Former Marketing Director Settles for Reduced $1.2 Million Verdict After Bonus Dispute Trials

A former marketing director at Santé Ventures, after enduring two trials over her lawsuit for unpaid bonus payments, opted to accept a reduced jury verdict of $1.2 million rather than face a third trial. The decision came in response to a ruling by Judge Lewis J. Liman who presented her with the option to either accept the cutback or proceed with another trial specifically concerning damages. The legal battle centered around the marketing director’s claim for two separate bonuses totaling $1.5 million, which she alleged were promised but not delivered by her employer. According to … Read more

Charlotte Settles High-Profile Police Shooting Case for $700,000 After Prolonged Legal Battle

Charlotte, NC – The city of Charlotte has agreed to a $700,000 settlement with the partner of Ruben Galindo, a man fatally shot by police in 2017. The resolution comes just days before the scheduled trial on November 12, ending a legal journey that escalated to the U.S. Supreme Court. In September 2017, police responded to a call at the Hunters Pointe Apartments regarding a man reportedly armed with a gun. Upon arrival, they encountered Galindo outside the building. According to police, Galindo was initially seen with his hand inside his waistband and subsequently raised … Read more

San Antonio Commemorates Veterans Day with Ceremonies and Citywide Closures; Wells Fargo Settles Bias Case

San Antonio, Texas — As the city observes Veterans Day with solemn ceremonies and closed city offices, other news including a significant legal settlement, updates from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and noteworthy changes at San Antonio Airport, capture local attention. As temperatures in San Antonio flirt with the high 80s, a weak cold front is anticipated later this week, promising cooler weather in the high 70s. Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season, still active until Nov. 30, remains calm with no significant disturbances reported in the Gulf or Caribbean regions. City Hall … Read more

Birmingham Settles Lawsuit with Local Church Over Unfinished Worship Center Project Linked to $1.2 Million Relocation Deal

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The city of Birmingham has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church concerning an incomplete worship center that had received public funding. The lawsuit stemmed from a halted construction project that was initially supported by a substantial relocation payment to the church by state and local authorities. In 2014, development plans for a train overpass in the Collegeville area necessitated the relocation of the church’s property. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) along with the city supported Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church’s relocation with a financial aid … Read more