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Philadelphia Breaks Records, Spending $41 Million to Settle Civil Rights Claims in 2023

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The city of Philadelphia is on track to set a new record for spending on civil rights litigation in 2023. Public records show that the city has already agreed to pay out $32 million to resolve civil rights claims in the first three quarters of the year. Additionally, a high-profile case settled in November adds another $9.1 million to the total. This means that Philadelphia is projected to spend a staggering $41 million on settling civil rights cases over the course of the year. The amount of money being spent on resolving … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more

Millcreek Township Pays $17,500 to Settle Lawsuit Over Anti-Trump Tirade Arrest

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Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania – A motorist in Millcreek Township has received a settlement of $17,500 in a federal lawsuit he filed against the township’s police department. Thomas Sebastian was arrested by Millcreek police in September 2022 after shouting obscenities about former President Donald Trump while driving. He was charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, but was later acquitted. Sebastian then sued the township and the two police officers involved in his arrest, alleging violations of his First, Fourth, and 14th Amendment rights. The case has now been settled for the sum of $17,500. Sebastian’s … Read more

Former Santé Ventures Marketing Director Faces Dilemma: Settle for Fraction of $1.5 Million Verdict or Prepare for New Damages Trial

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Austin, Texas – A former marketing director for Santé Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has been faced with a difficult decision after winning a $1.5 million jury verdict over unpaid bonuses. Youngjoo Rhee must now choose between accepting a fraction of the awarded amount or preparing for a new trial to seek further damages. During the trial, evidence revealed that Rhee was entitled to a $750,000 bonus based on her successful efforts to secure a $75 million investment from a pension fund. However, she was only paid a bonus of $300,000, according to Judge … Read more