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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Appeals $1.125 Million Wrongful Termination Verdict, Seeks Trial Do-Over

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — After a jury awarded Dr. Misty Blanchette Porter $1.125 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit against Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), the medical center is seeking another opportunity to contest the ruling. The verdict followed a lengthy trial that took place over 14 days this spring. DHMC, along with its parent organization Dartmouth Health, has formally requested that U.S. District Judge Kevin J. Doyle either modify the judgment or grant a new trial. The jury’s decision came after deliberating for over 20 hours. Dr. Porter claimed she was unlawfully dismissed in 2017 … Read more

Cici’s Ownership Showdown: $46 Million Legal Victory Highlights Bitter Family Feud in Pizza Empire

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Fort Worth, Texas – A lengthy legal battle has unfolded between the owners of Cici’s, a popular pizza chain, as two cousins who once collaborated to revive the company face off in court. After 18 months of disputes, a jury has awarded $46 million to Gala Capital Partners, led by Anand Gala, following claims that his cousin, Sunil Dharod, forced him out of leadership after their acquisition of the company. The dispute highlights the complexities of the partnership, which was established during Cici’s bankruptcy proceedings. Gala Capital and SSCP Management, controlled by Dharod, purchased the … Read more

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s $63.5 Million Jury Award Appeal Falls Short

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Miami, Florida – Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has encountered a setback in his legal battles, as an appeals court recently upheld a $63.5 million jury verdict against him. This verdict arose from a lawsuit involving developer Francisco “Pepe” Diaz and alleged misconduct relating to a South Beach project. The lawsuit centered on claims that Carollo improperly interfered with Diaz’s development agreement, which was intended to revitalize a section of the neighborhood. Jurors determined that Carollo’s actions were not only excessive but also damaging to Diaz’s business interests. This verdict has been described as one of … Read more

Cousin Clash: Dallas Jury Awards $46 Million in High-Stakes Cicis Pizza Legal Battle

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DALLAS — A Dallas County jury awarded $46 million to a plaintiff in a family business feud over Cicis Pizza after a week filled with emotional testimony. The case centered on a conflict between cousins Anand Gala and Sunil Dharod, prompting jurors to deliberate for five hours before reaching their decision. Gala, alongside his company Gala Capital Partners Cici’s, argued that he had been wronged by Dharod after their partnership deteriorated. The jury favored Gala, but the defense plans to contest whether Gala can recover on both of his claims for breach of contract and … Read more