Overturns

Dane County Judge Overturns Controversial Act 10, Shifts Labor Landscape

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Madison, WI — A Dane County judge has issued a ruling to strike down Act 10, a Wisconsin law that significantly limited collective bargaining rights for most public workers. This decision marks a major shift in the ongoing battle over union rights in the state. Passed in 2011, Act 10 was a centerpiece of former Governor Scott Walker’s administration. The law faced immediate opposition, inciting large protests and sparking a national debate over union rights. Designed to address a $3.6 billion budget shortfall, the law curtailed collective bargaining for most public sector workers, including teachers … Read more

Court Overturns Verdict in Bicycle Accident Insurance Case, Questions Charges as Customary and Reasonable

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Detroit, Mich. — In a recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, a bid by Rhonda Fountain to secure personal protection insurance (PIP) benefits for knee injuries sustained in a bicycle accident was partially overturned. The court ruled that Fountain failed to prove the reasonableness of the rates charged for her medical services, a necessary criterion under Michigan’s no-fault insurance act. Fountain, who was struck by a vehicle while cycling on Telegraph Road near 8 Mile Road, received an initial diagnosis of a fractured left knee on the day of the accident. She sought … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Overturns $1.7 Billion Verdict Against Ford, Orders New Trial in Fatal Truck Rollover Case

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Atlanta, GA — A staggering $1.7 billion verdict against Ford Motor Co. has been overturned by the Georgia Court of Appeals, prompting a new trial in the tragic case involving a fatal rollover of a “Super Duty” truck that killed a Georgia couple. This decision nullifies what had been the largest jury award in the state’s history. The appellate judges found that a Gwinnett County judge had inappropriately sanctioned Ford during the initial trial, thereby crippling Ford’s ability to defend itself in a subsequent 2022 trial. This earlier trial had concluded with a jury blaming … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Orders Retrial in Ford Case, Overturns Record $1.7 Billion Verdict Over Vehicle Safety Dispute

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Atlanta, GA — The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned a record $1.7 billion jury verdict against automobile giant Ford, previously awarded in a wrongful death case involving a rollover accident that killed Melvin and Voncile Hill. The court has ordered a new trial, citing procedural errors and excessive sanctions which limited Ford’s defense during the initial proceedings. The decision, announced on November 1, was met with mixed reactions. Ford representatives welcomed the decision, expressing confidence in the integrity of their Super Duty trucks and indicating their readiness to contest the allegations in a forthcoming retrial. … Read more