faces serious charges, including murder and vehicular manslaughter, stemming from an incident in 2023 in which he is accused of driving recklessly at over 100 miles per hour in Malibu and colliding with the students. During a recent court hearing, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Thomas Rubinson denied a request from Bohm’s attorney, Alan Jackson, to lower his client’s bail from $4 million … Read more

Topgolf Found Liable: Jury Awards Nearly $16 Million After 9-Year-Old’s Injury at Birthday Party

by

HILLSBORO, Ore. — In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury determined that Topgolf was negligent following an incident in which a nine-year-old boy sustained a serious head injury at a birthday party in Hillsboro. The jury awarded the boy’s family nearly $16 million in damages for the incident, which occurred on November 11, 2021. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury reached its verdict, concluding a trial that lasted approximately two weeks. The ruling underscores the grave responsibilities of recreational venues in ensuring the safety of their guests, particularly minors. The injury happened … Read more