Verdict

Mike Lindell’s Legal Team Seeks Reversal of Defamation Verdict in Ongoing Court Battle

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Mike Lindell’s legal team has filed a motion in a Minnesota court seeking to overturn a jury’s recent verdict that found the MyPillow CEO liable for defaming a voting technology company. The decision, which awarded $5 million in damages to the company, came in response to Lindell’s repeated claims about election fraud involving its products. In the motion submitted earlier this week, Lindell’s lawyers assert that the jury’s conclusion was based on insufficient evidence. They argue that the billion-dollar corporation’s reputation has not suffered as a consequence of Lindell’s statements, labeling these claims as protected … Read more

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Seeks to Overturn $15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict as Judge Upholds Key Awards

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to overturn a substantial jury verdict in a racial discrimination suit involving former Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. The verdict, which amounts to $15 million, followed claims by Sgt. Kevin Davis that he was denied promotions due to his race. In a motion presented to Judge Gloria Walker, who oversaw the trial, attorneys for the sheriff’s office and Watson requested either a revision of the financial compensation or the scheduling of a new trial altogether. The motion to initiate a new trial was ultimately denied by … Read more

Judge Upholds $15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict Against Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Denies Appeals for Retrial and Reduced Damages

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A local judge has refused to grant the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office a new trial or to reduce a $15 million jury award in a racial discrimination case that concluded in February. The decision came after a court hearing on Tuesday, during which Sheriff Chad Scott and his legal team argued the jury’s findings were not supported by credible evidence. Wes Gay, the attorney representing the sheriff’s office, claimed that no reasonable jury would have sided with the allegations of retaliation or discrimination, contending that the jury’s decision was influenced by emotional … Read more

Jury Hands Down Historic $40 Million Verdict to Sex Trafficking Survivor in Landmark Decatur Motel Case

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Decatur, Georgia — A jury has awarded a former sex trafficking victim $40 million in a groundbreaking civil lawsuit against a local motel that was implicated in her exploitation. The case sheds light on the dark realities of human trafficking and the responsibility of businesses to combat such crimes within their properties. The plaintiff, who was 16 at the time of the trafficking, was subjected to terrible abuse while being held at the motel. Testimonies during the trial revealed that the establishment had been aware of the illegal activities occurring on its premises, yet failed … Read more