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Jury Grants $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Nonlethal Projectile During Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2 million to a protester who was injured during a police brutality demonstration in 2020. The plaintiff, who suffered significant facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy, received $2.2 million in damages. The ruling was handed down after a civil trial that put a spotlight on the use of nonlethal weapons during protests. According to court documents, the incident occurred during a large-scale demonstration amidst heightened tensions over policing practices. The plaintiff, participating peacefully in the protest, was injured by what … Read more

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

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded $2.2 million to a protester who suffered facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a sheriff’s deputy during a police brutality demonstration in May 2020. The incident occurred amid widespread protests across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In its verdict, which was delivered last week, the jury held Los Angeles County accountable for the injuries endured by Cellin Gluck. They initially assessed his damages at $3.5 million and included an additional $300,000 for emotional distress awarded to his daughter who was present … Read more

"Baltimore Jury Shakes Gun Industry with Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory"

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BALTIMORE — A jury in Baltimore delivered a historic verdict of $62 million against Hanover Armory, marking the largest jury award against a gun retailer in U.S. history. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the six-member jury found the gun retailer liable for negligence, specifically due to its sales of ghost gun kits, which have been linked to increasing levels of violence in the city. The decision stemmed from a case brought by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, with representation from Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, Berger Montague, and Brady: United Against Gun Violence. … Read more

"Tesla’s Autopilot Under Fire: Jury Awards $243 Million in Landmark Case Following Fatal Crash"

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MIAMI — A federal jury found Tesla partially liable in a tragic car accident from 2019, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian and severe injuries to another person while the vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode. The jury awarded $43 million in compensatory damages for pain and suffering and an additional $200 million in punitive damages aimed at discouraging future misconduct by the company. This verdict poses a significant challenge for Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, as they work to establish the safety of their self-driving technology among the public, regulators, and … Read more