Victim

Landmark Verdict: $25 Million Awarded to Victim in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a $25 million verdict against the state’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCCP) in a “horrific” case of child sexual abuse in foster homes. The verdict was reached on March 12 after a trial that began on Feb. 20 and was presided over by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bradshaw. The awarded amount was subsequently reduced to $12 million in accordance with an agreement between the lawyers involved. Representing the victim, Matt Bonnano of Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo stated that this was the first … Read more

Landmark Verdict: 81-Year-Old Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $23 Million in Negligence Lawsuit Against Valve Manufacturer Jenkins Brothers

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New York, NY – An 81-year-old individual suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $13 million settlement for past pain and suffering and an additional $10 million for future pain and suffering by a New York jury earlier this year. The verdict held valve manufacturer Jenkins Brothers responsible for negligence in the case. The company has since appealed the decision, but the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division upheld the jury’s ruling and allowed the verdict to stand. The lawsuit was filed by James McWilliams, a retired union steamfitter who worked with valve flange gaskets … Read more

Deciphering the Truth: Was Michelle Troconis a Willing Accomplice or Merely a Victim of Coincidence?

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STAMFORD, Conn. – The fate of Michelle Troconis, the defendant in the high-profile criminal trial, now lies in the hands of the jury. After hearing the prosecution’s closing arguments, the jurors must determine whether the evidence presented proves Troconis’ guilt or if her involvement in the alleged crimes was mere coincidence. The state alleges that Troconis conspired with her former boyfriend, Fotis Dulos, to kill his estranged wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos, who went missing in May 2019. They claim that Troconis aided Dulos in the murder plot and helped dispose of evidence related to the … Read more

Man Arrested for Shooting Victim in the Mouth, Faces Charges in Miamisburg

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MIAMISBURG, Ohio – A man is facing charges after allegedly shooting another person in the mouth. Damarion Lee, 24, has been indicted on two counts of felonious assault in Miamisburg Municipal Court. The incident occurred on February 19, when Lee reportedly asked the victim for a cigarette. When the victim declined, they were shot in the mouth. Lee is currently in custody at the Montgomery County Jail, according to online jail records. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday. Authorities have not provided any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting. The victim’s … Read more