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Justice Served: Jury Grants $27 Million to Family After Tragic Short North Bar Fatality

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Columbus, Ohio — A jury has awarded $27 million to the family of a man who was fatally shot outside a bar in the Short North neighborhood. The case has drawn attention to issues of security and safety in nightlife areas, particularly in urban settings. The deceased, identified as 36-year-old David Smith, was killed in an altercation that occurred in 2021. His family claimed that the bar where the incident transpired, known for its vibrant nightlife, had insufficient security measures in place to prevent such violence. During the trial, evidence presented included surveillance footage from … Read more

Federal Court Rules Against Technology Vendor, Orders $20 Million in Restitution for Fraudulent Misrepresentation to Fort Collins

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Fort Collins, Colorado—A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision that a technology vendor misled the city in its attempts to secure a contract, ultimately ordering the company to pay nearly $20 million. The ruling follows a protracted legal battle after Fort Collins voters approved municipal broadband in 2017, leading the city to seek a provider for a utility billing system to support its new Internet services. In selecting Open International, LLC as the vendor, Fort Collins soon encountered disputes over responsibility for missed deadlines. Open claimed the city hampered progress by not providing … Read more

Columbus Jury Awards $27 Million in Landmark Verdict Following Fatal Bar Incident Involving Security Guards

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A jury in Franklin County has rendered a $27 million verdict following the tragic death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father who was a cherished member of his community. The case revolves around an incident where Coleman was fatally attacked by two security guards outside Julep Bar in the Short North, an event that was recorded and circulated widely on social media. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, sought accountability from both the bar owners and the security personnel involved, identified as Dwayne Cummings and Chrystian Foster. In 2024, a court found … Read more

Jury Delivers $45 Million Verdict for Marine Left Paralyzed in 2021 Watertown Motorcycle Accident

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Watertown, Connecticut — A jury has awarded $45 million to a former Marine who was left paralyzed following a motorcycle accident in Watertown in 2021, according to statements from his legal team. The verdict was reached after a trial that highlighted the serious injuries sustained by the veteran due to the crash. The 28-year-old plaintiff, who served in the Marine Corps, was involved in an accident that changed his life forever. While details regarding the specifics of the accident are sparse, it has been reported that the crash severely impacted his mobility, leaving him reliant … Read more