Verdict

Family Wins $25 Million Verdict, Demands Retrial Amid Juror Misconduct in Atlanta Taxi Crash Case

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ATLANTA, Ga. — In a longstanding legal battle that has spanned over two decades, a Fulton County jury recently arrived at a significant decision relating to the tragic demise of Patricia Heller, who lost her life in a vehicular accident back in January 2003. Heller’s death occurred shortly after she boarded a taxi at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport during a business trip, a journey she unfortunately never completed. Patricia Heller was en route to her destination when the taxi she was in skidded off the road and collided with a tree line along Interstate 85. … Read more

State System Seeks Overturn of $4 Million Verdict, Argues Insufficient Evidence in Former Dean’s Wrongful Termination Case

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Harrisburg, PA — A significant legal challenge is taking shape in Pennsylvania’s educational sector as the State System of Higher Education, joined by two other parties, seeks to overturn a multi-million dollar jury award. The case involves Jeffrey Krug, a former dean at Bloomsburg University, who was awarded close to $4 million in damages after alleging wrongful termination. Filed last Wednesday in U.S. Middle District Court, the motion by the State System of Higher Education contests the jury’s late-August decision, arguing that the evidence presented does not justify the substantial award of $3,934,138, supplemented by … Read more

E-Cyclist Wins $1.6 Million Verdict After Harrowing Accident with TriMet SUV Leaves Him with Severe Injuries

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Portland, Oregon – A significant compensation of nearly $1.6 million was awarded to a man after an accident involving a TriMet SUV left him with severe injuries. The man was riding his electric bicycle when the incident occurred, resulting in deep gouges to his leg that later became infected with flesh-eating bacteria. Despite the jury’s decision, due to Oregon’s tort claim limits, the payout from TriMet, a public transport agency, will be approximately half of the awarded amount, totaling about $782,600. TriMet officials have refrained from commenting on the matter and have not indicated whether … Read more

Jury Released Without Verdict in Longstanding 2005 Toddler Manslaughter Case

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Sydney, Australia — A Sydney court has released jurors from duty after they failed to reach a verdict in the trial of Cecil Patrick Kennedy, a 52-year-old man accused of manslaughter in the 2005 death of 21-month-old Jordan William Thompson. The case, which captured public attention due to the tragic death of the toddler nearly two decades ago, has ended in a hung jury after a week of deliberations. Jordan died in a Singleton unit in the NSW Hunter Valley in March 2005, while under the care of Kennedy, who was the boyfriend of Jordan’s … Read more