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Revamping Jury Pay: A Push to Bridge the Racial Gap in Connecticut’s Jury Pools

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Hartford, CT — Recent discussions around jury summoning reforms in Connecticut have refocused attention on systemic issues within the state’s legal apparatus, particularly regarding disparities in jury pools. Despite past recommendations from a specialized task force aimed at addressing these issues, legislative inertia has persisted, particularly around the vital topic of juror compensation. The task force, previously led by former Chief Justice Robinson, engaged deeply with the process of summoning jurors—a critical step that has proved resistant to improvement. Insights from Harry Weller, a retired senior assistant state’s attorney who co-chaired the committee on 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

Court Upholds $22 Million Verdict Against Battery Maker for Wage Violations, Sets Precedent on Worker Pay for Prep Time

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a $22 million verdict against East Penn Manufacturing Co., affirming the lower court’s decision that the company failed to adequately compensate its hourly workers for all work-related activities, including time spent changing and showering. The federal appeals court, however, denied the U.S. Labor Department’s request for liquidated damages in the case. The trial exposed the company’s attempts to circumvent the fundamental principle that hourly employees should be paid for each hour worked. This ruling reinforces the precedent that … Read more

Former New Haven Sergeant Files Lawsuit Claiming Discrimination, Demands Reinstatement and Back Pay

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New Haven, Connecticut – A former sergeant of the New Haven police force, who claims his dismissal was unjust and tainted by discrimination, is currently fighting to reclaim his job and secure back pay through a lawsuit. The sergeant, whose tenure with the department extended over a decade, alleges that racial biases were central to the decision that prematurely ended his career in law enforcement. The conflict arose following an incident that triggered internal scrutiny. Although specific details of the incident remain under wraps due to legal constraints, it resulted in significant administrative actions, among … Read more