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State System Seeks Overturn of $4 Million Verdict, Argues Insufficient Evidence in Former Dean’s Wrongful Termination Case

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Harrisburg, PA — A significant legal challenge is taking shape in Pennsylvania’s educational sector as the State System of Higher Education, joined by two other parties, seeks to overturn a multi-million dollar jury award. The case involves Jeffrey Krug, a former dean at Bloomsburg University, who was awarded close to $4 million in damages after alleging wrongful termination. Filed last Wednesday in U.S. Middle District Court, the motion by the State System of Higher Education contests the jury’s late-August decision, arguing that the evidence presented does not justify the substantial award of $3,934,138, supplemented by … Read more

Families Sue California State and Agencies Over Fatal Crash, Claiming Negligence on Dangerous Malibu Stretch

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Malibu, Calif. — Nearly one year after the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine University students, their families have initiated legal proceedings against the state of California and various government agencies. The legal action stems from a horrific accident that occurred on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu, claiming the lives of the young women as they attended a nearby event. On the evening of October 17, 2023, the victims—identified as Pepperdine seniors Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams—were either walking or standing alongside the famously treacherous stretch of road when a speeding … Read more

Judge Slashes $20.5M Settlement in State College Workplace Racial Harassment Case

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State College, PA — A significant legal adjustment was made Thursday when a federal judge decided to reduce a $20.5 million jury award involving a racial harassment case at a State College workplace. The case, which has garnered notable attention, centered around a Black woman who alleged she faced severe racial discrimination and harassment by her coworkers. The lawsuit was brought forward by Oghenemine Charity Imarah, a former employee of the Glen O. Hawbaker engineering company. Imarah claimed that during her tenure at the company, she was subjected to a hostile work environment that included … Read more

Man Faces Indictment in Christian County After High-Speed Chase Across State Lines

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — A man who led police on a cross-state car chase was formally indicted by the Christian County Grand Jury this Friday. The pursuit, spanning from Tennessee to Kentucky, ended with the man’s arrest in Christian County. The grand jury returned a true bill against Dustin Duley, a Springfield, Tennessee resident, charging him with several offenses including reckless driving and evading police. The charges stem from an incident last month where Duley allegedly fled law enforcement officials, crossing state lines and endangering numerous lives in the process. The pursuit began when Tennessee police … Read more