Insurer Exempt from Paying Multimillion-Dollar Jury Verdict in Construction Lawsuit

New York — A New York state appeals court recently ruled in favor of an insurance company, relieving it from covering a multi-million award stemming from a construction dispute associated with a luxury condominium project. This pivotal decision underscores the intricate distinctions often contained within commercial insurance policies regarding what liabilities are effectively covered. The lawsuit originated from project disputes where the contractor, BuildItRight Inc. (fictitious name), faced litigation brought on by the condominium developers, alleging construction deficiencies that led to substantial water damage in the newly built luxury condos. The resulting jury trial led … Read more

D.A. Fani Wills Accused of Paying Boyfriend Double Salary and Meeting Kamala Harris Prior to Trump Indictment, Defense Lawyer Testifies

Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing scrutiny over allegations of impropriety, as claims surfaced that she paid her prosecutor boyfriend Nathan Wade double the salary of his colleagues. The controversy deepened when defense lawyer Ashley Merchant testified to a Georgia state Senate hearing, alleging that Willis met Vice President Kamala Harris prior to indicting former President Donald Trump. Merchant also raised concerns about the lack of accountability in Wade’s billing practices and the extensive text messages exchanged between him and Willis. The allegations have cast doubt on Willis’ involvement in … Read more

Lawyers Challenge Trump’s Bid to Avoid Paying $83.3 Million Defamation Award

New York lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who was awarded an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President Donald Trump, are urging a judge to reject Trump’s attempts to avoid posting security for the payment. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers argued that Trump’s promises to pay the judgment are not credible and compared them to “scribbles on a paper napkin.” They criticized Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief, which they believe boils down to “trust me.” The hefty judgment was the outcome of a trial presided over … Read more

Jeff Ruby’s Restaurants Faces Federal Lawsuit for Skimming Server Tips and Paying Non-Tipped Workers

CINCINNATI – The company operating Jeff Ruby’s restaurants is facing a federal lawsuit, accused of diverting money from the server’s “tip pool” to non-tipped employees. The lawsuit alleges that Ruby’s restaurants paid “tip pool employees” less than the federal and state minimum wage by utilizing the “tip credit” to meet their wage obligations. It further claims that the company failed to inform workers about this practice, as required. The suit also asserts that Ruby’s distributed “tip pool” funds to behind-the-scenes workers, including cooks and dishwashers, who were consequently paid less. On Tuesday, CEO Britney Ruby … Read more