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Shoregate Towers Owner Seeks to Change Plea in Wake of Legal Battle Over Building Code Violations

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Willowick, Ohio — In a significant turn of events at Willoughby Municipal Court, Lemma Getachew, the owner of Shoregate Towers, has opted to forego a jury trial in favor of a plea change. Court documents released on June 21 reveal that Getachew has requested the court to expedite a hearing to alter his plea, emphasizing his desire to resolve the case promptly. As of now, a date for the hearing has not been set. Getachew’s decision comes ahead of what would have been a trial set for April 15, where he faced 45 criminal charges. … Read more

Reedley Lab Owner Sues City and FDA, Alleges Rights Violations in Wake of Illegal Operation Crackdown

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Reedley, Calif. — A controversy continues to unfold more than a year after government officials unearthed an unauthorized laboratory in Reedley, leading to a complex legal battle. The owner of the lab, David He, also known as Jia Bei Zhu, has initiated a lawsuit against the City of Reedly and the FDA, alleging significant violations of his constitutional rights. This legal action did not catch the city officials off guard. Reedley’s City Manager, Nicole Zieba, commented on the city’s readiness to face these allegations, revealing that He had previously sought a substantial $50 million in … Read more

West End Jewelry Business Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Nanny Cam’ Scandal, Case Continues for Former Owner

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RICHMOND, Va. – Lustre, a jewelry business located in Richmond, Virginia, and its co-owner, Robin Salzberg, have recently reached a settlement in a long-standing lawsuit. The legal battle was initiated by the Salzberg family’s former nanny, Sara Hatch, who had also worked for Lustre. Hatch had sought $5 million in damages, claiming workplace sexual harassment and emotional distress after discovering a hidden camera in the family’s bathroom. The lawsuit was first filed in September 2021, with Hatch initially identified as Jane Doe. However, a judge later ruled that her identity should be revealed. Throughout the … Read more

Connecticut Business Owner Indicted for Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Involving Prize Insurance Business

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NORWALK, Connecticut – A business owner from Norwalk, Connecticut has been indicted on six counts of fraud related to his prize insurance business. Kevin Kolenda, the owner of Hole-In-Won LLC, allegedly defrauded dozens of organizations and individuals out of nearly $1 million. Hole-In-Won provided prize insurance for events such as golf tournaments and fishing contests through its website, claiming to be the most successful prize insurance company in the world. The indictment accuses Kolenda of collecting approximately $850,000 in insurance premiums under false pretenses and failing to pay more than $100,000 in prize costs. The … Read more