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North Carolina Attorney General Files $200 Million Lawsuit to Restore Crucial Infrastructure Funding Amid Federal Cuts

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Leland, N.C. — The North Carolina Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, is taking legal action against the federal government in response to significant funding losses experienced by over 60 local entities in the state. This follows the abrupt suspension of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in April, leaving many communities in a financial bind. Among those affected is the Town of Leland, which reports a loss of more than $1.1 million. This funding was previously allocated to relocate a sewer lift station away from Sturgeon Creek, a project vital for environmental protection and … Read more

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Victim of Infant Abuse After State Failed to Act

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A jury has awarded $11.2 million to Seraphina “Sera” Wilson, who suffered severe abuse as an infant in 2009, resulting in permanent blindness and traumatic brain injuries. The civil trial concluded that the State of Montana failed to adequately investigate prior reports of child abuse associated with Sera’s case. The jury delivered its verdict on Monday, stemming from a tragic incident that took place in February 2009, during which Sera was brutally attacked by her father’s live-in girlfriend, Alicia Hocter. At just six months old, Sera sustained life-altering injuries that necessitate … Read more

Montana Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Girl Left Blind by Childhood Abuse, Holding State Agency Accountable for Negligence

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Cascade County jury has awarded $11.2 million to 16-year-old Seraphina Wilson, who suffered severe injuries as an infant due to a violent incident in her home. This ruling stems from the jury’s conclusion that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) failed to take sufficient action during a prior abuse investigation. The case against the state was already established in a previous ruling, where a Cascade County judge determined negligence on the part of the DPHHS in 2021. The jury’s verdict reinforces the need for accountability when … Read more

Jury Delivers $11.2 Million Verdict in Landmark Child Abuse Case Amid State Agency Negligence

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In Helena, Montana, a jury has awarded $11.2 million to a victim of child abuse in a case involving negligence by the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). This landmark decision highlights systemic failures in child welfare services and raises questions about accountability in the state’s protective measures for vulnerable children. The case centered around a child who suffered abuse that was reportedly overlooked by DPHHS. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that the agency failed to respond adequately to warning signs, leaving the child at risk and leading to long-term psychological … Read more