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Virginia Jury Awards $720,000 in Breach of Agreement Case Against Turkish Military Supplier

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FAIRFAX, Virginia – A Turkish military supplier has been ordered by a federal jury to pay $720,000 for violating a 2019 agreement with an American importer. The breach of contract case highlights the consequences of failing to adhere to business agreements. The jury verdict, reached in Virginia, concluded that the Turkish military supplier had failed to uphold its end of the agreement with the American importer. This ruling serves as a reminder to businesses about the importance of honoring contractual obligations. The dispute between the Turkish supplier and the American importer stemmed from a 2019 … Read more

Breaking: West Virginia Court Overturns $7 Million Jury Verdict in Ford Lawsuit Following Fatal Car Accident

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia appeals court has reversed a $7 million jury award in a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company involving a woman’s fatal crash. The decision comes after the court concluded that the lower court made errors in both the jury instructions and the admission of expert testimony. The case revolves around a tragic accident that occurred when Brenda Baker’s Ford Escape crashed and rolled over. Baker’s family filed a lawsuit against Ford, claiming that the company was responsible for her death due to a design defect. A jury agreed with … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Virginia Ballots in 2024

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Alexandria, VA – A federal judge has dismissed a civil action lawsuit filed in Virginia seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballots in 2024. The lawsuit, filed on December 18, 2023, argued that Trump was ineligible to run for federal office based on his alleged engagement in insurrection against the United States after the 2020 presidential election. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an opinion on December 29, 2023, dismissing the case on the grounds of lacking subject-matter jurisdiction. The judge stated that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate how … Read more