Overturn

10th Circuit Weighs Appeal as Denver Seeks to Overturn $14M Verdict from 2020 Protest Incident

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Denver, Colorado, is the focus of renewed legal scrutiny as the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals considers a contentious $14 million jury verdict linked to police actions during protests in 2020. This verdict, handed down in favor of certain protesters, stemmed from claims of excessive force employed by officers amidst widespread demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd. The case highlights the ongoing tension between law enforcement practices and public protests, particularly in a city that witnessed significant unrest during the summer of 2020. Legal representatives for the city and the involved officer argue that … Read more

Tesla Strikes Back: Seeks to Overturn $243 Million Crash Verdict Amid Autopilot Controversy

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Miami, Florida — The car manufacturer led by Elon Musk is seeking to overturn a recent jury award of $243 million in a wrongful death case tied to a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles. Tesla argues that the outcome was skewed by the inclusion of misleading references to Musk during the trial. The case involved the tragic death of Naibel Benavides, a 22-year-old student who was killed when she was ejected from a Tesla that was reportedly operating in Autopilot mode. While the driver of the vehicle was deemed primarily responsible due to … Read more

Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100,000 Verdict Linked to Michael Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos is seeking to overturn a $100,000 jury verdict that held him liable for aiding disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a high-profile extortion case involving Nike. The verdict arose from a civil lawsuit that claimed Avenatti attempted to extort the sportswear giant but was supported by Geragos’ involvement. In a recent court filing, Geragos argued that the jury’s ruling was flawed and did not accurately reflect the facts of the case. He insists that he played no part in any nefarious activities related to the alleged extortion attempt, … Read more

Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100K Verdict Tied to Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos has requested a California court to dismiss a $100,000 jury verdict that concluded he assisted disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a failed scheme to extort Nike. Geragos claims the awarded damages are legally unsupportable, as they were given without a finding of liability against him. In his motion filed with the court, Geragos argues that awarding damages without establishing any legal responsibility contradicts established legal principles. He is contesting the jury’s decision, which emerged from allegations about Avenatti’s conduct during a high-profile case involving the sportswear giant. … Read more