Franklin County Jury Awards Family $27 Million After Security Assault Leads to Tragic Death

A Franklin County jury has ruled in favor of the family of Gregory Coleman Jr., awarding them $27 million following his death after an altercation outside a Short North bar in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman, 37, died on September 18, 2022, after being in a coma for two weeks due to injuries sustained in the incident. Ed Hastie, the family’s legal representative, expressed the significance of the verdict, stating it reflects a pursuit of justice. The Coleman family initiated a lawsuit in 2023, targeting the ownership group of the Julep bar, known as I Love High … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million to Family of Gregory Coleman Jr. After Fatal Assault by Security Guards

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has ordered a $27 million verdict in a heartbreaking case tied to the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father deeply involved in his community. Coleman passed away after being attacked by security personnel outside the now-closed Julep Bar in the Short North, an incident that gained significant attention after being recorded and shared widely online. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, held accountable both the bar’s owners and the two security guards involved in the incident, Dwayne Cummings and Chrystian Foster. In 2024, both were found guilty … Read more

Baltimore Secures $152 Million in Opioid Settlement, Enhancing City’s Fight Against Drug Crisis

Baltimore, Maryland, has opted to accept a $152 million settlement from two drug distributors as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the devastating effects of the opioid crisis, a decision that signifies a pragmatic move in light of a complex legal landscape. This amount represents slightly less than the jury’s initial verdict of $266 million delivered late last year, but it contributes to the city’s total recovery of $579.8 million from pharmaceutical companies. The initial jury award came after an extensive seven-week trial against McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, which concluded in 2022. However, Baltimore City … Read more

US Court Upholds $81 Million Ruling Against Boeing in High-Stakes Trade Secrets Dispute

A U.S. court has revived an $81 million judgment against Boeing in a significant trade secrets dispute. The ruling underscores the ongoing legal challenges facing the aerospace giant and reflects the intricate landscape of corporate intellectual property rights. The case centers on allegations that Boeing misappropriated critical trade secrets from a smaller competitor, alleging that the information was vital to developing its aircraft technology. This case highlights the intense competition within the aerospace industry, where proprietary information can be the difference between success and failure. The reinstatement of the award came following a protracted legal … Read more