Restaurant

Record-High $14.5 Billion in Nuclear Verdicts Challenges U.S. Restaurant Industry; Calls for Improved Safety Protocols and Insurance Strategies Surge

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In recent years, the phenomenon of nuclear verdicts, where juries award damages exceeding $10 million, has seen a significant rise in the United States. These colossal sums, which reached an all-time high of over $14.5 billion in total awards in 2023, pose a grave threat to the sustainability of businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector. Defined as judgements substantially higher than what would be typically awarded in similar cases, nuclear verdicts are not confined to one industry or incident type. They can stem from incidents as varied as disputes in restaurant parking lots to serious … Read more

New Jersey Community Rallies as Local Restaurant Owner Granted Bail After ICE Detention

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HADDON TWP., NJ — Emine Emanet, a 47-year-old South Jersey resident, has been granted bond after being held in ICE detention since late February when she and her husband were taken into custody during a raid. The judge’s decision has paved the way for her potential release back to her community and family. The incident began on February 25, 2025, when Emine and her husband Celal Emanet, local entrepreneurs who run the Jersey Kebab restaurant in Haddon Township, were arrested as part of an immigration enforcement action. According to the family, the couple was informed … Read more

Peoria Grand Jury Indicts Local Man for Armed Robbery at Restaurant with Butcher Knife

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Peoria, IL — A Peoria man faces charges after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a local restaurant, wielding a butcher knife during the incident. Authorities reported that the suspect entered the dining establishment and threatened employees with the knife before fleeing with stolen cash. The indictment outlines multiple charges against the suspect, including armed robbery and aggravated assault. These charges come following the suspect’s apprehension shortly after the incident, thanks to prompt action from law enforcement and surveillance footage provided by the restaurant. Officials noted that the … Read more

Four Men Indicted in Deadly Lafayette Restaurant Shooting That Claimed Two Lives

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Lafayette, LA – A Lafayette grand jury has handed down indictments against four individuals in relation to a deadly shooting incident last November which resulted in the deaths of two persons and left two others critically injured. The accused face severe charges amidst growing concerns over gun violence in the area. The individuals charged are Dylon James Doucet, 26, from St. Martinville; Dnedrick Dawan Wilson, 26, of Youngsville; Trevon Terrell Charles, 26, also from St. Martinville; and Davontae Vontrell Gardner, 25, from St. Martinville. Each has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and … Read more