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Denver Jury Awards Construction Design Firm Aecom $5.25 Million in Damages for Unpaid Highway Design Services

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Denver, Colorado – A Denver federal jury has awarded construction design firm Aecom a substantial sum of $5.25 million in damages. The jury found that a subcontractor had failed to pay for design services for a highway expansion project in Colorado. The verdict represents a significant win for Aecom, as it sought rightful compensation for its work. The dispute arose from the subcontractor’s refusal to fulfill its financial obligations to Aecom. The construction design firm had provided valuable design services for the highway expansion project, but the subcontractor failed to compensate them accordingly. Aecom took … Read more

Minnesota Attorney General Seeks $3 Million in Unpaid Wages in Landmark Lawsuit Against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has taken legal action against Evergreen Acres Housing and Dairy, seeking compensation of nearly $3 million for unpaid wages, unlawful deductions, and civil penalties. Ellison alleges that the company has deprived dozens of employees of their rightful pay, with each individual losing an average of 12 to 32 hours of wages in every two-week pay period. This lawsuit marks one of the largest wage theft enforcement efforts in the state’s history, according to Ellison’s office. The lawsuit, which was filed in Stearns County District Court, focuses … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Files for Bankruptcy After Defamation Case Fallout: Millions in Debt and Unpaid Taxes

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NEW YORK – Former Trump campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy following a federal judge’s order to pay nearly $150 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed. The bankruptcy filing, submitted in New York, reveals that Giuliani is burdened with millions of dollars in debt from lawsuits, unpaid taxes, and outstanding legal fees. This comes after the judge ruled in favor of Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freeman, who sued Giuliani for spreading baseless claims about their involvement in election fraud. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, had … Read more

New Illinois Laws Provide Unpaid Leave for Grieving Workers Affected by Violent Crimes and Tragedy

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Springfield, Illinois – Two new laws have been implemented across the state, granting workers the right to take unpaid leave in the unfortunate event of a family member’s death due to violent crime. This marks a significant step towards providing support and compassion to employees during times of grieving. The first law expands the scope of the Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) by requiring businesses of all sizes to offer two weeks of unpaid and job-protected leave if a household family member falls victim to a violent crime. This ensures that employees can … Read more