Negligence

Oregon Supreme Court Reduces $20.3 Million Jury Award to $5.3 Million in Landlord Negligence Case

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Portland, Oregon – The Oregon Supreme Court has overturned a jury’s decision to award a Portland man $20.3 million in a lawsuit against his apartment complex. Robert Trebelhorn sued the complex after he injured his knee when it punched through a rotten wooden walkway. The high court deemed the jury’s award to be “grossly excessive” and instead reduced it to about $5.3 million in punitive damages and $300,000 in compensatory damages. State law mandates that 70% of punitive damages go towards crime victims compensation and courthouse funds. The ruling by the Supreme Court reflects a … Read more

Parents’ Negligence Leads to Tragic School Shooting: Family Ignored Warning Signs and Failed to Secure Deadly Weapon

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DETROIT, Mich. — In a tragic incident that unfolded at Oxford High School in Oxford Township, Michigan, four students lost their lives and seven others were injured in a school shooting. The parents of the teenage shooter, Jennifer and James Crumbley, now face charges related to the event. The incident occurred when their 15-year-old son, James, opened fire using a 9 mm Sig Sauer handgun, which had been in his backpack. The gun had been gifted to him by his parents. The Crumbleys did not disclose to the school that their son had access to … Read more

Mother of School Shooter Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter as Tragic Negligence Unveiled

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Oxford, Michigan – In a tragic incident that shocked the nation, a teenager opened fire at his high school, killing four peers and injuring several others. The 17-year-old student pulled a gun from his backpack and carried out the deadly shooting spree. The devastating incident could have been prevented if the backpack had been checked properly, according to prosecutor Karen McDonald. During closing arguments, McDonald revealed that the shooter had left a chilling message in a drawing, which depicted his plan to commit the heinous act. The message pleaded for help, indicating that the shooter … Read more

Landmark Trial: Accusations of Deceit and Negligence Continue in Mother’s Cross-Examination at Oxford High School Shooter’s Case

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PONTIAC, Mich. – The ongoing trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, has entered a crucial phase as the prosecution cross-examines her. Prosecutors have accused Jennifer Crumbley and her husband of purchasing the gun used in the deadly school shooting in November 2021. Closing arguments were presented on Friday afternoon, with the judge informing the jury that they will receive instructions on Monday before starting deliberations. During the cross-examination, Assistant Prosecutor Marc Keast confronted Jennifer Crumbley with contradictions in her previous testimony. Keast suggested that she had been … Read more