Verdict

Federal Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Syracuse Police Shooting Case: Excessive Force Determined, But Family Awarded $10,000

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A federal jury delivered a nuanced verdict Friday in a civil lawsuit concerning a fatal shooting involving a local police officer, marking a significant moment for the city of Syracuse. While the jury found that Officer Kelsey Francemone used excessive force in the 2016 shooting of Gary Porter, they awarded Porter’s family only $10,000, a sum far lower than the city’s previously proposed settlement of $825,000. During the trial, a federal judge indicated that the determination of excessive force could be overturned due to the principle of qualified immunity, which often shields … Read more

$15 Million Verdict for Family of Victim Killed in Reckless Driving Incident Involving Ex-Bishop Gorman Star

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of Eric Echevarria, who died in a car crash involving former Bishop Gorman basketball player Zaon Collins in 2020. This decision was rendered after a civil trial that evaluated the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. Collins, a standout player who went on to become a junior at Fresno State, was involved in a collision where he crashed into Echevarria’s vehicle. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter after the fatal incident. In 2023, Collins … Read more

Las Vegas Jury Delivers $15 Million Verdict in Tragic Fatal Crash Linked to Former UNLV Basketball Player

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Las Vegas jurors awarded $15 million to the family of a man killed in a collision involving a former University of Nevada, Las Vegas basketball recruit. The tragic incident stole the life of 20-year-old Deandre Harris in April 2021, leaving behind a family devastated by loss. Court documents revealed that the crash transpired when the driver of a car, who had been allegedly driving under the influence, struck Harris’ vehicle as he was making a U-turn at a Las Vegas intersection. Witnesses reported that the driver had been speeding just prior to the impact. The … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Delivers $917,000 Verdict in Accounting Firm Misrepresentation Case

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Griffin, Ga. — A federal jury has awarded a substantial $917,000 in damages to plaintiffs who accused a defendant of providing misleading information regarding an accounting firm before its sale. The case highlighted issues of trust and transparency in business transactions, raising significant questions about ethical representations in sales. Todd Poole, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, emphasized that the jury’s decision stemmed from the legal team’s ability to effectively undermine the defendant’s credibility. Throughout the trial, Poole and his colleagues employed a compelling narrative centered around the concept of “gaslighting,” illustrating how misleading information … Read more