Verdict

Flawed Safety Standards at Venetian Hills Lead to Tragic Fire Death, Resulting in $140 Million Verdict

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Atlanta, Georgia – A tragic fire at the Venetian Hills apartment complex claimed the life of a resident, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in cases involving dangerous living conditions. Despite years of complaints about crime and substandard conditions, the owners of Venetian Hills neglected to address these issues, according to city code enforcement and police records. The complex’s owner allegedly converted the victim’s apartment into a boarding house without installing necessary fire safety equipment. The lack of fire sprinklers, alarms, and other safety measures ultimately led to the resident’s death. Attorney Jeff Shiver emphasized … Read more

Local Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Child: Clearfield County Jury Delivers Verdict

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CLEARFIELD, Pennsylvania – A jury in Clearfield County has returned a guilty verdict on Jeremy Sipe, a local man accused of assaulting a young child. The 45-year-old Sipe was found guilty of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault charges after a brief deliberation on Thursday. The incident dates back to 2002 when Sipe allegedly caused head and facial injuries to a 16-month-old boy. The child’s mother testified in court that she witnessed Sipe leaving their Goshen Township house with the boy, only to have the child return with a bloodied and swollen … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more

Real Water Bottled Water Company Hit with Staggering $228M Verdict in Liver Illness Lawsuit

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Las Vegas, NV – A jury has awarded over $228 million in total damages to plaintiffs who sued Real Water, a bottled water company based in Las Vegas. The lawsuit stemmed from an outbreak of liver illnesses that were linked to the consumption of Real Water’s products. Tragically, one woman lost her life as a result of the outbreak. The jury found Real Water and two other defendants liable for $28.5 million in compensatory damages and ordered Real Water to pay an additional $200 million in punitive damages. Attorney Will Kemp, who represented the majority … Read more