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New Mexico State University Reaches $1 Million Settlement in Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Mandates Consent Training for Students

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A student’s lawsuit against New Mexico State University, claiming sexual assault in 2022, has reached a resolution with the university agreeing to a $1 million settlement. This decision, made by the NMSU Board of Regents, prevents the case from going to trial. The lawsuit contended that the university failed to take necessary steps to avert the assault, allowing the accused student to continue attending classes while delaying an investigation into the allegations. The plaintiff argued that the university’s inaction not only compounded her trauma but also jeopardized the safety of other … Read more

Mother of Murdered Teen Fights for Justice, Files New Lawsuit for $700 Million Award Against Killer and Associates

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Georgetown, South Carolina — Dawn Marie Pleckan, mother of the late Brittanee Drexel, is pursuing additional legal action in an ongoing effort to claim part of the $700 million jury award she received after a significant court verdict in February. This latest lawsuit targets Raymond Moody, who is currently serving a life sentence for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of 17-year-old Drexel at the Pole Yard boat landing back in 2009. Pleckan’s initial lawsuit against Moody resulted in a staggering award that includes $200 million in actual damages and $500 million in punitive damages for … Read more

Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged in Disgraced Prosecutor’s Scandal

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A jury in Detroit awarded nearly $60 million to a man who alleged that a former Michigan prosecutor and a state police officer violated his civil rights while pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. Sean MacMaster’s case was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general, but the trial revealed troubling misconduct by those in power. The verdict included $33 million for lost wages, emotional distress, and damage to his reputation, along with $25 million in punitive damages for actions deemed malicious and reckless. MacMaster’s attorney, Josh Blanchard, expressed relief, stating that the jury recognized the pain … Read more

$3 Million Verdict: Wedding Photographer’s Sidewalk Slip Sparks Larger Debate on L.A.’s Infrastructure Liability

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded a wedding photographer $3 million following a serious injury sustained from a damaged sidewalk in Woodland Hills nearly four years ago. Payman Heravi’s emotional response to the verdict reflected the ongoing challenges he faces due to the accident. In December 2019, Heravi was walking along Ventura Boulevard when he tripped over a significant uplift in the sidewalk while checking his phone. The fall left him with lasting damage to his left arm, rendering it less functional and causing ongoing pain that has hampered his ability to work as … Read more