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Owner of $3 Million Yacht Awarded $300,000 After Viral Boat Ramp Mishap

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CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. – A jury in Camden County awarded $300,000 in damages to the owner of a 60-foot yacht that was damaged in a mishap at a boat ramp at the Lake of the Ozarks. The incident was captured in a viral video that has garnered over 1.5 million views on YouTube. The owner, Haulin Fass LLC of Labadie, filed a lawsuit against Iguana Watersports of Boonville following the June 2019 incident. The yacht, a Cruiser Yachts’ Cantius 60 Flybridge valued at $3 million, fell off a flatbed trailer while being transported by a … Read more

Hershey’s Tangled in Legal Battle Following Alleged Deceptive Halloween Candy Packaging Worth $5 Million

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Hershey, Pennsylvania – A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against Hershey, the famous chocolate company, over allegations of “misleading” packaging of its Reese’s Halloween candy. The lawsuit claims that the packaging of the candy is misleading to consumers, as it gives the impression that there is more chocolate and peanut butter inside than there actually is. The lawsuit, filed by a consumer in Pennsylvania, accuses Hershey of violating state laws on deceptive trade practices and false advertising. The plaintiff argues that the packaging of Reese’s Halloween candy is specifically designed to give the impression … Read more

Former Santé Ventures Marketing Director Faces Dilemma: Settle for Fraction of $1.5 Million Verdict or Prepare for New Damages Trial

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Austin, Texas – A former marketing director for Santé Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has been faced with a difficult decision after winning a $1.5 million jury verdict over unpaid bonuses. Youngjoo Rhee must now choose between accepting a fraction of the awarded amount or preparing for a new trial to seek further damages. During the trial, evidence revealed that Rhee was entitled to a $750,000 bonus based on her successful efforts to secure a $75 million investment from a pension fund. However, she was only paid a bonus of $300,000, according to Judge … Read more

Sarasota County Judge Dismisses Allegations of Juror Misconduct, Upholding $261 Million Damages Award to Kowalski Family Against All Children’s Hospital

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Sarasota County, Florida – A judge in Sarasota County has dismissed allegations of juror misconduct in a civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The hospital claimed that the misconduct was grounds for a new trial after a $261 million damages award was issued. Judge Hunter Carroll made the ruling after questioning jury foreman Paul Lengyel. The hospital’s attorneys had accused Lengyel of multiple instances of misconduct, including bias against their client and conducting his own research into the case. Lengyel was part of a six-person jury that found All Children’s Hospital guilty of … Read more