Orders

Judge Triples Penalty for Alex Murdaugh’s Accomplice, Orders $3.75 Million Payment to Insurance Company in Fraudulent Settlement Case

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Columbia, SC – A significant legal ruling last week has tripled the restitution amount against Cory Fleming, an accomplice of Alex Murdaugh, increasing the payback to a staggering $3.75 million, a court determined. The additional hefty sum arises from attorney fees accrued by Nautilus Insurance Co., a setback to Fleming, who once served as a South Carolina attorney and close associate of Murdaugh, a convicted murderer known for his infamous criminal activities. Fleming came under legal scrutiny after it was revealed that he had aided Murdaugh in misappropriating millions from insurance settlements. Nautilus Insurance, which … Read more

Virginia Court Orders New Trial Over Excluded Employment Evidence in $5 Million Award Case

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RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia appellate court has overturned and sent back for a new trial the $5 million jury award in a malicious prosecution case invoicing a former teacher. The decision was made after it was determined the trial court incorrectly excluded key evidence regarding the plaintiff’s termination from employment, which was central to her claim for lost future income and earning capacity. Kimberly Winters, a former teacher at Loudoun County Public Schools, had won a substantial judgment for damages following her wrongful prosecution and subsequent firing. Winters was accused of having a sexual … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Detention for Isle of Wight Man Found with Over 150 Explosive Devices

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Isle of Wight, Va.— A local man arrested in December on charges involving a large cache of explosive devices has been ordered detained until trial, following a federal judge’s decision to revoke his bond on Tuesday. Brad Spafford, a resident of Isle of Wight, was originally released on bond after his initial arrest by the FBI. However, recent developments led to a reconsideration of his bail status, culminating in the judge’s decision to keep him in custody. Federal authorities have charged Spafford with possession of over 150 homemade explosive devices, discovered at his property. This … Read more

Jury Orders Wabash National to Pay $462 Million After Fatal Trailer Incident, Company Contests Verdict

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St. Louis, MO — Wabash National Corp. is reassessing its legal avenues following a substantial $462 million verdict from a St. Louis jury related to a catastrophic 2019 traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The legal proceedings have centered on the performance of a trailer’s safety equipment manufactured by Wabash. During the traumatic incident, a Volkswagen CC, operated by 30-year-old Taron Tailor with 23-year-old Nicholas Perkins as a passenger, collided into the back of a Wabash-manufactured trailer. According to John Simon, an attorney with the Simon Law Firm based in St. … Read more