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Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Woman Paralyzed in Ski Lift Accident

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A Colorado jury has awarded $12.4 million in damages to a young woman who suffered life-altering injuries after falling from a ski lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The case highlights ongoing debates about safety in the ski industry and accountability for resorts. Annie Miller, who was 16 at the time of the incident in March 2022, fell approximately 30 feet from the Paradise Express lift, resulting in a shattered vertebra that left her paralyzed and unable to walk. Now 20, Miller is a junior at the University of Tulsa, studying music and psychology. The … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Colorado Jury Awards $12.4 Million to Paralyzed Skier, Challenging Long-Standing Liability Waivers in Ski Industry

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CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — A jury has awarded $12.4 million to Annie Miller, a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in March 2022. This ruling represents a significant shift in the legal landscape concerning ski resorts, which have historically relied on liability waivers to shield themselves from lawsuits. Miller, then 16 years old and on a ski trip with her church group from Oklahoma, fell approximately 30 feet when she slipped from the Paradise Express lift. Her family contended that the lift operators were negligent, alleging that they failed … Read more

Landmark Lawsuit Unfolds in Nacho Hippo Murder Case as Victim’s Estate Alleges Restaurant Negligence

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in connection with a notable murder case that has captured public attention in the Grand Strand area. The case involves LaFredia Todd, who was found guilty earlier this year for the shooting death of Quentin Johnson, a 26-year-old co-worker at Nacho Hippo. Following a jury’s unanimous decision, Todd received a 36-year sentence for murder and an additional five years for possession of a weapon during a violent crime related to the incident that occurred in July 2022. Latoya Willard, Johnson’s longtime girlfriend and the … Read more

Landmark Grand Jury Indicts 90 Individuals in Shocking Cases of Child Abuse and Murder

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VICKSBURG, Miss. — A Grand Jury convened in May 2025 has handed down indictments in a variety of serious cases, including child abuse, murder, and drug-related offenses. This session led to a total of 80 cases involving 90 individuals, with 76 true bills issued, two no bills, and one felony reduced to a misdemeanor. Among the most alarming cases are those involving child abuse. Alveyteen Alexander faces charges for intentionally starving a three-year-old child around August 29, 2024. Additionally, Emily Lelonek and Victor Jones have been indicted for inflicting severe injuries on a two-month-old, described … Read more