Sudden

Tragic Accident in Hawley: Jury Exonerates Driver, Attributes Crash to Sudden Brake Failure

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HAWLEY, Minn. — A Clay County coroner’s jury ruled that no criminal negligence was involved in a tragic car-truck collision that resulted in the deaths of three teenagers from Fargo on June 14. The verdict was reached after the jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes following the testimonies of nine witnesses, including Douglas Hansen, the 16-year-old driver of the car. Witness accounts revealed that a series of cars braked suddenly, leading to the fatal incident on U.S. Highway 10, about five miles east of Hawley. The crash claimed the lives of Sharon Green, 15; Wallace … Read more

Former Limestone University Employee Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over Sudden Mass Layoffs

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Cherokee County, S.C. — A former employee has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Limestone University, alleging inadequate notice regarding upcoming layoffs due to the institution’s closure. According to the complaint, 478 employees received notification on April 17 that they would be terminated effective April 30. The lawsuit cites the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, commonly known as the WARN Act. This legislation mandates that most employers provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before a plant closing or mass layoffs. The suit claims that Limestone failed to adhere to this requirement, which … Read more

Prominent Miami Defense Attorney Passes Away Following Sudden Medical Emergency in Federal Court

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MIAMI — A respected defense attorney passed away following a sudden medical emergency that occurred at a federal courthouse in Miami. The incident has left colleagues and clients in shock, mourning the loss of a prominent figure in the legal community. The attorney reportedly collapsed during a court proceeding on Tuesday. Emergency medical personnel were on the scene quickly, but despite swift efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The cause of his medical emergency has not yet been disclosed. Known for his extensive legal knowledge and commitment to justice, the attorney represented a variety … Read more

Over 200 Former Employees Unite in Class-Action Lawsuit Against East Ohio Regional Hospital Following Sudden Closure

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MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Over 200 former employees of the now-closed East Ohio Regional Hospital have filed a class-action lawsuit against the facility’s owner, alleging multiple violations related to its abrupt closure. This group comprises more than half of the hospital’s workforce prior to its shutdown. The lawsuit, driven by attorneys from Gold, Khourey & Turak in Moundsville and Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox based in Columbus, claims the hospital failed to provide the required 60-day notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, along with withholding wages owed to employees. The legal teams … Read more