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Jury Awards $30 Million to Oilfield Worker, But Legal Changes Threaten Halving Compensation

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A jury in the state of New Mexico has awarded a significant settlement of $30 million to an oilfield worker. However, a state law will cut the worker’s compensation in half. This development has sparked a debate on the impact of state legislation on workers’ rights and fair compensation practices. The oilfield worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly injured while working in the oil and gas industry. The incident resulted in severe physical and financial hardships for the worker. The jury determined that the worker’s injuries were a direct result of negligence … Read more

Judge Reduces St. Paul’s Record Jury Award in Excessive Force Case, Cuts $10 Million to $2.5 Million

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Minneapolis, MN – A federal judge has reduced the record jury award given to the family of Cordale Handy, a man fatally shot by St. Paul police in 2017. The award, initially set at $10 million in compensatory damages, has been decreased to $2.5 million after the city of St. Paul appealed the decision. U.S. District Judge David Doty described the original award as “patently excessive” and argued that it did not align with the limited evidence presented during the trial. Handy, who was under the influence of bath salts at the time of the … Read more

Giuliani Appeals $148 Million Defamation Verdict in Fulton County Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has filed an appeal in the defamation case brought against him by two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. The case revolves around Giuliani’s false allegations that Freeman and Moss were involved in election fraud during the 2020 presidential election. The appeal comes after a jury awarded the women $148 million in damages in a trial held in December 2023. Giuliani’s political advisor, Ted Goodman, expressed gratitude for the judge’s swift consideration of the appeal. However, lawyers for Freeman and Moss are confident … Read more

Major Ghost Gun Manufacturer Agrees to Cease Sales in Maryland and Pay $1.2 Million Settlement

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Baltimore, Maryland has successfully reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the largest maker of “ghost gun” parts, Polymer80. The company has agreed to stop selling their products in Maryland and pay $1.2 million to the city. This victory follows similar successes in D.C. and Los Angeles, where lawsuits have been used to keep ghost guns off the streets. As part of the settlement, Polymer80 is also required to submit regular compliance reports. Federal authorities have identified Polymer80, based in Dayton, Nev., as the leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts, responsible for more than 88 … Read more