Verdict

Reversal of Another Saratoga County Verdict Raises Questions About Anonymous Jury Practices

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Saratoga Springs, NY — In a recent turn of judicial proceedings in Saratoga County, a higher court has overturned a conviction due to concerns surrounding the use of an anonymous jury. This marks the second such instance in the area, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of this legal practice. The recent decision involved the case of a local man previously found guilty of drug possession charges. The Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court cited the undue process of employing an anonymous jury as a key factor in their decision to reverse the … Read more

NFL Seeks to Overturn Historic $4.7 Billion Verdict in Sunday Ticket Class-Action Suit, Citing Errors and Juror Bias

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LOS ANANGELES — The National Football League is moving to strike down a colossal $4.7 billion payout awarded in a class-action lawsuit, which claims the organization historically overcharged subscribers for out-of-market game broadcasts, a verdict the NFL deems as one of the most indefensible in American legal history. In their recent legal filings, the league’s attorneys described the damages as “nonsensical,” contending that the judgment fundamentally misunderstood the pricing structure of Sunday Ticket packages. The controversy stems from a discrepancy between the Sunday Ticket’s listed prices in 2018 and 2019 — $294 — versus the … Read more

$120 Million Verdict: Detroit Hospital Held Accountable for Birth Injury Resulting in Cerebral Palsy

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DETROI, MI — Kirsten Drake, a Detroit mother, pursued legal action against Henry Ford Health System, winning a $120 million settlement this March after her son suffered severe birth injuries in 2010. The significant compensation comes as acknowledgment of the hospital’s alleged delayed medical response during the child’s delivery, which the family contends led to lifelong medical complications. In June 2010, Drake, then 20 and pregnant with her son, K’Jon, was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital. Despite showing no initial signs of labor, troubling signs from a fetal monitor led doctors to recommend an immediate … Read more

NFL Seeks to Overturn $4.7 Billion Jury Verdict in Sunday Ticket Class Action, Citing Juror Bias and Legal Missteps

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The NFL, reeling from a significant legal defeat in a class action lawsuit regarding its Sunday Ticket service, is not backing down and is aiming for a reversal of the $4.7 billion jury verdict. Last month, a jury decided against the league in a case that could redefine sports broadcasting economics. The league’s response was swift; shortly after the verdict, they filed for a judgment as a matter of law or, alternatively, a new trial. In its legal motions, the NFL argued that the damages awarded were excessive and irrational. The league contended that the … Read more