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$68.5 Million Awarded in Tragic Philadelphia Construction Site Fall, Jury Points to Safety Failures

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury recently ruled in favor of awarding $68.5 million to the family of Siarhei Marhunou, a construction worker who tragically died after falling from a balcony at a Center City development site managed by OCF Realty. Marhunou’s fatal accident occurred in December 2021, and the lawsuit was filed by his estate in May 2022. Marhunou, a 38-year-old recent immigrant from Belarus, was working on the balcony installation of siding on a five-unit townhouse development located at 2330 Sansom Street when the incident took place. During his employment, Marhunou fell nearly … Read more

Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr. Makes Triumphant Return After Suspension, Leads Team to Victory with 16 Points against Rutgers

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Terrence Shannon Jr., a player for the University of Illinois basketball team, returned to action after a judge’s ruling lifted his suspension. Shannon scored 16 points in a crucial win against Rutgers. Last month, Shannon was arrested and suspended from the team due to rape charges. However, a judge recently ruled in his favor, resulting in his reinstatement. Shannon wasted no time making an impact on the court, contributing significantly to his team’s victory. The decision to lift Shannon’s suspension comes as a relief for both the player and the Illinois basketball … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds West Point’s Affirmative Action Policies in Admissions Process, Dismissing Lawsuit Request

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NEW YORK – A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point can continue to consider race in its admissions process, rejecting a request to block affirmative action policies at the school. Judge Philip Halpern denied a group’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the school’s race-conscious admissions practices. The ruling is a result of a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions, the same group that prompted the Supreme Court’s landmark affirmative action ruling last year. However, the high court’s ruling did not apply to military academies, prompting … Read more