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Judge Upholds $31 Million Verdict Against Santa Fe Restaurant for Woman’s Severe Injury in Parking Lot Incident

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Santa Fe, NM – A Santa Fe district court judge has upheld a substantial $31 million jury verdict against Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen following a lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered severe injuries in the restaurant’s parking lot. The restaurant, a part of the local Santa Fe Dining Inc. group, faced claims from attorneys for a reduction of the award or a new trial, which were denied. The jury previously awarded Megan Jade Gonzalez $10 million in compensatory damages and an additional $21 million in punitive damages in April, after finding the restaurant liable … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Confirms $5 Million Verdict Against President-elect Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case, Denies Request for New Trial

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NEW YORK — On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a jury’s decision that holds President-elect Donald Trump responsible for the sexual abuse of columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. The court also dismissed Trump’s petition for a retrial, endorsing the original $5 million compensation to Carroll for damages related to defamation and sexual abuse. The trial in 2023 concluded with the jury finding Trump guilty of assaulting Carroll in a dressing room at the upscale Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan. Additionally, the jury ruled that Trump defamed Carroll in … Read more

Judge Upholds $31 Million Verdict in High-Profile Legal Battle Involving Maria’s Business

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Santa Fe, NM — A judge recently upheld a substantial $31 million jury verdict against Maria’s, a well-known local restaurant, dismissing a challenge that sought to overturn the decision. The legal dispute centers around accusations of racial discrimination that supposedly occurred at one of the restaurant’s locations, culminating in a significant financial penalty awarded by the jury. In early 2015, three former employees brought forth allegations against Maria’s, claiming they were subjected to racial discrimination while working at the eatery. These claims led to a bitterly contested trial that spotlighted the restaurant’s workplace practices and … Read more

Orlando Nurse Triumphs in Court, Wins $2.3 Million Verdict After Rejecting Initial $50K Settlement in Auto Accident Case

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Orlando, Florida – A pediatric nurse from Orlando was awarded $2.3 million by an Orange County jury after rejecting a $50,000 settlement offer from her auto insurer, Progressive American Insurance Company. The substantial award followed a 2021 car accident that resulted in severe, life-altering injuries for the nurse, Mary Alderman. Alderman, 41, suffered extensive injuries when her vehicle was struck by an underinsured motorist, identified as Lynda Cypher Meuhausen. The collision occurred as Meuhausen attempted to maneuver between lanes, failing to notice that traffic ahead had stopped. The impact of the crash inflicted permanent damage … Read more