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SUNY Professor Wins $2 Million in Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit After Lengthy Legal Battle

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A jury ended a long-standing legal confrontation on Friday, awarding a former professor substantial damages following allegations of pay discrimination at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The case highlighted ongoing concerns about gender disparities in academia. Brenda Nordenstam, an associate professor who brought the lawsuit, originally filed a complaint in 2009, claiming that she was paid less than her male counterparts because of her gender. This, Nordenstam argued, hindered her from progressing to a full professorship as her responsibilities increased, preventing her from keeping up with necessary academic work. The … Read more

County Agrees to $6 Million Settlement Over Protestor Lawsuit Claims

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Phoenix, AZ — Officials in Maricopa County have agreed to a $6 million settlement following a lawsuit brought by protesters alleging misconduct and excessive use of force by local law enforcement. The legal claim stems from incidents that occurred during demonstrations in the summer and the conclusion aims to resolve accusations against the county’s handling of the protests. The plaintiffs, a group of demonstrators participating in protests over social and racial justice issues, claimed that they were subjected to indiscriminate use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and unjust arrests by the police. The lawsuit challenged … Read more

Jury Awards $80 Million to Family of Young Girl Killed in Police Chase-Triggered Crash

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CHICAGO — A Cook County jury has ruled in favor of a grieving family by awarding them nearly $80 million after a tragic car crash that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl during a police chase in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The incident, which occurred on September 2, 2020, resulted in the untimely death of Da’Karia Spicer and left her father, Kevin Spicer, and younger brother, Dhaamir Spicer, with injuries. The city previously denied its involvement in causing the accident but has since accepted full responsibility for it, merely contesting the appropriate compensation amount. … Read more

Chester County Jury Awards $29 Million to Injured Cyclist in Landmark Case Against Plumbing Company

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West Chester, PA — In a decision that resonates well beyond the local community, a Chester County court jury awarded $29 million in damages to a bicyclist seriously injured in a collision with a plumbing company truck. After a weeklong trial in Judge Sarah Black’s courtroom, the substantial sum marks a notable verdict, especially given the county’s history of often favoring defendants in civil lawsuits. The injured party, Heath Wilson, will receive more than $12 million for medical expenses and loss of income, plus about $16 million in punitive damages for enduring pain and suffering. … Read more