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Utah’s First Minority Judge and Civil Rights Champion Raymond Uno Passes Away at 93

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DRAPER, Utah — Raymond Uno, a retired judge and activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. As Utah’s first minority judge, Uno faced many challenges throughout his life, including time spent in an internment camp during his childhood. Despite these adversities, he went on to become a champion for civil rights and a respected figure in the legal community. Uno’s son, Mark Uno, fondly remembers his father as being strict but also as a loving parent who instilled the importance of hard work in his children. According to Mark, his … Read more

Utah Mourns the Loss of Judge Raymond Uno, Civil Rights Trailblazer and Beloved Jurist

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Raymond S. Uno, the first minority judge in Utah’s history, passed away at the age of 93. Uno’s legacy extends beyond his judicial career as he was also a civil rights activist and a prominent figure in the legal community. Before his tenure as a judge in Utah’s 3rd District Court, Uno had an esteemed legal career. He served as a Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, Assistant Utah Attorney General, and also worked in a private law firm. Uno’s expertise and dedication to the law earned him respect and admiration … Read more

Forklift Operator Wins $13 Million in Landmark Lawsuit Against Raymond Corporation

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EFFINGHAM, Illinois – In a retrial against forklift manufacturer Raymond Corporation, a jury in the United States has awarded an injured forklift operator over $13 million, according to a report from the Madison St Clair Record. Adelaida Anderson filed a products liability action in July 2019, claiming injuries sustained while operating a forklift designed and manufactured by Raymond Corporation. Anderson’s accident occurred in 2017 at a warehouse in Effingham, Illinois. After hitting a bump, she fell out of the forklift, which then ran over her leg, resulting in an injury that required amputation. The original … Read more

Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission Certifies Raymond Kirtley as Qualified Senior Judge, Expanding Judicial Resources

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Crawfordsville, Indiana – Raymond M. Kirtley has been deemed qualified by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission to serve as a Senior Judge until the end of the year, according to the Supreme Court of the State of Indiana. The senior judge program was established by the Indiana legislature in 1989 to augment the state’s judicial resources by utilizing the services of retired judges. Appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court, senior judges can preside over circuit courts, superior courts, probate courts, the tax court, or the court of appeals. They may act as substitutes when regular … Read more