Topeka

Jury Awards Nearly $500K to Topeka Police Administrators in Landmark Sex Discrimination Case

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Topeka, Kansas — A federal jury awarded almost $500,000 in total damages to two female administrators from the Topeka Police Department after they were overlooked for promotions in favor of a less qualified male colleague. The decision came following a lawsuit that accused the department of sex discrimination. Over the course of a four-day trial, which concluded after roughly three hours of jury deliberation, Colleen Stuart and Jana Harden were granted $200,000 each for emotional damages, which included suffering, humiliation, and mental anguish. Additionally, the jury allocated more than $35,000 and $11,059 in back pay … Read more

Topeka Police Officers Triumph in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit; Awarded Over $250K in Damages

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Topeka, Kan. — In a significant courtroom victory, two senior police officers in Topeka, Kansas, have emerged as winners in a gender discrimination lawsuit against their employer, the City of Topeka. The jury’s decision on Thursday marked an important conclusion to a legal battle that highlighted ongoing issues of gender bias within the ranks of law enforcement. The lawsuit was initiated by Captain Colleen Stuart and Major Jana Kizzar, who asserted that their career advancements were hindered due to discriminatory practices based on their gender. After a thorough examination of the evidence, the jury sided … Read more

Jury Trial Proceeds in Case of Tragic Turnpike Accident Claiming Lives of Topeka Girl Scouts

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Wichita, KS — A jury trial is proceeding in relation to the deaths of three Topeka girl scouts and a troop leader, victims of a tragic incident on the Kansas Turnpike almost two years ago. The lives of the three young girls and their leader were claimed in a horrific highway crash that caused state-wide mourning. The defendant, a 26-year-old man from Burrton, faces multiple charges, including four counts of second-degree murder, stemming from the allegations that he was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. The prosecutor’s office seeks to … Read more

Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Topeka Police Department and City Officials

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Topeka, Kansas – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Topeka Police Department and the City of Topeka, focusing attention on a police-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a man last year. The lawsuit, brought forth by the family of the deceased, claims that officers used excessive force in a situation that they argue did not warrant a lethal response. The incident, which took place in September of the previous year, involved Topeka police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call. According to reports, upon arrival, officers encountered the man, who … Read more