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Los Angeles Train Yard Worker Wins $58 Million in Injury Lawsuit Over Slip and Fall Incident

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Los Angeles — A substantial $58 million jury verdict in favor of a train yard worker who slipped and sustained injuries while working on a train in Palmdale could set a precedent for the treatment of contractor safety in high-stress work environments. Pablo Scipione, 46, was awarded compensatory and punitive damages after a court found that Kinkisharyo International LLC failed to ensure a safe working environment. On a late night call to perform urgent electrical repairs, Scipione, an independent contractor with Altech Services, arrived at Kinkisharyo International’s train manufacturing yard. Employees were under pressure to … Read more

Outback Steakhouse Slip and Fall Lawsuit Results in $2.75M Federal Jury Verdict

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A federal jury awarded $2.75 million to a plaintiff in a slip and fall case against Outback Steakhouse, a popular chain restaurant. The trial centered around the issue of causation and damages, after Outback admitted liability just before the trial began. The restaurant had been facing the possibility of an adverse inference against them for failing to preserve enough video evidence. The incident occurred at an Outback Steakhouse in Southington, Connecticut. The plaintiff alleged that they slipped and fell due to a hazardous condition on the premises, resulting in serious injuries. The jury deliberated and … Read more

Uncovering the Troubling Gap in Tri-State Laws: How Sex Offenders Slip Through the Cracks Near Schools

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Laws regarding sex offenders living near schools in the Tri-State area are failing to provide adequate protection, according to local law enforcement. This issue came to light after a concerned viewer emailed Local 12 news station, prompting an investigation into the matter. It was discovered that registered sex offenders are residing in close proximity to schools, raising serious concerns for the safety of students. For instance, one man named Daniel lives just a few hundred feet away from Holmes Middle and High School in Covington. While his sex offender registry page indicates … Read more