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Jury Sides with Whistleblower in Landmark Case Against Jersey City Schools, Awarding $245,000 for Retaliation

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A civil jury in Hudson County has awarded $125,000 in punitive damages to a former Jersey City Public Schools employee after finding that the Jersey City Board of Education retaliated against her for whistleblowing. The ruling came after a trial that lasted two weeks, culminating in a verdict delivered on Tuesday. The jury’s decision follows an earlier award of $120,000 in compensatory damages granted to Sabrina Harrold, the former assistant director of human resources for the district. Following the jury’s deliberations, Judge Kalimah Ahmad concluded the trial and dismissed the jurors. … Read more

$205 Million Verdict: Colorado Jury Sides with Family After Tragic Death of Young Girl on Theme Park Ride

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DENVER — A jury in Colorado has awarded $205 million to the family of a 6-year-old girl who tragically fell to her death from a theme park ride. The incident occurred in 2021 at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and has led to a significant legal outcome that underscores the responsibilities of amusement parks regarding safety measures. The lawsuit, filed by the family, claimed that the park had failed to maintain adequate safety standards, allowing the ride to operate despite its potential dangers. As a result of the court’s decision, the jury emphasized the importance … Read more

Nevada Supreme Court Sides with Jon Gruden, Rejects NFL’s Arbitration Control in Leaked Emails Case

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LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, allowing him to proceed with his lawsuit against the NFL over allegations of leaked emails. Gruden contends that damaging communications were made public before his resignation from the Raiders in 2021, an action that he believes was orchestrated by the league. In a 5-2 ruling, the justices did not confirm whether the NFL had indeed leaked Gruden’s emails. However, they deemed the NFL’s choice to force the case into arbitration, with Commissioner Roger Goodell overseeing … Read more

Raleigh Court Sides with Health Advocates in Landmark Vaccine Lawsuit Against West Virginia School Board

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A ruling from a North Carolina judge has set a significant precedent in the ongoing legal battles over vaccination mandates, particularly impacting a directive issued by a West Virginia school board. The Wake County Superior Court’s decision comes in response to a lawsuit challenging the school board’s vaccine requirements for students between the ages of 12 to 17. The suit argued that the board’s actions were unconstitutional and overstepped its authority. The judge ultimately sided against the school board, emphasizing that local authorities do not possess the power to enforce such mandates … Read more