Verdict

Justice for Botham Jean: Family Granted $98 Million in Landmark Case Verdict

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Dallas, Texas – A federal jury awarded $98 million to the family of Botham Jean, a Black accountant who was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer in his own apartment. The dramatic conclusion to the wrongful death lawsuit signals a significant moment in legal accountability concerning police actions. Botham Jean, 26, was killed in September 2018 when Amber Guyger, then a Dallas police officer, entered Jean’s apartment mistaking it for her own and shot him, believing he was an intruder. The incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice across the nation, focusing attention … Read more

California Appeals Court Upholds $46.5M Verdict in Jiu-Jitsu Sparring Injury Case

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On January 2, 2025, a California state appeals court upheld a $46.5 million jury verdict against a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, accused of causing severe injuries to a student during a sparring session. The court confirmed that the trial court had properly instructed the jury on the assumption of risk involved in the martial art. The decision followed intense legal debates around the responsibilities and liabilities of sports instructors. The plaintiff suffered catastrophic injuries which the lawsuit alleged were a result of the instructor’s actions. The court’s scrutiny centered on whether the student had adequately assumed … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Verdict Against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict against former President Donald Trump, dismissing his attempt to overturn the decision finding him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. The court stated that Trump failed to demonstrate reversible error in the district court’s decisions, and hence, did not qualify for a new trial under the substantial rights requirement. In May 2023, the jury found Trump responsible for sexually assaulting Carroll in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store. Following her public allegations, Trump was also found … Read more

$71.5 Million Verdict Against Toy Giant for Infringing on Pop Group OMG Girlz’s Image

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New York – In a significant legal victory, teen pop group OMG Girlz along with celebrity figures Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Chris “T.I.” Harris have won a $71.5 million lawsuit against toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment for infringement of intellectual property. The ruling, delivered by a federal jury on Monday, concluded that MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls unlawfully leveraged the look and branding synonymous with OMG Girlz. The case spotlighted the dolls’ names and outfits, which jurors found notably resembled the visuals associated with the all-girl music band, resulting in an awarded sum of $17.9 million … Read more