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Infinity Insurance Files Suit Against Former Law Firm Over $36.4 Million Jury Verdict Mishap

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Chatsworth, California, is at the center of a legal dispute involving Infinity Insurance Co. and a law firm previously representing a defendant in a highly publicized personal injury case. A local jury recently awarded a substantial $36.4 million to a motorist, which has prompted Infinity to accuse its legal representation of significant errors during the proceedings. This unfolding controversy is further complicated by the dissolution of the law firm Ford, Walker, Haggerty, & Behar LLP on June 30. Following this dissolution, a link on their website now directs clients to Behar Gibbs Savage Paulson LLP, … Read more

Nevada Challenges $4.3 Million Verdict Over Inadequate Dental Care of Former Inmate Linked to Molotov Cocktail Incident

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The state is contesting a $4.3 million jury verdict awarded to a former inmate who asserted he was denied necessary dental care during his incarceration. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office filed an appeal on July 21, seeking to overturn the decision rendered in June by a federal jury in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The lawsuit was brought forth by Nicolai Mork, who was released from Stewart Conservation Camp approximately four years ago. Mork alleged that for over a year, he suffered from a bacterial infection in his mouth without … Read more

Jury Slaps Gawker Media with $25 Million in Punitive Damages, Reinforcing the Consequences of Privacy Violations

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A jury has awarded a total of $25 million in punitive damages against Gawker Media and its owner, following a previous judgment of $115 million related to the publication of a private sex tape featuring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea. The jury announced its decision on Monday, reiterating its stance against the media company for what it deemed reckless behavior. The punitive damages breakdown includes $15 million directed at Gawker Media and $10 million for its owner. This hefty award underscores the jury’s intent to impose severe … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million in Tragic Bar Security Death Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has granted a $27 million verdict in a poignant case centered on the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father and active community member. The decision followed a tragic incident involving Coleman, who died after being assaulted outside the now-closed Julep Bar in Columbus’s Short North neighborhood. Coleman was fatally struck by security guards outside the bar, an event captured on video that circulated widely on social media. The assault occurred on Labor Day in 2022 when police were called to the bar around 2:30 a.m. Officers … Read more