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Atlanta Approves $2 Million Settlement for Tasered Protest Students, Declares It “Well-Deserved Justice”

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Atlanta, GA — The Atlanta City Council recently sanctioned a $2 million settlement for students who were shocked with a Taser by police during the protests in 2020. According to the students’ attorney, Chris Stewart, this compensation is justified and should not be seen as a gratuitous award. Stewart emphasized the gravity of the situation and the well-deserved nature of the settlement during a press conference held earlier this week. In another development focusing on conservation efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has adopted an unprecedented measure in the eastern United States to protect … Read more

Ongoing Controversy Over $38 Million Award to Youth Detention Center Abuse Survivor

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Manchester, NH — In a remarkable legal settlement, a victim of abuse at the Youth Development Center in Manchester has been awarded $38 million by a federal jury, sparking continued debate and scrutiny over the handling of abuse allegations in state-run juvenile facilities. This substantial award has highlighted systemic issues and has prompted different stakeholders to weigh in on the ramifications for the state and its responsibility to protect its young wards. The case involves David Meehan, who courageously came forward with claims of severe abuse that he endured as a teenager while at the … Read more

Former Charleston Battery Owner Hit with $4.5 Million Judgment for 2018 Golf Cart Assault

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Charleston County court has confirmed a $4.5 million judgment against former Charleston Battery owner, Eric Bernard Bowman, relating to two instances of vehicular assault in 2018. The lawsuit resolved with Bowman being held liable for significant compensatory and punitive damages. In a detailed evaluation, the jury awarded the plaintiff, Wallace Blair Crosby, $1.8 million in actual damages for the injuries sustained during the incident. Additionally, Bowman faces $2.7 million in punitive damages, a reflection of the jury’s perception of the severity of his actions and intended as a deterrent against … Read more

$68.5 Million Awarded in Philadelphia Construction Death Lawsuit, Highlighting Critical Worker Safety Failures

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia court awarded $68.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a construction worker who died in 2021 after a fall from an unsafe balcony at a luxury dwelling development. The jury found OCF Construction LLC, the project’s general contractor, liable for the worker’s death due to negligence and safety violations. The incident, which took the life of 38-year-old Siarhei Marhunou and left his widow Hanna and their young son grappling with the loss, occurred at a construction site in the Fitler Square neighborhood. The site at 2330 Sansom St. … Read more