Trial

Landmark Church Lawsuit Against City of Lawrence Over Controversial Apartment Complex Set for Bench Trial

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – A church in Lawrence, Kansas, is taking its lawsuit against the City of Lawrence to trial. First Presbyterian Church is challenging a development project led by Dallas-based Fountain Residential Partners, which plans to build a 300-bedroom apartment complex on a 9-acre site. The church, located near the proposed development, argues that the city’s approval of the project violates zoning codes. The lawsuit was originally filed in late 2021, dismissed a few months later, and then revived in mid-2023 after a successful appeal. The trial, which was initially scheduled for early January, has … Read more

Leading Law Firm, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Gains Mass Tort Trial Attorney for Expanding Product Liability Team

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Los Angeles, California – Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is strengthening its product liability team by hiring a partner from Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP, a firm focused on mass tort trial representation. This move reflects the growing demand for experienced attorneys in the area of product liability. The new partner, whose name and background have not been disclosed, will join Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP in their Los Angeles office. This strategic expansion will enable the firm to better serve their clients and enhance their capabilities in handling complex product liability cases. Product liability … Read more

Inland Power Sparks Devastating Wildfire in Medical Lake, Lawsuits Mounting, Trial Set for 2025

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MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — A recent report by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a devastating wildfire in Medical Lake last summer was caused by sparks from an Inland Power light. The fire destroyed hundreds of homes in the area. In response to the report, the attorneys behind the largest lawsuit related to the fire held a town hall for those affected. The law firm Singleton Schreiber had previously accused Inland Power of being responsible for the fire, and now their claims have been supported by an independent investigation conducted by the … Read more

Montana Arson Trial Unveils Twisted Fentanyl Addiction Connection: Defendant Accused of Setting Fires for ‘One More Fix’

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POLSON, Montana – A trial began on Monday for accused arsonist Craig McCrea, who has been held on a $1 million bond since May 2022 in connection with four fires that occurred in July 2021. The largest of these fires, known as Boulder 2700, burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations in Finley Point. Prosecutors allege that McCrea started the fires to benefit his father, a firefighter for the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes. During the opening statements, Assistant Attorney General Thorin Geist told jurors that McCrea associated the smell of smoke with the opportunity to … Read more