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Landmark $22.5 Million Verdict: James River Church Found Negligent in Student’s Injury on Campus

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Ozark, Missouri – A jury in Christian County has ordered James River Church to pay $22.5 million in damages following a 2019 incident that left a man injured on the church’s campus. Cooper Heishman, a student at James River College, was struck by a car while walking at night along a public access road near the church. The plaintiff argued that the church, which police confirmed owned the roadway, was negligent in failing to provide a sidewalk or adequate lighting. The lawsuit claimed that Heishman, who was 19 at the time, sustained severe and permanent … Read more

Nevada Jury Awards $130 Million in Landmark Lawsuit Against Real Water: A Critical Wake-up Call for Product Safety in the Bottled Water Industry

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A Nevada jury has reached a landmark verdict in a case of negligence and product liability, awarding approximately $130 million in damages to five plaintiffs who suffered liver damage after consuming bottled water marketed by AffinityLifestyles.com Inc. and its Real Water brand. This ruling has significant implications for the bottled water industry, shedding light on the importance of product safety and quality control. The Real Water brand, known for its premium treated ‘alkalized’ drinking water with detoxifying properties, was sold in distinctive blue boxy bottles. Marketed extensively through social media and … Read more

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Conservative Writers, Awarded $1 Million in Damages

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a landmark defamation case, climate scientist Michael Mann emerged victorious on Thursday as a jury ruled in his favor against two conservative writers. The writers, Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn, were found guilty of making false statements about Mann, including accusations of data manipulation and comparisons to a convicted child molester. The jury ordered each writer to pay $1 in compensatory damages to Mann. In addition, Steyn was ordered to pay $1 million and Simberg $1,000 in punitive damages for their malicious intent. The case originated from a blog post and … Read more

Skillz Platform Wins Landmark Case Against AviaGames, Awarded $42.9 Million for Patent Infringement

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San Francisco, California – A jury in Northern California has ruled in favor of mobile gaming company Skillz Platform Inc. after finding rival cash-game developer AviaGames Inc. guilty of patent infringement. The jury concluded that AviaGames infringed six claims in Skillz’s US Patent No. 9,649,564, potentially opening the door for Judge Beth Labson Freeman to triple the damages award. Skillz has been awarded $42.9 million in damages. The verdict is being hailed as a victory for Skillz and a step towards promoting fairness in the gaming industry. Andrew Dahlinghaus, Skillz’s general counsel, expressed his satisfaction … Read more