Retrial

Cognizant Concludes Defense in High-Stakes Retrial Over Alleged Hiring Bias

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal battle, Cognizant Technologies concluded its defense Thursday in a class action lawsuit that accuses the company of favoring Indian employees through its work transfer policies. This issue came to the forefront during a retrial marked by racial tensions. A key piece of testimony by a company executive revealed that the number of workers being transferred from India to the U.S. has been consistently decreasing since 2014. This lawsuit highlights the broader discourse around employment practices and racial bias in multinational companies, particularly those in the tech sector, where … Read more

Murder Retrial Jury Selection Inches Forward in Caldwell Court, Extensive Process Predicted to Extend Weeks

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Caldwell, NC — The retrial of William Eugene “Bill” Murphy for murder is under way at the Caldwell Superior Court, with jury selection proving to be a meticulous and slow process. After four days of intense scrutiny last week, only four prospective jurors were finalized for the case. Officials predict that it may take up to another ten days to select the complete panel which includes 12 jurors and two alternates. Murphy’s retrial stems from charges that have captivated and divided community opinion. The process to finalize a jury is thorough and detailed, with prosecutors … Read more

Decades-Long Legal Battle: Atlanta Jury Orders Retrial After Misconduct Allegations Surface in Taxicab Death Case

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ATLANTA, Ga. — After two decades of seeking justice for the tragic death of his wife, Ed Heller watched as a jury determined the outcome of a lawsuit that has loomed over his family for years. In a recent verdict, a Fulton County jury issued a mixed decision, finding a defunct taxicab company responsible for the death of Patricia Heller, who was killed in a taxi accident back in 2003. The driver and a city inspector, however, were cleared of liability. Patricia Heller tragically lost her life soon after departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport … Read more

Family Wins $25 Million Verdict, Demands Retrial Amid Juror Misconduct in Atlanta Taxi Crash Case

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ATLANTA, Ga. — In a longstanding legal battle that has spanned over two decades, a Fulton County jury recently arrived at a significant decision relating to the tragic demise of Patricia Heller, who lost her life in a vehicular accident back in January 2003. Heller’s death occurred shortly after she boarded a taxi at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during a business trip, a journey she unfortunately never completed. Patricia Heller was en route to her destination when the taxi she was in skidded off the road and collided with a tree line along Interstate 85. … Read more