Verdict

$31 Million Verdict for Woman Rear-Ended by Moving Truck on Mid-Hudson Bridge Leads to Historic Award in Ulster County

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KINGSTON, N.Y. — A jury in Ulster County has awarded a former Orange County resident $31 million in damages for injuries sustained in a vehicular accident, marking a record verdict for such cases in the county’s history. The decision was announced following a two-week trial presided over by Supreme Court Judge Richard Mott. Kelly Burley, now 41 and residing in Oregon, was involved in a rear-end collision on June 11, 2019, while traveling east on the Mid-Hudson Bridge. A truck operated by an employee of Arnoff Moving & Storage collided with her vehicle. At the … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Virginia Landlord Ordered to Pay $750,000 for Racial Discrimination Against Lakefront Tenants

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Penhook, VA — In a profound case underscoring pervasive issues of racial discrimination, a Franklin County landlord faced severe legal repercussions after evicting two families from her lakefront property upon discovering one family member’s racial identity. The families, who endured significant emotional distress from their abrupt eviction, were awarded a substantial sum by a jury in a discrimination lawsuit. The lawsuit originated from an incident at the Lazy Cove Campground at Smith Mountain Lake in April 2020. Angela and Damien Smith, along with their young son, sought a lakeside retreat, renting a camper close to … Read more

$1.68 Billion Verdict in New York Marks Major Win for Women in Landmark #MeToo Case Against Filmmaker James Toback

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In a landmark ruling in Manhattan, James Toback, a once-celebrated Hollywood figure, has been ordered to pay $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who brought forward allegations of systemic sexual abuse spanning approximately 35 years. This momentous judgment was handed down under the unique legal conditions enabled by New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which temporarily lifts the statute of limitations on historical sexual assault cases. The court awarded the plaintiffs $280 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $1.4 billion in punitive damages, making it one of the most significant financial penalties delivered since … Read more

Jury Awards $14 Million to Women Sexually Assaulted by New Jersey Doctor, Major Verdict Highlights Systemic Neglect

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Hackensack, NJ — A jury in Bergen County awarded $14 million to three women who claimed they were sexually assaulted by their physician, sparking conversations about oversight and accountability within the medical field. The victims’ stories were part of an investigation that shed light on decades of misconduct by a trusted healthcare professional. During the emotionally charged trial, attorney Kate Carballo expressed that the verdict marked a significant moment of acknowledgment and justice for the victims. “The emotional impact was palpable in the courtroom as the jury’s decision was announced,” Carballo reflected. She added that … Read more