Verdict

Chicago to Challenge $120 Million Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Men After 16 Years in Prison

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Chicago, Illinois – Attorneys for the city have announced plans to challenge a federal jury’s decision that awarded $120 million to two men wrongfully convicted in a 2003 murder case. John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell, who were both adolescents at the time of their arrests, spent over 16 years in prison before their convictions were overturned in 2019. All charges against them regarding the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Collazo were later dropped by prosecutors. Throughout their legal battle, Fulton and Mitchell have maintained that they were coerced into providing false confessions during intense police interrogations. … Read more

Bayer Hit with $2.1 Billion Verdict as Jury Links Roundup to Cancer Claims

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New York — A Georgia jury has ordered Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who contends that the company’s Roundup weed killer contributed to his development of cancer. This ruling, announced Friday, is part of an ongoing legal battle over the herbicide, which has been the center of thousands of lawsuits. The jury awarded $65 million in compensatory damages along with $2 billion in punitive damages. This judgment stands as one of the most significant penalties issued in cases associated with Roundup. Bayer has indicated … Read more

Landmark $1.68 Billion Verdict Unleashes Justice for 40 Women Against Hollywood Director James Toback

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A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse spanning 35 years. This significant verdict was reported by the legal team representing the plaintiffs. The lawsuit originated in Manhattan in 2022, coinciding with New York state’s enactment of a law allowing individuals one year to file civil lawsuits for sexual assault claims, even those dating back several decades. Attorney Brad Beckworth of Nix Patterson LLP noted that the award ranks among the largest since the #MeToo movement began, highlighting a historic moment … Read more

From Injustice to Advocacy: Man Fights to Reform Louisiana’s Legal System After Splitting Juror Verdict

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New Orleans, Louisiana — A recent case has sparked discussions about the efficacy of Louisiana’s legal system, particularly regarding the impact of split jury verdicts. After spending years in prison due to a divided jury and a significant falsehood, one man’s journey highlights the need for legislative reform. The individual, whose life was turned upside down by the criminal justice process, was convicted based on a jury’s split decision rather than the unanimous verdict that is typically required in many states. His case has drawn attention to the unique nature of Louisiana’s laws, which allow … Read more