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Sea Girt Police Officer Awarded Over $1.5 Million for Military Service Discrimination Lawsuit

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Sea Girt, New Jersey – A Sea Girt police officer has been awarded over $1.5 million in damages and nearly $600,000 in attorney fees by the Appellate Division. The officer, Kenneth Hagel, claimed that he was denied a promotion and faced discrimination due to his military service obligations with the U.S. Navy Reserve. In 2013, Hagel, who was serving as a full-time patrol officer in Sea Girt, alleged that he was denied the opportunity to apply for the position of sergeant. He filed a lawsuit, known as Hagel v. Sea Girt, in Monmouth County Superior … Read more

From Navy Officer to Legal Expert: How Won Thrives on Creative Problem-Solving in Mass Tort & Product Liability Cases

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Won, an accomplished attorney based in San Diego, California, has garnered a reputation for offering innovative solutions to intricate problems. Motivated by a deep-rooted desire to assist others, he found his true calling in the multifaceted nature of the legal profession. Providing a reliable source of advice and answers, he embodies a sense of confidence and steadfastness that inspires reassurance in his clients. Before embarking on his legal career, Won obtained a master’s degree in international relations and served in the U.S. Navy. During his time as a Surface Warfare Officer, he honed his skills … Read more

New Jersey State Ordered to Pay $10 Million for Forcing Correctional Officer with Multiple Sclerosis to Resign

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Hamilton, New Jersey – A state appeals court has upheld a lower court’s order for the state of New Jersey to pay $10 million in punitive damages to a former Juvenile Justice Commission correctional officer. The officer, Shelley Pritchett, was forced to resign in 2011 due to her multiple sclerosis. The three-judge panel agreed with the Mercer County jury’s decision in a 2017 trial, stating that the supervisors who pushed Pritchett into early retirement acted reprehensibly. Pritchett had sued the state for discrimination, accusing her bosses of violating the state Law Against Discrimination by failing … Read more

Woman on Trial for Fatally Shooting Pea Ridge Police Officer Faces Death Penalty

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BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the trial of Shawna Cash, a 24-year-old woman accused of killing a police officer in Pea Ridge. Cash is facing the death penalty and is charged with capital murder, fleeing, two counts of aggravated assault, and obstructing governmental charges. The case revolves around the tragic death of a Pea Ridge police officer, whose life was cut short in the line of duty. The trial will determine whether Cash is guilty of these alleged crimes and what consequences she will face as a result. … Read more