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Jury Delivers $2 Million Verdict to Protester Injured by Nonlethal Projectile

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A Seattle jury has awarded more than $2 million to a protester who was injured after being struck in the face by a nonlethal projectile fired by police during civil unrest in 2020. The decision follows a trial that raised significant questions about police use of force during protests against racial injustice. The incident occurred during a series of demonstrations in the summer of 2020, which were ignited by the killing of George Floyd. Protesters gathered in various cities across the country, including Seattle, demanding an end to systemic racism and police brutality. During one … Read more

Filmmaker and Daughter Awarded $3 Million After Deputy’s Projectile Injury at 2020 Protest

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LOS ANGELES — A filmmaker and his daughter have been awarded over $3 million after a jury found Los Angeles County liable for injuries sustained when a sheriff’s deputy shot him with a non-lethal projectile during a protest against police violence in 2020. Cellin Gluck, 67, claimed in a lawsuit that the county and several unnamed deputies were negligent and committed battery, violating both his and his daughter’s civil rights. The jury concluded earlier this month that the deputy, whose identity remains unknown, used excessive force in dealing with the crowd of protesters, resulting in … Read more

Tesla Hit with $243 Million Verdict in Landmark Wrongful Death Case, Shaking Confidence in Autopilot Technology

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Miami, Florida — Tesla Inc. faced a significant setback in a wrongful death lawsuit, with a jury awarding $243 million after a crash involving its Autopilot driver-assistance system in 2019. The Miami federal court decision includes $43 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages. This ruling comes after the company previously declined a $60 million settlement offer. The case hinged on a tragic incident in which a Tesla Model S, using Autopilot, collided with a tractor-trailer on a Florida highway, resulting in the death of passenger Naibel Benavides Leon and serious injuries … Read more

Illinois Jury Awards $17.1 Million to Family after Tragic Birth Injury Claims of Medical Negligence

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An Illinois jury has awarded $17.1 million to the family of an infant who died following serious injuries sustained during childbirth. The jury found both the obstetrician and the women’s health clinic liable for the circumstances that led to the fatal outcome, which occurred nine months after the baby’s birth. The lawsuit highlighted the events surrounding the delivery, which were characterized by complications that led to significant brain injuries for the infant. The jury’s decision underscored the severity of the case, reflecting its implications for medical professionals and patient care protocols in obstetrics. During the … Read more