Senior

Federal Jury Awards Veteran Over $400K in Landmark Disability Discrimination Case Against Florida Senior Living Facility

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A federal jury has granted a veteran $405,083 in a landmark disability discrimination case involving a local senior living facility. The decision was announced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had initially pursued the case against The Princess Martha and its managing companies. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that The Princess Martha, which is operated by TJM Property Management and TJM Properties Inc., failed to comply with federal disability accommodation laws. According to the EEOC, the facility denied reasonable accommodations to an applicant who identified herself as a … Read more

Texas Jury Awards $32 Million to Family of High School Senior Killed in Farm Accident

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A Texas jury awarded $32 million on April 17 to the family of Jordan Sanchez, a 19-year-old high school senior who tragically lost his life in a farming accident in Dublin. The ruling came after a two-day trial focused on the circumstances surrounding Sanchez’s death when a front-end loader rolled over him while he was working. The verdict, which was decided by an 11-1 vote, was announced by the Erath County jury following less than two hours of deliberation. The jury found in favor of the Sanchez family against Grass Roots Farming LLC, the farm … Read more

Tuolumne County Grand Jury Unveils Troubling Findings on Senior Administration Practices

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Tuolumne County, California—A recent Grand Jury report has raised serious concerns regarding the actions of senior administration officials in the county. The report alleges inequitable treatment of certain employees and highlights deficiencies in hiring practices, calling for immediate attention from county leadership. The inquiry, which included testimonies from numerous employees and a review of internal documents, identified a pattern of favoritism towards a select group of staff members. This perceived bias has created a workplace atmosphere characterized by discontent and mistrust, prompting the Grand Jury’s recommendations for a thorough review of the existing human resources … Read more

Former Victorian Senior of the Year Convicted in Historical Abuse Case Involving Teen

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Warrnambool, Australia — A former recipient of the Victorian Senior of the Year award, who was widely recognized for his community contributions, has been convicted by a jury on charges of sexually abusing a teenager more than a decade ago. Robert Charles Eccles, also known as Locky Eccles, faced allegations involving inappropriate acts with a 16-year-old boy during 2012 and 2013 at his residence in Warrnambool. The charges against Eccles included three incidents of indecent acts and one of sexual penetration, all of which he denied. The case concluded after four days of jury deliberation … Read more