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Liver Troubles Lead to Landmark $130 Million Judgment Against Real Water

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Real Water, a bottled water company based in Las Vegas, has been ordered to pay nearly $130 million in a jury ruling due to its alleged connection to liver issues. The verdict was handed down after a 10-day trial, where the jury concluded that the consumption of Real Water had led to numerous cases of non-viral hepatitis and liver failure. The lawsuit against Real Water was filed by the Southern Nevada Health District and several individuals who claimed to have suffered health issues after consuming the product. The plaintiffs argued that … Read more

Oklahoma Man Awarded $25 Million After False Accusations in Racist Basketball Announcer Case

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Muskogee County, Oklahoma – A man in Oklahoma has been awarded $25 million by a jury after he was wrongly identified as the announcer who made racist comments during a 2021 broadcast of a girls’ basketball game. The verdict came after Scott Sapulpa sued the state’s largest newspaper for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury in Muskogee County ruled in favor of Sapulpa, granting him $5 million in actual damages and an additional $20 million in punitive damages. Sapulpa’s attorney, Michael Barkett, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the case, stating, … Read more

Sea Girt Police Officer Awarded Over $1.5 Million for Military Service Discrimination Lawsuit

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Sea Girt, New Jersey – A Sea Girt police officer has been awarded over $1.5 million in damages and nearly $600,000 in attorney fees by the Appellate Division. The officer, Kenneth Hagel, claimed that he was denied a promotion and faced discrimination due to his military service obligations with the U.S. Navy Reserve. In 2013, Hagel, who was serving as a full-time patrol officer in Sea Girt, alleged that he was denied the opportunity to apply for the position of sergeant. He filed a lawsuit, known as Hagel v. Sea Girt, in Monmouth County Superior … Read more

$130 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Against Real Water Following Outbreak of Illnesses

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A Las Vegas jury has ruled in favor of five individuals who sued Real Water, awarding them approximately $130 million in damages. The plaintiffs claimed that the company’s product had made them sick. This verdict marks the second case where a jury has awarded a nine-figure sum to individuals suing the bottled water company. Real Water’s product, labeled as “alkalized,” was found to contain a toxic chemical used in rocket fuel. The water was linked to an outbreak of liver illnesses and at least one death. Myles Hunwardsen, the lead plaintiff … Read more