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Miami Jury Holds Tesla Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $242.5 Million in Damages

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In Miami, Florida, a federal jury has determined that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a deadly crash in 2019, which involved its Autopilot driver assistance system. This significant legal ruling has culminated in nearly $242.5 million being awarded to the plaintiffs, factoring in both punitive and compensatory damages. The tragic incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The jury attributed two-thirds of the fault to the driver, who was sued separately, while assigning one-third of the blame to Tesla. Notably, neither the driver nor … Read more

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Sheriff’s Deputy in 2020 Police Brutality Demonstration

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Los Angeles, California — A jury recently awarded $2.2 million to a man injured during a 2020 protest against police brutality. Cellin Gluck, who was shot in the face with a less-lethal munition by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, had claimed he and his daughter experienced excessive force while participating in a peaceful demonstration. In its verdict, the jury found LA County liable for Gluck’s injuries and initially determined he was entitled to $3.5 million in damages. Additionally, his daughter received $300,000 for emotional distress inflicted during the incident. However, county attorneys stated that … Read more

Idaho Supreme Court Revives $21 Million Lawsuit Against Pocatello Over Land Access Controversy

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POCATELLO, Idaho — A recent ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court has revived a $21 million lawsuit against the city of Pocatello, alongside private developers involved in the Northgate project. This decision overturns a 2023 dismissal made by District Judge Robert C. Naftz, allowing the lawsuit filed by the Rupp family to move forward. The Supreme Court’s ruling indicated that Judge Naftz failed to adequately consider the city’s motions and did not permit the Rupp family the chance to present their counterarguments. The court expressed concern that the judge’s lack of thorough analysis could have … Read more

Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more