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$462 Million Verdict Against Wabash in Fatal Missouri Crash Raises Questions on Trailer Safety Standards

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — In a landmark decision, a Missouri jury on Thursday awarded $462 million in damages to the families of two men killed in a 2019 accident involving a Volkswagen and a tractor-trailer manufactured by Wabash. The massive award stems from allegations that the trailer’s rear-impact guard failed during the incident on Interstate 44/55, resulting in fatalities of the driver, Taron Tailor, 30, and his passenger, Nicholas Perkins. The case, which highlights concerns over the safety of truck components designed to prevent undercarriage crashes, concluded with a finding that the guard was defective, … Read more

Manuscript Seized from Serial Killer Pickton’s Cell Raises New Questions for Victims’ Families

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Vancouver, Canada — In the wake of serial killer Robert Pickton’s recent death following an attack in a Quebec prison, a startling revelation has emerged. A manuscript, described as a “tell all” about his life, was discovered among his belongings, sparking a fervent interest among families of his victims, according to a Vancouver lawyer. The lawyer, Jason Gratl, represents several families in ongoing civil lawsuits against Pickton and his brother David. This discovery came as unexpected news to them, as they believed the police investigation was concluded. However, the manuscript, handwritten by Pickton and spanning … Read more

Colorado Voters Navigate Judicial Retention Decisions Amid Complex Ballot Questions

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DENVER, Colo. — As Colorado gears up for its Nov. 5 elections, voters are confronted with an essential, albeit daunting, choice: deciding whether state and county judges should stay on the bench. In this unique judicial approach, judges are not elected but instead appointed and later placed on the ballot for retention, making Colorado’s system a blend of appointment and public accountability. Colorado operates under a distinct judicial system where judges across various courts are appointed rather than elected. Later, these judges face retention elections, which allow citizens to vote on whether they should continue … Read more

“Big Payouts, Bigger Questions: Unveiling the Dubious Side of Class Action Lawsuits”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlYZLcMVfEI[/embed]

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New York, NY – Receiving a letter that proclaims potential monetary compensation can stir a mixture of skepticism and excitement, but what often begins as a promise of justice for consumers can morph into a windfall for attorneys, leaving the so-called beneficiaries with little to show for their grievances. Such class action lawsuits ostensibly serve to protect consumers, yet they frequently result in negligible payouts to class members while directing substantial fees to lawyers and considerable donations to various nonprofits. This has led to questions about the fairness and effectiveness of these lawsuits. Take the … Read more