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Court Upholds Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case, Rejects Appeal for New Trial

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision against former President Donald Trump in a case where he was accused of sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. The court confirmed that Trump failed to prove that the district court made errors substantial enough to justify a new trial. In their decision, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stated that Trump did not meet the necessary burden to demonstrate that alleged errors in the trial impacted his significant rights. This response came after Trump sought to challenge a … Read more

Judge Confirms $7.8 Million Verdict in COVID Vaccine Lawsuit Involving BART Employees

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San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has confirmed a $7.8 million jury verdict awarded to a former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employee. The employee alleged wrongful termination after raising concerns over the agency’s handling of COVID-19 safety measures, including its vaccine mandate. This decision reinforces the consequences faced by employers for disregarding worker rights, especially during public health crises. The case centered around David Joules, who claimed he was dismissed for his vocal opposition to BART’s mandated coronavirus vaccinations which he argued were implemented without proper consideration of staff feedback. Joules, who had … Read more

Judge Upholds $31 Million Verdict Against Santa Fe Restaurant for Woman’s Severe Injury in Parking Lot Incident

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Santa Fe, NM – A Santa Fe district court judge has upheld a substantial $31 million jury verdict against Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen following a lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered severe injuries in the restaurant’s parking lot. The restaurant, a part of the local Santa Fe Dining Inc. group, faced claims from attorneys for a reduction of the award or a new trial, which were denied. The jury previously awarded Megan Jade Gonzalez $10 million in compensatory damages and an additional $21 million in punitive damages in April, after finding the restaurant liable … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Confirms $5 Million Verdict Against President-elect Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case, Denies Request for New Trial

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NEW YORK — On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a jury’s decision that holds President-elect Donald Trump responsible for the sexual abuse of columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. The court also dismissed Trump’s petition for a retrial, endorsing the original $5 million compensation to Carroll for damages related to defamation and sexual abuse. The trial in 2023 concluded with the jury finding Trump guilty of assaulting Carroll in a dressing room at the upscale Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan. Additionally, the jury ruled that Trump defamed Carroll in … Read more