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Greenpeace Held Liable for Protest Damages, Ordered to Pay Pipeline Developer Massive Sum

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Bismarck, N.D. – In a significant legal decision, a jury has ruled against Greenpeace, finding the environmental organization responsible for damages incurred during a protest against a major pipeline project. The verdict has resulted in a judgment that awards the pipeline developer hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit stemmed from a highly publicized protest organized by Greenpeace against the construction of the pipeline, which developers assert is crucial for transporting oil efficiently across states. The protest, which attracted considerable media attention, involved several activists and led to considerable disruptions in the construction schedule. The … Read more

$23.87 Million Verdict in Pennsylvania: Jury Awards Record Sum After Botched Spinal Surgery Leaves Man Disabled

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York, PA — In a striking medical malpractice case, a Pennsylvania jury has awarded nearly $24 million to a man who suffered severe spinal injuries due to a surgical error at WellSpan York Hospital. James Spangler, a former mechanic, underwent spinal surgery in October 2019 that left him with life-altering disabilities when a screw was mistakenly inserted into his spinal cord. During the procedure intended to alleviate spinal stenosis, neurosurgeon Joseph Krzeminski, MD, failed to adjust the operation even after an intraoperative monitoring system flagged the error. Spangler, 58, awoke with significant impairments, prompting decades … Read more

$148 Million Verdict: Election Workers Defamed by Rudy Giuliani Awarded Record Breaking Sum

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Washington, D.C. – A jury in Washington, D.C. has awarded a staggering $148 million to two Georgia election workers who were defamed by lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, testified that Giuliani, with the support of former President Donald Trump, spread false information about their activities as election workers in Fulton County during the 2020 election. The jury decided on the compensation breakdown, awarding $33 million for defamation ($16 million each), $40 million for emotional distress ($20 million each), and $75 million in punitive damages. Freeman revealed in court that … Read more