California Court Partially Dismisses Suit Against Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist in Fatal Crash Case

Alhambra, California – A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has made a significant ruling in a wrongful death lawsuit against former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, dismissing substantial claims of “despicable and willful” misconduct. The suit stemmed from a tragic incident last March when Klinghoffer’s vehicle struck and killed Israel Sanchez in a crosswalk. During the hearing on Friday, Judge Ian C. Fusselman found that the plaintiff, Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of the deceased, was unable to provide sufficient evidence that Klinghoffer’s behavior reached the level of maliciousness required to claim punitive … Read more

York County Jury Awards Unprecedented $23.87M in Medical Malpractice Case After Man Left Partially Paralyzed

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — In what has been described as a landmark ruling, a York County jury awarded a staggering $23.87 million to James Spangler, a 58-year-old man from Manchester, Pennsylvania, marking the largest medical malpractice payout in the history of the county. The verdict surpassed the previous record by more than triple, underscoring the severity of the errors made during a spinal surgery that left Spangler with severe disabilities. In October 2019, Spangler checked into WellSpan York Hospital seeking relief from spinal stenosis, a painful condition that affects the spine. The procedure he underwent, … Read more

Jury Exonerates Parents of 2018 Santa Fe High School Shooter, Holds Online Ammo Seller Partially Liable

GALVESTON, Texas — A Texas jury ruled that the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who carried out the deadly 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, are not financially liable for the tragedy that left 10 dead. The deliberations concluded a civil trial that scrutinized the alleged negligence in securing firearms and failure to address mental health issues. The legal action, originating from the families of the victims, demanded accountability from Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos, accusing them of not preventing their son from accessing the firearms used in the event. While the jury assigned the … Read more

Jury’s Multimillion-Dollar Verdict Against White Nationalists in Charlottesville Case Partially Restored by Appeals Court

RICHMONd, Va. — Four years following the tumultuous and violent 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, justice has been sought through a pivotal legal battle. Recently, a federal jury determined leaders and groups associated with the white nationalist movement are liable for over $26 million in damages, acknowledging the physical and emotional harm inflicted on several individuals. This substantial judgment captured headlines mostly for its punitive damage component initially set at $24 million. However, this figure was later reduced significantly by a judge to only $350,000 shared among eight plaintiffs. In a turn of … Read more