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$10.3 Million Verdict Delivered in Fatal Jacksonville DUI Case: Parents of 21-Year-Old Victim Seek Justice

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Jacksonville, Florida — A civil jury awarded $10.3 million in compensatory damages Wednesday to the parents of a 21-year-old woman who died in a head-on collision earlier this year. The proceedings followed the fatal crash involving Ramon Cerda, who had been drinking before the incident. The jury granted $5 million each to Monique and John Behr for the loss of their daughter Nell Behr, who was killed in January 2023. Cerda has admitted fault in the incident and pled guilty to DUI manslaughter, resulting in a 12-year prison sentence. Though the bar where Cerda drank, … Read more

Oregon Jury Hands $50 Million Verdict to Wildfire Survivors, Holding PacifiCorp Accountable for 2020 Fires

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Portland, Oregon — A Multnomah County jury has awarded approximately $50 million to ten survivors of the devastating Labor Day wildfires that swept across Oregon in 2020, marking a significant legal victory against PacifiCorp, an electric utility company. This ruling adds to a series of verdicts that have collectively imposed more than $385 million in damages on the company, stemming from its alleged negligence during extreme fire conditions. The recent jury decision follows a 2023 class-action verdict that determined PacifiCorp failed to adequately shut off power, which contributed to the outbreak of four major wildfires. … Read more

Jury Awards $10.3 Million to Family of Jacksonville Woman Killed by Drunk Driver

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A jury in Duval County awarded $10.3 million in damages to the parents of a 21-year-old woman who was killed in a vehicular crash involving a drunk driver. The incident occurred on January 14, 2023, when Nell Marie Behr lost her life in a collision that has since drawn significant attention due to its tragic implications. Nell had recently graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville, just days before the fatal crash. She was struck by Ramon Cerda, who was reportedly driving under the influence after leaving a bar in Jacksonville. The … Read more

California Prosecutor Receives $3 Million Verdict After Claiming Forced Exit from Role

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A jury has awarded $3 million to a California prosecutor who alleged she was compelled to resign from her position due to a hostile work environment. This verdict reflects a growing concern over workplace conditions and gender-related issues within the legal field. The case revolved around Michelle H., a former deputy district attorney in El Dorado County, who contended that her departure from the office was necessitated by ongoing harassment and retaliation. Throughout the course of the trial, she provided testimonies describing a toxic workplace culture that included discrimination. According to evidence … Read more