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Kansas Jury Awards $11 Million to Paralyzed Man in Kubota Skid Steer Lawsuit

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TOPEKA, Kansas — A Kansas jury has awarded over $11 million to a man who was paralyzed after his shoulder became caught in a grapple attachment while riding on the front of a Kubota skid steer. Kolton Kincaid, who was 17 years old at the time and working part-time for a farm service company, filed a lawsuit against Kubota Tractor Corp. in 2013, claiming that there was no warning sticker on the skid steer regarding the danger. Court records reveal that the incident occurred when Kincaid was riding on the outside of the skid steer … Read more

Guild Mortgage Seeks $10.7 Million in Lawsuit Against Former Employees Accused of Poaching

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Mortgage lender Guild Mortgage has filed a petition in a district court in Washington to confirm a $10.7 million arbitration award against three former employees accused of poaching. The employees, Christopher Flowers, Cory Flynn, and Lisa Jolliffe, allegedly diverted Guild’s customers and employees when they joined rival company CrossCountry Mortgage. Guild claims the group stole significant amounts of information, recruited its employees, and created confusion among its customers. The lender has asserted claims for breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, and tortious interference. The case began in August 2021 when Guild filed … Read more

Todd and Julie Chrisley Receive $1 Million Settlement in Lawsuit Alleging Misconduct in Georgia Tax Investigation

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Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been awarded a $1 million settlement in a lawsuit against a Georgia tax official. The couple sued the official for investigating what they called “bogus” claims about them. Their attorney, Alex Little, described the settlement as “encouraging.” He also noted that it is unusual for one arm of the government to pay money to defendants while another arm is fighting to keep them in jail. This is in reference to Todd and Julie’s ongoing prison sentences for bank fraud and tax … Read more

Vallejo Settles $5 Million Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of Willie McCoy at Taco Bell Drive-Through

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VALLEJO, Calif. – The City of Vallejo has reached a $5 million settlement in the lawsuit filed by the family of Willie McCoy. McCoy, a 20-year-old rapper, was shot and killed by six officers from the Vallejo Police Department at a Taco Bell drive-through in 2019. The incident gained attention when officers fired 55 shots at McCoy, who was sleeping in a silver Mercedes. The officers involved claimed they acted reasonably, but footage from body cameras showed no visible gun. McCoy’s family attorney, Melissa Nold, expressed her disappointment with the settlement, stating that money does … Read more