Settlement

Historic Victory: Two Elderly Sisters Secure Record-Breaking $7.5 Million Settlement in Kings County

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In Hanford, California, a recent court ruling marked a historic moment for Kings County as two elderly sisters were awarded nearly $7.5 million in damages, setting a record for the largest sum ever granted in the county’s history. The award stems from a case involving a severe traffic accident that significantly impacted the lives of these sisters. The compensation awarded to the plaintiffs represents a legal milestone not only due to the size of the settlement but also for the implications it carries regarding traffic safety and the responsibilities of drivers. This case highlights the … Read more

Mechanic Wins $77,000 Settlement After Unwarranted Arrest by Huntsville Police While Repairing Car

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Huntsville, Alabama — A mechanic, wrongly arrested while repairing a customer’s vehicle in a church parking lot in 2019, has won a federal lawsuit against the Huntsville Police Department. The jury announced on Wednesday that the mechanic, Roland Edger, will receive $77,000 in damages, which includes $75,000 for pain and suffering along with $2,000 awarded for punitive damages. Edger’s arrest occurred after he declined to present identification to two police officers while he was fixing a car. Civil rights attorney Hank Sherrod represented Edger and shared details of the compensation awarded for the distress and … Read more

Colorado Commits to Expanding Independence for Disabled Citizens with Landmark Settlement

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Denver, Colo. – Colorado has reached a settlement involving more inclusive treatment for thousands of its residents with physical disabilities, addressing previous practices that confined many to nursing homes when not strictly necessary. This agreement resolves allegations that state health officials were non-compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by maintaining such restrictive environments for disabled individuals. The settlement, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice, mandates significant reforms to promote greater independence and integration for people with disabilities, adhering to ADA’s principle of ensuring that services are provided in the least restrictive and … Read more

$5.2 Million Settlement Reached in Baltimore Police Altercation Case Involving Two Officers

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Baltimore, MD – A federal jury has awarded $5.2 million to a Baltimore Police Department captain after a six-year legal battle stemming from an incident that occurred outside a local strip club. The case involved an on-duty officer and an off-duty officer in what became a complex saga of charges, trials, and internal investigations. In August 2018, the initial conflict arose when then-Sergeant Henrietta Middleton found herself embroiled in a physical altercation while off-duty at Norma Jean’s strip club on The Block, a well-known nightlife area. The altercation escalated when on-duty officer Marlon Koushall intervened. … Read more