Reform

Lawsuit Claims Insurance Company Orchestrated Record Medical Malpractice Judgment to Influence Iowa Tort Reform

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – An insurance company is facing a lawsuit alleging that it orchestrated a record medical malpractice judgment in Iowa to influence state legislators to pass tort-reform legislation. In March 2022, a jury in Johnson County awarded over $97.4 million to the family of a boy who suffered severe brain damage during birth at an Iowa City hospital. Although the judgment was later reduced to $75.6 million, it is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in Iowa’s history. The lawsuit was filed by the boy’s parents, Kathleen and Andrew Kromphardt, against … Read more

District Attorneys Warn Nevada: Criminal Justice Reform Puts Safety, Economy, and Tourism at Risk

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Reno, Nevada – Crime is an unfortunate reality that impacts communities on a daily basis. From theft to drugs to hit-and-runs, ensuring the safety of our community requires vigilance. On Thursday night, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks addressed the issue of criminal justice reform during a town hall meeting at the Elks Lodge #597 in Reno. The town hall was organized by Keystone Corporation, a political action committee that supports pro-business candidates throughout the state. District Attorneys Smittcamp and Hicks expressed concerns about Nevada adopting policies similar … Read more

Community Activists Rally for Juvenile Justice Reform as Teen Crime Surges in Charlotte

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Community activists in Charlotte are calling for a reassessment of juvenile charging laws in the wake of a recent increase in teen crimes. The demand comes after a vigil was held in west Charlotte to commemorate a senior from Myers Park High School who was fatally shot at a house party. While law enforcement sources suggest the shooting was accidental, the tragedy highlights the need for action. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s annual crime report, there has been a surge in juvenile crime in the area. In response, local organization … Read more

Victim’s Mother Calls for Action on Juvenile Law Reform in Maryland

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Baltimore, Maryland – As the 2024 Maryland legislative session gears up to begin this week, the focus is turning to the need for juvenile law reform. This comes in the wake of the devastating Brooklyn Day mass shooting that took place last year, which many consider to be the city’s largest mass shooting in history. One of the victims of the Brooklyn Day shooting was 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez, whose mother, Krystal Gonzalez, has been a vocal advocate for change. Krystal believes that the current juvenile laws are inadequate and in need of serious revision. She … Read more