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Macomb County to Pay $250,000 to Former Sergeant Following Retaliation Verdict

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Detroit, MI – A former Macomb County Sheriff’s sergeant, James Stanley, will soon receive a $250,000 payout following a decision by a federal appeals court. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati upheld the jury’s verdict that Stanley’s First Amendment right to freedom of speech had been violated through retaliation stemming from his support for a political opponent of Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. The conflict dates back to the 2012 election when Stanley supported Wickersham’s rival. This led to a series of punitive measures against Stanley, culminating in his demotion. Although an arbitrator later reversed … Read more

Jury Orders Phillips 66 to Pay Propel Fuels a Staggering $604.9 Million in Trade Secret Clash

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San Francisco, CA — A San Francisco jury has awarded Propel Fuels a staggering $604.9 million in damages, finding that Phillips 66 misappropriated trade secrets from the clean fuel company, a substantial victory for Propel in a legal battle over proprietary technology. The verdict came after intense scrutiny over Phillips 66’s use of confidential information that Propel alleges was critical to its proprietary fuel formulation method—a blend aimed at reducing emissions. According to court documents, the violation centered around Phillips 66’s unauthorized use of this unique fuel technology after the two companies had discussed potential … Read more

Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $15 Million in Mesothelioma Case Linked to Baby Powder

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Bridgeport, CT — In a recent legal ruling, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $15 million in compensatory damages to a plaintiff who claimed its talcum powder caused his mesothelioma. The decision was reached after a month-long trial in the Bridgeport Judicial District Court. Evan Plotkin, 64, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2021, is at the center of this case marking another significant verdict against the pharmaceutical giant. The jury, addressing the claims against Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, also found punitive conduct by the company, which will lead to further determinations … Read more

Toy Company Ordered to Pay $71.5 Million for Infringing on Teen Pop Group OMG Girlz’s Identity

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New York — In a landmark decision, the California-based toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages after a federal jury found the company guilty of infringing upon the intellectual property of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The lawsuit centered on the similarities between the band’s name and likeness and MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” line of dolls. The court ruled in favor of OMG Girlz, as well as their affiliates, including Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris and rapper Chris “T.I.” Harris, marking the culmination of a protracted legal struggle … Read more