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Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100,000 Verdict Linked to Michael Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos is seeking to overturn a $100,000 jury verdict that held him liable for aiding disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a high-profile extortion case involving Nike. The verdict arose from a civil lawsuit that claimed Avenatti attempted to extort the sportswear giant but was supported by Geragos’ involvement. In a recent court filing, Geragos argued that the jury’s ruling was flawed and did not accurately reflect the facts of the case. He insists that he played no part in any nefarious activities related to the alleged extortion attempt, … Read more

Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100K Verdict Tied to Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

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Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos has requested a California court to dismiss a $100,000 jury verdict that concluded he assisted disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a failed scheme to extort Nike. Geragos claims the awarded damages are legally unsupportable, as they were given without a finding of liability against him. In his motion filed with the court, Geragos argues that awarding damages without establishing any legal responsibility contradicts established legal principles. He is contesting the jury’s decision, which emerged from allegations about Avenatti’s conduct during a high-profile case involving the sportswear giant. … Read more

MSU Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit from Sexual Assault Advocate Over Controversial Name Release

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Attorneys for Michigan State University have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Brenda Tracy, a prominent advocate for sexual assault prevention. The lawsuit alleges that the university’s Board of Trustees improperly disclosed Tracy’s name during an investigation related to a sexual harassment complaint against Mel Tucker, the former head football coach. Tracy’s legal action emerged this summer, claiming that MSU’s Board released her identity publicly, which she argues constituted a violation of her privacy. Tucker was dismissed from his position following the inquiry into Tracy’s allegations, where he reportedly … Read more

Tesla Seeks Reversal of Damage Award, Claims Jury Misled by Musk’s Statements

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San Antonio, Texas – Tesla is seeking to overturn a significant damage award in a recent case, claiming that misleading commentary about CEO Elon Musk influenced the jury’s decision. The electric vehicle manufacturer’s appeal follows a jury ruling that found Tesla liable for damages related to a product defect. Musk, whose statements about Tesla’s vehicles have garnered scrutiny in the past, was at the center of the controversy, particularly regarding the safety and reliability of its products. Tesla argues that certain comments made in court may have skewed the jury’s perception, asserting that the representation … Read more